Head of English Department
St. Andrew's Scots School
Argentina
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2022.
- Apply by:
- 1 December 2021
Job overview
About St. Andrew's Scots School
St. Andrew’s Scots School founded in 1838, is a bilingual, coeducational school for grades K-12, located in a residential area in the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
St. Andrew’s is a school of approximately 1900 students who receive fully bilingual education. All its students are expected to complete IGCSE exams (Cambridge University) in year 10 and prepare for the International Baccalaureate diploma in their last two years at school. This challenging education prepares its graduates to enter excellent universities all around the world and, more significantly, should provide them with the disposition and habits that allow them to become thoughtful and caring citizens.
Job Description
● Monitoring and evaluating the quality of teaching and learning within the subject area.
● Supporting student development and achievement within the subject of English.
● Ensuring that students’ work is regularly assessed and the assessments recorded; developing Assessment for Learning.
● Managing and developing the curriculum through regular review of schemes of work: developing use of the IB/SASS Learner Profile.
● Identifying, leading and implementing opportunities for interdisciplinary work and skills development.
● Developing and supporting a productive, positive and effective team of 10 staff members.
● Coaching and mentoring staff within the area.
● Identifying staffing needs, professional development and planning in service training for subject teachers.
● Communicating effectively and efficiently with others in the team, school and its community.
● Implementing all agreed school policies and actively promoting a whole school vision while working to innovate, develop and implement whole school priorities.
Profile
We are looking for a dynamic, flexible professional who:
● Demonstrates a passion for learning and English language.
● Demonstrates the school competencies of creativity, communication, critical thinking, character, collaboration, and citizenship
● Has an excellent track record teaching English (IB/IGCSE examiner desired).
● Maintains high expectations of all students in terms of learning, achievement and behavior.
● Is enthusiastic in developing innovative approaches to leading the department.
● Inspires, challenges and motivates others.
● Is committed to the wider life of the school.
The school offers:
● A supportive and highly visible network including a dedicated team of staff.
● Excellent opportunities to develop as a leader in an innovative organization.
● Attractive working conditions and professional development.
● Full time dedication.
● 2 year contract (renewable).
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About St. Andrew's Scots School
St. Andrew’s Scots School founded in 1838, is a bilingual, coeducational school for grades K-12, located in a residential area in the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
St. Andrew’s is a school of approximately 1900 students who receive a fully bilingual education. All its students are expected to complete seven IGCSE exams (Cambridge University) in year 10 and prepare for the International Baccalaureate diploma in their last two years at school. This challenging education prepares its graduates to enter excellent universities all around the world and, more significantly, should provide them with the disposition and habits that allow them to become thoughtful and caring citizens.
MISSION STATEMENT:
St. Andrew's Scots School aims to graduate responsible citizens committed to serving Argentina and contributing to its equitable development through a well-balanced, bilingual education which meets high international standards and fosters a joy for learning.
Pupils are taught to inquire deeply, work responsibly and care for others, themselves and the environment. We build their character in a diverse and respectful community, expecting high standards of discipline and commitment, supporting them to reach their full potential and nurturing their intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual dimensions.
The ethic and moral foundations of St. Andrew's Scots School are anchored in its Presbyterian heritage, rooted in the Sacred Scriptures.
STATEMENT OF VALUES:
As a community, which seeks the flourishing of all its members within and beyond the School, St. Andrew's Scots School affirms its commitment to enshrine certain ideals throughout all teaching, administrative and organizational activities.
The first of these is consideration for the needs, rights, interests and feelings of each person; a steady disposition to treat others as we ourselves would wish to be treated.
This is enshrined in the universal precept of the 'Golden Rule', the practical habit of "loving our neighbors as ourselves". The active expression of this attitude is characterized by such virtues as:
INTEGRITY RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY
These virtues need to be espoused in a spirit of openness, as commitment to them calls for discovery and renewal in our life as members of the community.
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