Head of Early Years

Head of Early Years

Established 76 years ago, Markham College is an independent, coeducational, non-profit, school for children 3-18 years of age. Our mission is to develop leaders in all fields who make a positive difference. Our curriculum is underpinned by the pillars of academic and creative endeavour, character development and service learning. Markham is a regional leader in education whose forward-thinking and self-improving approach ensures our children are central to every decision we make regarding their learning experiences.

We are currently looking for a Head of Early Years to start in August 2023 or earlier. Candidates should be qualified to degree level, hold a teaching qualification and have significant overseas experience in a leadership role. They should be passionate about student learning and have the drive and commitment to inspire both students and teachers. These professional attributes should be combined with exceptional communication and leadership skills, enabling the new Head of Early Years to play a prominent role in the school community and be a respected ambassador for Markham College.

The post holder will have shared responsibility for over 400 students, a large number of local and overseas staff and a significant budget.  He/she will report directly to the Head of College but will have considerable autonomy in the day to day running of the Early Years Section. Markham’s Monterrico Campus houses both the Early Years building and Primary building. We have started the construction of an innovative, state-of-the-art Primary School which will be completed in 2024. The Early Years pedagogy must make use of innovative learning spaces. The FS1 (age 3) and Kindergarten classes have individual classrooms with a shared outdoor space. The two FS2 (age 4) units are open plan with four rooms and three classes in each, accommodating approximately 75 children per unit. Our Primary section follows the PYP curriculum and the methodology of the Early Years section should create a smooth transition to this model.

Spanish language ability is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate should be able to commit to the College for a period of not less than six years although the initial contract will be for a period of three years. A highly competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with the seniority of the position will be offered.

As a member of the College’s Senior Education Team the Head of Early Years will lead the development of this section of the school as well as contributing to school-wide strategic planning. (See attachment for a full Person Specification and Job Description).

To apply, a covering letter and CV of no more than 3 pages should be uploaded to the school’s system (https://jobs.markham.edu.pe) by Monday, January 30th, 2023.

Markham College is an Equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We select staff that understand and share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and obtaining a Police Certificate or Good Conduct Certificate from the country where the applicant last resided or was employed, which may include Disclosure & Barring checks.

Further Information.

Information about the College can be found at www.markham.edu.pe 

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