Head of School
Oporto British School
Porto, Portugal
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
Job overview
Oporto British School, Porto, Portugal, is seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of School to start ideally in January 2021.
OBS is an ‘IB World School’ and the oldest British School in continental Europe, dating back to 1894. OBS is known for its warm welcome, its family atmosphere, its small class sizes and its personalised approach and is part of a strong local community. It follows the Cambridge Curriculum at KS3 leading to IGCSE and later the IB Diploma programme. Our pupils have achieved outstanding IB Diploma results in recent years, which have been amongst the best in Portugal. The school, while being conscious of its British foundation and traditions, is very much an international school of the 21st century. The school has undergone a very successful ISI inspection and is COBIS and CIS accredited. Oporto British School is open and friendly. Excellent relationships are evident throughout its close knit, supportive community, which is often described as being ‘like one big family’. Our enrolment in School is just over 500 students. The school is situated in Oporto’s stunning coastal district of Foz do Douro, ten minutes from the city centre. Porto is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The role
We are looking for an experienced and successful senior leader who is willing to give a long-term commitment to OBS. The successful candidate will work closely with a supportive Board and Senior Leadership Team to lead the school through its next phase of development. He or she will also be expected to increase student numbers and enhance the school´s reputation for academic excellence, high standards and impressive pastoral care. He or she will be expected to implement the school´s strategic development plan and assist in the implementation of a long-term capital development programme.
Experience required
- Have an impressive track record of senior leadership in a British international school or a UK school, preferentially following the IBDP.
- Possess experience of leadership and knowledge of contemporary educational issues
- Understand the complexities and opportunities of leading a school from Early Years to sixth form
- Hold a mature and incisive grasp of leadership issues including the management of change and the ability to work with and lead the Heads of the two sections of the school
- Have highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrate cultural awareness.
- Have analytical experience and be adept with all aspects of IT
- Possess experience in strategic planning and capital development projects
- Possess excellent financial management skills with a track record of successful collaboration with a Business Manager.
- Have a track record of working successfully with a Board of Governors
Application
To apply for this position please email your application to recruitment@obs.edu.pt. The application deadline is 22 June - early applications are recommended.
Please visit the school website for more information on the school, www.obs.edu.pt
Oporto British School is committed to safeguarding all children. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record checks or country equivalent. Oporto British School is an Equal Opportunities employer.
About Oporto British School
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Oporto British School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational independent, international, bi-lingual, all-through school in Portugal, serving students from the age of 3-18. The all-through school is situated in Porto.
Oporto British School opened in 1894 as an all-boys school. In 1902, non-British boys were accepted, while girls joined from 1914. It holds title as the oldest British school in Continental Europe, and welcomes pupils from over 20 nationalities each year. It follows the English National Curriculum, with students from the age of 6 being introduced to the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, and later Cambridge Secondary Curriculum. Pupils are taught both English and Portuguese, setting them up for extended opportunities across the world.
Values and vision
Oporto British School works to provide the best possible education for all students and focuses on supporting and guiding them to acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to achieve their personal best across the curriculum and succeed throughout life. The all-through school teaches students to work independently and to take responsibility for their actions, leaving education as kind, responsible, active citizens who will go on to contribute positively to society. Community is at the heart of the school, where strong relationships between parents, staff and students are formed to provide a family like atmosphere where learners feel supported and cared for. A wide range of extra-curricular activities are offered to pupils across the year groups so that they can expand their opportunities outside the classroom, build in confidence and gain new skills and interests. These range from sports and drama clubs to the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Oporto British School works in partnership with the British Council and the University of Cambridge International Examinations.
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