Head of High School Campus

The International School of Zug and Luzern, Switzerland
Head of High School Campus effective July 2017

The International School of Zug and Luzern (ISZL) was founded in August 2008 following the successful merger of the International Schools of Zug and Luzern with the Riverside School. The International School of Zug was founded in 1961 as a primary school for the local expatriate population. The Riverside School was founded in 1989 as a university preparatory middle and high school for international students. The International School of Luzern was founded as a primary school in 2006. The total student population for the whole school now numbers over 1200, representing over 50 different nationalities – the majority coming from Europe or North America. The teaching staff are drawn from many different countries, although most come from the UK, USA, Canada or Australia.  ISZL is a co-educational day school for expatriates only and is accredited by CIS and NEASC. As an IB World School, ISZL offers three of the four IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP), as well as American College Board approved AP courses, and is just embarking on delivery of the IBCC.    

The High School or “Riverside” Campus, located in Hünenberg, is home to over 400 High School students. This new campus has two principal facilities: the main building with over 20 modern classrooms, state-of-the-art science labs, library, art atelier, and music rooms; and the new ISZL Sports Hall, a triple gymnasium including dance studio, fitness centre and climbing wall.

For full details of ISZL see its website:  http://www.iszl.ch

The Head of High School Campus reports directly to the School Director and is a member of the school’s Leadership Team. He/she will be responsible for the organization and administration of the overall campus educational programme, including curriculum improvement, professional development, fostering a positive school climate, teacher evaluation and the development and management of the budget. The Head of Campus enjoys significant autonomy in running the division on a day to day basis, though this is done in close collaboration and consultation with other members of the school Leadership Team. The Head of High School Campus plays a key role in school-wide matters such as strategic planning, management of personnel, recruiting, budget development and community relations.

This is an exciting time for an experienced leader in international education to follow on from a highly respected and valued current Head of Campus.  The successful candidate will be a capable leader and a team player, a truly international educator and a dynamic, forward-thinking presence.

The International School of Zug and Luzern has retained David Cope of Search Associates as consultant for the search.   Suitably qualified candidates should email to David Cope dcope@searchassociates.com – all items collated together in one single pdf file (and to arrive as soon as possible and absolutely no later than 15 October 2016)

• a letter of application (no more than one page), briefly outlining why the candidate wishes to apply and what specific skills, qualities and experience he/she can offer the school
• a CV (no more than two pages)
• a statement of educational and leadership philosophy (no more than one page)
• the names and full contact details, including daytime telephone numbers and current email addresses, of three or more professional referees (who should be persons in senior positions of responsibility well acquainted with the applicant's performance in a leadership role).
• a recent head-and-shoulders photo

All enquiries and applications should go direct to David Cope of Search Associates, and not to the school.

Closing date: 15 October 2016    dcope@searchassociates.com