Deputy Principal

The International Education Agency (IEA) PNG was established in 1975 and operates 20 schools across Papua New Guinea.  All schools deliver the IEA curriculum to grade 8.

Ela Murray International School is located in Port Moresby, the capital city of Papua New Guinea and offers a high quality education from Early Years to Grade 8.

Enrolment is currently 500 students with a combination of Papua New Guinean and ex-patriate staff. The school is under the direction of the principal who with three Deputy Principals makes up the Senior Leadership Team.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Deputy Principal as an outstanding leader who will:

• Provide leadership in curriculum planning, development, monitoring, evaluation and assessment

• Create conditions which ensure that the school is focused on effective teaching and learning according to the standards, principles and practices of the IEA

• Promote the development of academic achievement, through data analysis and early interventions to support students’ learning

• Encourage a culture of life-long learning among staff and students

The Package

This is a two-year contract with an option to renew at the end.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary

• Generous contributions to End of Employment (EOE) fund

• School fee allowances for dependent children.

• Medical insurance policy

• Leave flights

• Vehicle allowance

• Furnished accommodation

• Utilities allowance

• Flight and shipping allowance at the beginning and end of the contract.

Applicants should hold a relevant degree and teaching qualification and have experience in a variety of international school settings. They should have a good record of successful leadership with a proven track record in raising standards of achievement.

Your CV must include: your contact details and work history. You must clearly indicate any current or previous employment with the IEA, or in PNG.

A letter of application/personal statement explaining your suitability for the position of Deputy Principal.

Contact details including the email addresses for three professional referees must be supplied.

Also include a recent professional photograph.

It should be noted that rigorous referee checking and child protection clearances will be conducted as part of the employment process.

Applications must be made via WWW.TES.COM

The IEA reserves the right to vary the closing and start dates depending on the level of interest in the position. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Due to the usually high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be further contacted.

Applications close on 10th May, 2021