Head of School
ACS Cobham International School
Surrey
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 May 2018
Job overview
Through learning, inspire all to make a difference
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pivotal and high profile leadership role at ACS International Schools. The Head of School will lead ACS Cobham and further improve the excellent educational outcomes of our students. At ACS, we offer everyone the chance to feel part of something big. We believe our vision ‘Through learning, inspire all to make a difference’ applies as much to us as to our students. It is a vision that empowers and motivates us to deliver our best.
ACS Cobham educates over 1,400 students, aged 3 to 18, from more than 40 countries. Our schools are non-sectarian and co-educational. Our internationally renowned IB Diploma and outstanding facilities create an exceptional working environment, where the world comes to teach, learn, and grow as valued individuals.
ACS Cobham is accredited by IB, NEASC and ISI and offers IBDP, the US High School Diploma and the prestigious American College Board Advanced Placement (AP).
We are looking for an experienced Head who is seeking a new challenge and has significant experience of academic and strategic leadership as well as management of an international school. This role offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary, accommodation and additional benefits.
The successful candidate will bring significant experience of academic leadership and management in schools as well as substantial experience in an international context with a proven ability to promote international mindedness in staff and students. He or she will be an inspiring and energetic leader who will bring gravitas and credibility, and a passion for academic excellence and widening participation in education.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to ACS International Schools on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference FAIWG. Alternatively email belinda.beck@saxbam.com or telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours).
Applications should be received by noon on Tuesday 15th May 2018.
ACS celebrates diversity as an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The protection of our students’ welfare is paramount and all employees are expected to share this commitment and conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles and values of our organisation.
About ACS Cobham International School
ACS Cobham International School is a mixed, mainstream, all-through school with sixth form, for students aged 2-18. This independent school is located in Cobham, Surrey, and has approximately 1300 students enrolled.
ACS Cobham International School was founded in 1975 and is one of four ACS schools in England and Qatar. Boarding was added in 1988 and the school generally caters for expatriate families who have relocated to the UK. It boasts a purpose-built dining room, a separate theatre complex with performing arts facilities, and a gymnasium.
Head of school
Barnaby Sandow
Vision and values
ACS Cobham International School’s main aim is to make a difference through education. It wants to inspire students to get involved in their community, make a positive change and aim for excellence in their academic lives. Teachers strive to enrich the international experience for every pupil. They value high standards of scholarship, responsibility and citizenship, and work to create a supportive, international community by providing an inquiry-based and inter-disciplinary curriculum.
As an International Baccalaureate World School, ACS Cobham offers a US-based curriculum alongside its renowned IB Diploma and Advanced Placement schemes, which include AP International Diploma and AP Capstone Diploma. Alongside its AP courses, it also offers the Highly Able Programme. The school holds memberships of the US College Board Advanced Placement Program, the European Council of International Schools, the Council of International Schools and the Independent Schools Association.
ISI report
“The quality of the students’ achievement is excellent. A notable contributory factor is the stimulus of a high quality curriculum that places equal emphasis on developing key dispositions in parallel with knowledge, subject skills and understanding.”
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