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Early Years Campus Principal

Early Years Campus Principal

Bromsgrove International School

Bangkok, Thailand

Salary:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
1 August 2019
Apply by:
28 October 2018

Job overview

Contract Type: Full time
Contract Term: Two or Three Year Renewable Contract
 

Bromsgrove International School, Thailand, is a well established coeducational boarding and day school for over 500 students from ages 2 to 18. The school follows the English National Curriculum, adapted for our international context, from EYFS through to IGCSE and A-Levels/BTEC. We are affiliated to Bromsgrove School, one of the UK’s most prestigious independent boarding and day schools, steeped in over 450 years of history. We aim to utilise the very best aspects of that educational heritage whilst also fostering in our students a love of independent learning and shaping them to become truly global citizens. The school is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), an Education Development Trust (EDT) school, a full member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and a member of the Boarding Schools Association (BSA) in the UK. The school is spread across two campuses: the Early Years Campus (Pre-Nursery to Year 1) and Windsor Park Campus (Year 2 to Year 13). The main Windsor Park campus is located on the idyllic Windsor Park Golf Course on the outskirts of Bangkok. Both campuses are within easy reach of Suvarnabhumi International Airport and are approximately one hour away from the Sukhumvit downtown Bangkok.

Due to our current Early Years Campus Principal returning to the UK at the end of this current academic year after six years of dedicated service, we are now seeking their replacement to build on the exceptional practice that is now embedded across our vibrant Early Years Campus. The successful applicant will become part of a professionally enriching, supportive and forward thinking learning community, in a wonderful Southeast Asian setting. The new Early Years Campus Principal will also be joining a dynamic and innovative SLT, comprising the Secondary School Principal, Primary School Principal and the Headmaster & CEO.

The successful candidate should:

  • Preferably hold a Master’s Degree with an education/leadership specialism or hold the NPQH/NPQSL qualification
  • Hold a first degree plus a post-graduate qualification in education (i.e. PGCE/GTP/PGDE) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Education
  • Have a minimum of ten years teaching and leadership experience in the UK or in British curriculum international schools
  • Be a current Early Years or Pre-Prep Principal or Deputy Principal (an outstanding Assistant Principal seeking their first Principal position will be considered)
  • Be able to engage, motivate and support children, staff and the wider school community
  • Be an excellent leader, creative thinker and enthusiastic member of the SLT
  • Have a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the EYFS English National Curriculum Framework
  • Have a thorough understanding of play-based learning within the EYFS phase

The school offers a competitive international salary and benefits package, comparable to similar international schools in the region. For further details of the school and to get a flavour of who we are, please visit our website at www.bromsgrove.ac.th. Please download the candidate information pack from this advert for a full job description and overview of the school and position.

To apply for this role please submit a full letter of application, a curriculum vitae (with a minimum of three referees, one of which must be your current Head of School), a one page 'Philosophy of Education' statement and a recent passport photograph to Dr Dan Moore, Headmaster & CEO at recruitment@bromsgrove.ac.th. Please do not use the TES application portal to apply for this position.

Bromsgrove International School Thailand is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, such as the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), if UK based, or the equivalent if overseas, as well as written and verbal reference checks from current and previous employers. Any offer of appointment will be subject to the above checks being completed successfully.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 UK time on Sunday 28 October 2018.
Long list interviews will take place in person and via Skype w/b Monday 29 October 2018 until Friday 9 November 2018. 

Short listed candidates will be invited to Bangkok for the final round of interviews at the school, which are envisaged to take place on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 November 2018.

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About Bromsgrove International School

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Introduction

Bromsgrove International School Thailand (BIST) is a privately owned independent institution which uses the name Bromsgrove under license from Bromsgrove School UK. Bromsgrove School in England was established in 1553 and is a top co-educational day and boarding school in the British Midlands. We are one of only two schools outside of England that carries the prestigious Bromsgrove name. A Bromsgrove School governor sits on the Board of Governors at BIST and both schools work very closely together and share the same ethos and educational philosophies.

We have a truly international student body made up of over 27 nationalities, including Thai, Korean, other ASEAN nationalities, European, North American and British. Class sizes are small, and adult:pupil ratios are among the best in the city.

Two purpose-built campuses

Bromsgrove is unique in its picturesque Thai setting, offering two specialist campuses on the outskirts of Bangkok, both in close proximity to Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Our Early Years campus is a safe haven, just moments from bustling Ramkhamhaeng road, whilst our Windsor Park Campus (Years 2-13), surrounded by rice fields and golf greens and in its own landscaped grounds, allows us to have large classrooms, big sports fields and lots of space to play, not to mention the lovely fresh air! We boast outstanding sporting facilities, cutting-edge learning and social spaces, Art Studio and a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre and 523 seat auditorium. We are also proud of our world-class boarding provision, which is amongst the very best in Asia.

Personalised Learning

We have the ambition and confidence of a larger school, whilst enjoying the intimacy and personalisation of a smaller institution, and we pride ourselves on the level of personalisation we provide for every student, regardless of their profile. Our students are predominantly very academic, and their quantitative, non-verbal and spatial scores place them regularly in the top stanine globally; however, we are also proud of our capacity within our specialist EAL teams to address low English levels when students initially join the school to ensure they make rapid progress as learners.

Curriculum and Accreditation

We offer a modified English National Curriculum from Pre-Nursery (aged 2) until Year 9 (aged 14). Thereafter, our students pursue first the international GCSE examinations at aged 16, and then A Level courses at 6th Form level, the gold standard pre-university qualification worldwide. In addition to A Levels, we also offer vocational Level 3 BTEC qualifications in a number of subjects. Our students regularly feature in the list of students whose results place them ‘Top in Thailand’ or ‘Top in the World’, and we are proud of the academic excellence of our students. We are a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), fully accredited by Education Development Trust (EDT) and a full member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA). In addition, we are members of the Boarding Schools Association (BSA), the International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT) and the Thailand International Schools Activities Conference (TISAC). We are accredited by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), EdExcel and AQA examination boards. Lastly, we are proud to be able to offer both the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and the Bromsgrove Award which is an individualised student enrichment programme unique to BIST for our secondary students. Last year, we were shortlisted for the prestigious British International Schools Award for our forward-thinking ‘home learning’ initiative.

Teachers

Our teachers predominantly come from the United Kingdom and are fully qualified; we also invest in staff Continuous Professional Development, including funding for Masters studies, as we endeavour to professionally develop all staff to an optimum degree.

Remuneration Package

The remuneration and benefits package on offer is competitive for the region and includes start and end of contract flights (then annual flights for renewal contracts), relocation allowance, school lunch, housing allowance, private medical insurance and a re-signing bonus for subsequent contracts. The cost of living in Bangkok is very low, and enables teachers to save a good percentage of their salary each month (most teachers save over a 1/3 of their salary), travel extensively locally and regionally, and enjoy the vibrant lifestyle unique to Bangkok.

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