Head of Boarding
St Andrews International High School
Malawi
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 3 February 2017
Job overview
One of the Top 60 Schools in Africa The first Microsoft Academy in Malawi
The first BTEC school in Africa Share our vision to be ‘a leader of education’ in Africa, Join us in the Warm heart of Africa – Blantyre, Malawi
St Andrew’s International High School (SAIntS) is a prestigious, independent, co-educational day and boarding school offering a quality education based on the English National Curriculum, to IGCSE, GCSE, BTEC, AS and A2 level. We are a multi-ethnic, 11-18 school with over 500 students hailing from more than 30 different countries. The following position is available from September 2017.
The two year contract offered includes a very competitive salary, gratuity payments, 50% Medical Aid, flights at start and end of contract, free housing, school fees (primary and secondary) and a 13th cheque at the end of each year. Applicants for this post must be suitably qualified and experienced.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised professional who is able to motivate and lead a team of boarding support staff. The school has 100 boarders (approx 60 boys and 40 girls) aged from 11-18. Your duties will be to establish your own set of procedures, assist with the boarding duty rota, be on call during term time and to be available at weekends in times of need. You also will be expected to have some teaching responsibility. This is a high profile position within the school and you will be expected to work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, driving continual development of the boarding facility and support for the students. We welcome applications from couples (please see our other teaching vacancies) as well as families and individuals.
Applicants can view and/or download the available posts, job descriptions and person specifications at www.saints.mw or email at jobs@saints.mw. If you wish to apply please e-mail your CV and application, including the names, email and phone no. of two referees, one of whom must be your present employer, to recruitmentservices@tesprime.com
Closing deadline for applications is Friday February 3rd 2017.
Interviews will take place via Skype, in mid to late February.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
About St Andrews International High School
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St Andrew’s International High School is a mixed, non-selective, independent secondary school with sixth form and boarding in Malawi, serving students from the age of 11-18. The secondary school, situated in Blantyre has over 500 students on record, from over 30 different nationalities.
St Andrew’s International High School welcomed its first pupils in 1938. The secondary school follows the British curriculum, adapted to a Malawian context. In Year 9, students work towards their IGCSE exams or BTEC level 2 qualifications, followed by A levels or BTEC level 3. The school holds title as the first BTEC School in Africa. Facilities include a recording studio, radio station, library, swimming pool, sports courts and dedicated teaching blocks.
Headteacher
Sarah Samanyika
Values and vision
St Andrew’s International High School’s vision is to be “a leader of education in Africa.” The secondary school is proud of its international community, allowing for students to benefit from being complete global citizens by working together and gaining new cultural experiences throughout their education. Teachers are dedicated to providing pupils with an outstanding education where they can reach their full potential and succeed across the curriculum. Pupils are encouraged to pursue their interests and nurture their skills and talents, and are invited to get involved in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. These include sports clubs, community projects, sports trips and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Parents are encouraged to play an active role in their children’s education so that pupils benefit from a strong support network both in class and during their home life.
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