Head of History and Politics (Senior School)
North London Collegiate School Jeju
Jeju Island, South Korea
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2020
- Apply by:
- 10 November 2019
Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward looking individual to drive improvement in teaching and learning as Head of the History and Politics.
North London Collegiate School Jeju is a large, thriving co-educational Day and Boarding school for students aged 4-18 that is in its eighth year of growth and expansion. Our curriculum and ambitious academic ethos, together with our extensive co-curricular programme, reflect our close links with NLCS in London and provides a high quality British Independent School education in an international setting.
Our graduating students achieved an average IB Diploma score of 37 points (substantially above the world average of 30) and 34% of students scored 40+ points. Our alumni are now attending some of the world’s leading universities, from Cambridge to Yale, from Stanford to LSE, from Oxford to Imperial, and beyond.
The post holder will have responsibility for their area of the Senior School, budgets, resources, and staffing. We are looking for an individual who is energetic and driven, and has a track record of successful leadership that delivers the highest standard of experience for students. This position carries a reduced teaching load.
We believe that NLCS Jeju is a unique option for teachers. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including accommodation, flights, health insurance, tax subsidies and free places at the school for teachers’ children. A move to Jeju Island places staff on an UNESCO’s World Heritage listed Island130km off the southern coast of the Korean peninsula. The temperate climate, the outstanding natural beauty of themountains and beaches and abundance of unique tourist attractions mean Jeju is often described as one of Asia’s best kept secrets! Families thrive in this clean, safe and welcoming location.
NLCS Jeju is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applications should be submitted via the application form on the employment pages of our school website www.nlcsjeju.kr/employment , which will also require you to upload a covering letter of application and an up to date CV. C
Candidates will be required provide evidence of their teaching during the application process.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 10th November at 21.00 GMT. Those candidates shortlisted will be invited for interview week commencing Monday 25th November.
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About North London Collegiate School Jeju
- North London Collegiate School Jeju
- 33 Global edu-ro, 145 Beon-gil, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si
- Jeju
- 699-931
- Korea, Republic of
NLCS Jeju was the first NLCS International School to open its doors in 2011. It is located on the island of Jeju, in South Korea, but its proud heritage is from the United Kingdom, where in 1850 education pioneer Frances Mary Buss established the North London Collegiate School.
In just a few years NLCS Jeju has earned a reputation as one of the most prestigious and successful schools in East Asia. IB Diploma results are outstanding and the school’s graduates are attending some of the world’s leading universities, including Oxbridge and Ivy League colleges.
In keeping with the NLCS philosophy, the curriculum is aspirational and provides significant academic challenge for students. Students sit iGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11 and follow the IB Diploma Programme through Years 12 and 13.
NLCS Jeju offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package including accommodation, flights, health insurance and free places at the school for teachers’ children.
Location
The school is located on the picturesque island of Jeju, in South Korea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also the first international school to be opened as part of the Global Education City on Jeju Island, which is becoming the centre of English education in Korea and the pre-eminent educational hub of Asia.
Jeju Island, 130km off the southern coast of the Korean peninsula, is often described as one of Asia’s best-kept secrets. Jeju’s temperate climate, natural scenery and beaches make it a popular tourist destination for South Koreans as well as visitors from other parts of East Asia.
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