Director

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORT OF SPAIN (TRINIDAD & TOBAGO)

 International School of Port of Spain seeks an inspirational Director effective from August 2022. A later start is possible for the right candidate.

The School

The International School of Port of Spain (ISPS) was established in 1994 to serve the needs of the expatriate and local communities. ISPS is fully accredited by Cognia and operates as a not for profit school. 

The International School of Port of Spain offers a full educational program for students from the age of four to pre-university and has a solid reputation for academic and extra-curricular excellence. ISPS is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to deliver the Primary Years Programme in the elementary grades, the Middle Years Programme in Grades 6-10 and provides an American style high school program in Grades 11 and 12, offering Advanced Placement courses. More than 90% of HS students go on to university and many have been accepted by the leading universities and colleges in all parts of the world.  

Required Qualifications and Experience   

• An Advanced Degree (MA or higher), NPQH or equivalent  
• At least 3 years of experience as a Head of School/Director/Principal in an international or internationally minded national school  
• Experience in strategic planning and implementation  
• Demonstrated success in creating and managing budgets  
• Prior successful experience with innovative curriculum development and implementation  
• Sound knowledge and demonstrated success managing the commercial aspects of school leadership

Essential Personal Skills and Attributes   

• High ethical standards and inspires trust and respect as a mentor  
• Passionate about teaching and learning; shows great commitment to students  
• Enthusiastic, energetic and optimistic  
• Ability to effectively manage change, think creatively and be innovative to meet challenges successfully  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a good sense of humour  
• Embraces diversity and inspires colleagues to do their best  
• Visionary with a clear sense of moral purpose  
• Understands the importance of relationships, empowers staff and students while holding accountability  
• Optimistic and resilient, remains calm in a crisis  
• Confident and effective communicator, utilizes flexible styles to fit audience  
• Outward-looking and curious  
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills and an ability to engage with and inspire trust in faculty members, students, members of the ISPS community and the Board of Directors

Excellent salary and benefits package, including: 

• Fully furnished housing  
• Annual round-trip airfare for Director and dependents to home of record  
• Comprehensive medical, disability and life insurances  
• Car

For further information about the International School Port of Spain, please visit the school's website: www.isps.edu.tt

To Apply

Please read the accompanying Job Description.

Candidates meeting the qualifications and experience outlined for this role, should submit the following two documents via the TES Portal:

1.  An up-to-date C.V. / Resumé, including:  

• personal details (name, contact email, Skype ID, address, phone number)  
• education history  
• qualification details  
• full career history detailing leadership roles, curriculum experience, areas of expertise  
• recent professional development, further study / areas of educational interest  
• the names of three referees (including current line manager / employer)

2.  A Personal Statement demonstrating skills and experience matching the requirements for this post, and detailing your:  

• passion for teaching and learning  
• proficiency in management of the commercial aspects of school leadership  
• views on the future of education and the impact on leadership, teaching and learning

The closing date for applications is Monday 14th February 2022 at 12 noon UK time.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and early applications are encouraged.