Head of High School
The English School Bogota
Bogota, Colombia
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 28 May 2018
Job overview
Head of section for High School an IB world school, that offers all 3 Ib programmes
(PYP ,DP, MYP).
The English School offers a competitive and attractive benefits package, including:
· Accommodation allowance;
· Flight allowance;
· Relocation assistance;
· Medical insurance;
· Covers the costs of visas
· Free or discounted tuition for up to two children
· The head’s bilingual assistant provides support to all foreign staff throughout their contracts for dealing with administrative issues to do with flats, bank accounts, etc.
· Professional development has a high priority at our school and all our teachers are given official IB training as well as the opportunity to take part in frequent INSET sessions targeted at current school development priorities.
About the school:
TES is one of Colombia’s best-known international schools with more than 1700 students from age 2 to 18. The student body consists of mostly Colombian nationals, with around 10% of students coming from other countries. There are approximately 30 expatriate staff across primary and secondary sections of the school. English is the official language of instruction at the school, though some subjects are taught in Spanish. The school also offers French from grade 4 onwards.
How to apply:
If you are an experienced teacher with aspirations to contribute to the further development of an excellent school, please send your completed application form only to headmistress@englishschool.edu.co
Further information is available in the Job Description and on our website at www.englishschool.edu.co
About The English School Bogota
The English School is undergoing a full strategic review at the current time. We are also in the initial stages of our bid for accreditation with CIS. The current draft of our guiding statements are as follows:
Vision
Confident, Successful and Principled World Citizens
Confident:
- Able to express and defend opinions whilst embracing difference.
- Positive, humble, open-minded and autonomous decision makers.
Successful:
- Able to identify personal and professional goals.
- Perseverant in pursuing goals whilst also being willing to revise them when appropriate.
Principled World Citizens:
- Acting with compassion and integrity.
- Multilingual, knowledgeable and actively involved in world issues.
Mission
Academic Excellence in a Caring Community
Academic Excellence
We provide a broad and balanced curriculum through the International Baccalaureate programmes as well as the national requirements.
- Passion for learning
- Critical and reflective thinkers
- Original, creative and innovative
Caring Community
Our caring community provides the support and encouragement necessary for all of our students to become confident, successful and principled world citizens.
- Dignity and Mutual Respect Programme
- International Mindedness
- Happy, nurturing and inspiring environment
Key Objectives
Academic Excellence
- Curriculum & Assessment
- Teaching and Learning
- Differentiation
- Innovation
Caring Community
- Wellbeing, Dignity & Mutual Respect
- House System & Round Square
- Celebrating Diversity
- Extra Curricular & Sports
Inspiring Leadership
- Inspiring Excellence & Empowering People
- Recruitment and Retention
- Accreditation
- Governance
Supportive Administration
- Finance
- Services & Sustainability
- Infrastructure
- Communications, PR & Marketing
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