Head of Secondary
St. Andrew's Scots School
Argentina
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2022
- Apply by:
- 30 November 2021
Job overview
About St. Andrew's Scots School
St. Andrew’s Scots School founded in 1838, is a bilingual, coeducational school for grades K-12, located in a residential area in the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
St. Andrew’s is a school of approximately 1900 students who receive fully bilingual education. All its students are expected to complete IGCSE exams (Cambridge University) in year 10 and prepare for the International Baccalaureate diploma in their last two years at school. This challenging education prepares its graduates to enter excellent universities all around the world and, more significantly, should provide them with the disposition and habits that allow them to become thoughtful and caring citizens.
Overview of the Role
We are looking for a dynamic, flexible Secondary leader who demonstrates a passion for leading and learning and is willing to join one of the most prestigious schools in Argentina. The Secondary school has a student population of over 800 students.
Main Responsibilities:
- Continue the SASS transformation towards being a Competency-based school: assessment process and tools; linkage to professional development; mentorship approach; curriculum re-design; 21st century education pedagogy.
- Reinforce and further develop organizational culture to promote continuous learning, innovation and creativity.
- Nurture a dynamic culture working together to solve problems: open/direct communication; giving and receiving feedback; ownership & team spirit.
- Lead staff in developing as holistic mentors of students.
- Focus on Sustainability and bilingualism.
- Lead the preparatory work for (and the actual move to) the new Campus.
Person Specification
- Passionate about the learning experience, innovative approaches to learning, teaching and student participation.
- Strong personal values, motivator, commanding presence, role model.
- Hands-on leadership style, dynamic, flexible. Well organized / good administrator.
- Effective communicator /inspiring public speaker/ charismatic.
- Enthusiastic mentor, inspires challenges and motivates others.
- Collaborates and is comfortable working both as a team leader and a team member.
- Leads by example in school competencies: creativity, communication, critical thinking, character, collaboration, and citizenship.
- Able to empower students to participate and flourish, academically and personally.
- Is committed to the wider life of the school.
Knowledge & experience
- Demonstrable academic track record and leadership experience in times of change.
- Passionate & knowledgeable in implementing global innovative trends in education.
- Committed to the holistic development of all students including life-worthy skills.
- Fully bilingual.
The school offers:
- A supportive and highly visible network including a dedicated team of staff.
- Excellent opportunities to develop as a leader in an innovative organization.
- Attractive working conditions and professional development.
- Full-time dedication.
Benefits package
- Housing allowance.
- Foreign pension.
- Home leave.
- Medical insurance.
- Children's tuition.
- Moving expenses at the end of initial 2 year contract.
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About St. Andrew's Scots School
St. Andrew’s Scots School founded in 1838, is a bilingual, coeducational school for grades K-12, located in a residential area in the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
St. Andrew’s is a school of approximately 1900 students who receive a fully bilingual education. All its students are expected to complete seven IGCSE exams (Cambridge University) in year 10 and prepare for the International Baccalaureate diploma in their last two years at school. This challenging education prepares its graduates to enter excellent universities all around the world and, more significantly, should provide them with the disposition and habits that allow them to become thoughtful and caring citizens.
MISSION STATEMENT:
St. Andrew's Scots School aims to graduate responsible citizens committed to serving Argentina and contributing to its equitable development through a well-balanced, bilingual education which meets high international standards and fosters a joy for learning.
Pupils are taught to inquire deeply, work responsibly and care for others, themselves and the environment. We build their character in a diverse and respectful community, expecting high standards of discipline and commitment, supporting them to reach their full potential and nurturing their intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual dimensions.
The ethic and moral foundations of St. Andrew's Scots School are anchored in its Presbyterian heritage, rooted in the Sacred Scriptures.
STATEMENT OF VALUES:
As a community, which seeks the flourishing of all its members within and beyond the School, St. Andrew's Scots School affirms its commitment to enshrine certain ideals throughout all teaching, administrative and organizational activities.
The first of these is consideration for the needs, rights, interests and feelings of each person; a steady disposition to treat others as we ourselves would wish to be treated.
This is enshrined in the universal precept of the 'Golden Rule', the practical habit of "loving our neighbors as ourselves". The active expression of this attitude is characterized by such virtues as:
INTEGRITY RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY
These virtues need to be espoused in a spirit of openness, as commitment to them calls for discovery and renewal in our life as members of the community.
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