Head of Secondary
King’s College Panama
Panama
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April /September 2020
- Apply by:
- 20 November 2019
Job overview
King's College , The British School of Panama, is seeking to appoint a dynamic, inspiring and ambitious Head of Secondary for April or September 2020.
King’s Group is an international education organisation. We own and operate a network of British international schools and UK Academies, and complement this with services providing children’s Academic Year Abroad programmes and Summer Courses, Adult Training and Catering Services.
Our school network is one of the most established in the world and currently covers the UK, Europe and Latin America. In recognition of its success the UK Government also awarded us Multi-Academy Trust sponsorship status allowing us to manage state schools in England. With more than 50 years’ experience, King’s Group has nearly 1000 employees across the globe, educating more than 5,500 students at any one time.
We are determined to make a positive difference to the future of our pupils and their families, and the careers of our staff, as well as contributing to the wider community. The school educates pupils from Nursery to Year 13 (Age 18).
The curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum and enables pupils to study a wide range of subjects. These studies culminate in students undertaking IGCSE and A Level examinations. Students from King's College Schools regularly leave us to enter the best universities in the world.
We are currently seeking to appoint an inspiring candidate for our King’s School in the city of Panama who demonstrates:
- A drive to transform education for the betterment of young people
- Dynamic, passionate, resilient and inspirational leadership
- Excellent working knowledge of the English national curriculum
- A track record of success as a senior leader in a Secondary school
- The ability to plan strategically and effectively manage change
- Being a strong team player willing to support other colleagues
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school
Why come to Panama?
The school is located in an idyllic setting, surrounded by the Panamanian rainforest in the area of Clayton and is approximately 6km from the city centre.
Panama City is a city of easy cosmopolitan living, a combination of the historic and the ultra-modern. It is also one of the safest cities in Central America. The local dialect is Spanish.
Timeline of application and employment
- All applications must be completed with the King’s Application Form (in-line with Safer Recruitment Policy).
- References will be called before interview.
To find out more about King’s Group, visit http://kingsgroup.org/
King's Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS process and other relevant police checks.
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About King’s College Panama
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King's College Panama
Our school in Panama opened in September 2012. We are proud that King’s College was the first British curriculum school in the country and that our students are the pioneers of British education and values in the region. Since first opening our doors the school has grown substantially and we now have a student community of more than 400 from Pre-Nursery to Year 13. In order to ensure we can continue to cater for the demand in the local market and maintain our Vision to be at the forefront of British education internationally, we recognise the need to continue to improve our facilities and learning spaces. For this reason in 2021 King’s College Panama will be moving to a new location, still in Clayton and very close to the current school location, but into a brand new a custom-built campus, offering all the facilities to optimise both in and outdoor learning for our students.
For more information about us, please visit King's College Panama (https://www.panama.kingscollegeschools.org/)
Curriculum
King’s College offers a British curriculum taught by a full British trained teaching team. As well as a full range of National Curriculum subjects, pupils from Year 1 also study Spanish Language, with the addition of Panamanian studies from Year 7 until Year 11.
In Primary, the school follows a creative curriculum and students are individually tracked and targets set to enhance learning. Classroom assistants are in all EYFS classes and shared throughout the Primary department. The Primary school is working on life without levels and being a relatively new school, the curriculum is evolving and developing. The school uses Abacus Maths, Read Write Inc, ORT, Big Cat Collins and Oxford Owl.
In Seniors, the school is accredited by both Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel; students work towards IGCSE programmes. The Senior School has specialist teachers and holds specific areas for Art, ICT and Science.
At the end of their studies, children will also be entitled to their Panamanian leaver certificate. It is hoped that King’s College Panama will follow the other King’s Group schools and have many children attend top universities around the world. Links with COBIS allows teachers to develop and keep abreast of UK policy. Internal promotion is encouraged and there are opportunities to become Coordinators and develop through Middle Management programmes.
The school had an agreement with the Panamanian Ministry and all teachers play a role in training and mentoring Panamanian teachers annually.
Ethos
The school is based on the principles of a UK independent school. Pupils are expected to work hard, take academia seriously, and strive for their best results. We aim for confident and independent learners. They are also expected to play a full role in the life of the school, taking advantage of the wider activities, particularly in the fields of arts and sports, available to them. In King’s College Panama we strive for well-rounded individuals with both high academic and social standards.
The school has a House system, and pupils are encouraged to get involved in the many house competitions during the year, which includes academic and sports activities, as well as a public performance. Student leadership plays a big part in school life, with students taking roles such as Prefects, House Captains, Form Captains, Subject Ambassadors, Playground Pals and Members of the Student Council. The students take social responsibility seriously and through fun days and fundraisers, help local projects in the community.
Many pupils travel to school on the school buses, some have long journeys. Around 50% of the children live locally. Traffic in Panama does mean that journey times are long for all our students. This makes it all the more important that we work hard to provide a warm and welcoming environment for our pupils and their families.
Living and working in Panama
Panama has amazing diversity. It has the Caribbean on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. The country is rich in culture, rainforests, and wildlife. Panama City is a developing city and aims to be the “new” Singapore of Latin America in the next few years. It has a mixture of Spanish, American, Caribbean and European influences. It is the airport hub for many companies allowing direct access to both South and North America destinations.
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