Head of Secondary

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity among our teachers, staff and students.

At One World International School (OWIS), we are looking for passionate, adaptable educators who enjoy teaching students from diverse cultures. OWIS provides an individualised approach to learning that nurtures every aspect of child development. In addition to versatile learning spaces and a variety of extracurricular activities, we offer rigorous curricula that prepare students to be future innovators and leaders. 

We are an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School, a Cambridge International School and an IBDP School. All teaching positions require a high proficiency in spoken and written English, a degree, teaching qualifications and ICT literacy.

One World International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding. Before an offer is given, candidates will undergo child protection screening and will be required to provide a Police Verification Check from their country of residence. 

Key Tasks:

The Assistant Principal (Head of Secondary) is responsible for the standards for the academic achievement overseeing the continuity and progression of the age-related curricular programmes - Secondary, IGCSE, IBDP – to promote the attributes and attitude of the IB Learner Profile and the school values.

Overall Responsibilities  

• To lead the Secondary School in line with the School’s vision and mission for teaching and learning.    
• To lead and manage the Secondary School curriculum to maintain the highest standards of teaching and learning.    
• To keep informed about external developments in curriculum to meet external and internal standards and practices and developments in pedagogical approaches.    
• To maintain Secondary quality assurance mechanisms including monitoring planning against published syllabi.    
• To provide guidance and support to other members of staff for resource management, planning and assessment of the Secondary School provision.    
• To implement assessment as per the School Assessment Policy to include delivery, feedback, tracking and target setting.    
• To promote student progression, achievement and retention and to monitor and evidence attainment and progress.    
• To promote student wellbeing and to ensure that a comprehensive pastoral programme is implemented effectively.    
• To ensure that communication between the School and parents is effective, supportive and provides for ongoing collaboration between home and school.    
• To ensure that parents are kept abreast of school processes and programmes, including providing comprehensive published Grade Outlines and holding parent partnership workshops to enable effective home-school understanding.    
• To line manage all staff in the Secondary School    
• To work with the Heads of Department to maintain and raise standards through effective tracking and intervention strategies.    
• Maintain an up‐to‐date knowledge and understanding of current legislation, examination specifications and classroom best practice in order to advise the Head of School and SLT on the school’s academic policies and procedures.    
• Be responsible, in conjunction with the Examinations Officer and IBDP Coordinator, for public examination results summaries and performance analysis at school and departmental level.    
• Provide professional development by leading meetings and facilitating training as per the Secondary School needs from the Action Plan.    
• Attend professional development opportunities in line with the School’s purpose, curriculum and IB requirements.    
• To represent the School in external events and functions, to present to the Board of Directors and to take a lead in external quality assurance programmes.   
• To participate in marketing events and to positively showcase the School.

Requirements:  

• A total minimum of 10 years Leadership and Teaching experience in Cambridge/IB curriculum in international schools.   
• At least 5 years in Senior Leadership role in international schools.   
• Candidate must at least possess Master's degree in Education and a Professional Degree in Teaching/Teaching qualification certificates (PGDE, PGCE, PGCEi, NIE Diploma)/Valid Teacher License/QTS.   
• Well conversant with excellent innovative and modern pedagogies and assessment tools.   
• Must have strong understanding, knowledge and experience of IGCSE and IBDP.   
• A passionate educator with the ability to deliver inquiry based learning.   
• Strong leadership skills: a proven ability to lead with positivity and to develop staff to meet high expectations.