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Head of School

Cambridge House British International School

Valencia, Spain

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
27 November 2021

Job overview

Cambridge House Community College is a highly distinguished British international school and was the first in Spain to gain both BSO (British School Overseas) and NABSS (National Association for British Schools in Spain) accreditation. 

Founded more than 30 years ago in Valencia (East Spain), this progressive school with strong family values and delivering the English National Curriculum now has 1,700 students and has evolved to meet the needs of modern learners. Students aged three to 18 attend the school and follow the National English Early Years Framework and the English National Curriculum. Year 12 and 13 students take A-levels and gain accreditation for the Spanish Baccalaureate and can also choose to follow a Higher National Diploma (HND) route, providing vocational pathways. 

We wish to recruit a Head of School, who will provide effective, dynamic and inspirational leadership to the CHCC community. They will report to the CEO of the country and Chief Education Officer. They will lead, develop and continue to improve the school, in line with Globeducate’s mission, values and the Platinum Standard framework.

The Head of School will ensure the school's future success by:

- Upholding the school and group's mission and principles. 

- Maintaining and improving the quality of education that we offer. 

- Through effective management by running the school in an organised and efficient way. 

- Ensuring that we involve our students, parents and the wider community in our education and the breadth of educational initiative we offer. 


QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

Essential: 

  • A recognised teaching qualification
  • A proven track record in senior educational leadership and strategic planning
  • Awareness of educational developments and what constitutes world-class learning
  • Native/Proficient level of English
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills
  • Organisational skills
  • A problem-solver and innovator
  • Pro-active
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships
  • Honest, transparent and caring

Desirable: 

  • Qualification in school leadership
  • Masters degree in educational management
  • Experience in international school settings
  • School inspectorate experience
  • Fluency in Spanish

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About Cambridge House British International School

+34 63 905 019

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For over thirty-five years, Cambridge House has offered an excellent education to Spanish and international students. Our aim is to create a stimulating, warm, caring “home” environment, and we aim to ensure that all our students develop their full potential regardless of their natural ability. The majority of our students start at Cambridge House at the age of three.

There are waiting lists for entry at all levels of Primary and Secondary, and students wishing to join our school after Early Years are assessed to ensure that the school is suitable for the student.

We aim to equip students leaving Cambridge House at the end of their studies with the necessary qualifications to have the best possible choices. The school follows the English educational system, giving our students the possibility of studying at universities in the UK, Spain or elsewhere. In Years 12 and 13 we offer a wide range of courses, including five languages, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (pure and applied), Biology, Technical Drawing, Social Sciences, History, History of Art, Geography, Literature, ICT studies, Economics and Business Studies.

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