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Head of Secondary

Head of Secondary

The British International School Bratislava

Slovakia

Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
August 2018
Apply by:
15 January 2018

Job overview

Job Reference : 003942

Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation. We are a fast-paced and growing family of 54 international schools in China, Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia and North America, providing outstanding education to nearly 50,000 students from preschool through to the end of secondary education. Our schools are united by one philosophy—we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We believe that being part of our family of 57 schools gives each school a special advantage. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually. We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people such as the Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and King’s College London.

The British International School Bratislava

The British International School Bratislava is at the forefront of international education in Slovakia. Established in 1997 for students aged 2-18, our school is recognised for academic excellence leading to outstanding IB results and entry to top universities worldwide. Our facilities are designed to support learning, and include a wide range of performing arts and sports amenities to develop the whole child and foster a love of learning amongst our students.

To learn more about our school, please visit:  http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/bratislava

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate leader to lead the Secondary School Team through the next stage of our development. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of British education as well as the creativity, motivation, communication skills and adaptability to make a significant impact in our students’ varying learning and social needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with outstanding leadership skills to join our team and help build on our success over the last few years.

The successful candidate should have excellent communication, organisational and classroom management skills meet deadlines and work well under pressure. A genuine interest in the all-round welfare of students, parents and staff is essential as is being able to work independently and as a member of a team.

About you (see full Job description)

Able to adapt quickly to our fast-paced international environment, you will need a relevant degree, a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE /NQT) and leadership experience preferably in an International School setting. Committed and creative, you will be reflective on your own practice, seeking out and implementing new ideas and innovative practice to raise achievement.

Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong relationships with parents and students.

Benefits

We offer career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Nord Anglia University unites our team through a vibrant online platform that harnesses the collective expertise of their peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas and best practice. We also provide extensive online and face-to-face professional development at the cutting edge of educational thinking. Our collaborations with The Juilliard School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers our teacher’s unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer an opportunity to earn an Executive Masters in International Education in an exclusive collaboration with King’s College London.

Alongside this great training is a competitive salary package. (European schools do not have a relocation package which includes flights accommodation etc.)

Selection Process

The closing date for applications is 15th January 2018.

Initial interviews will be conducted by Skype and follow-up face to face interviews may take place at the Nord Anglia Education Recruitment Event in central London in January (alternative arrangements will be made for candidates who cannot attend in person). Long listed candidates will be invited to the school for final interview and selection.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All applicants (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.

You must also hold a European or UK passport to comply with Slovak residency permit requirements.

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About The British International School Bratislava

The British International School Bratislava is a friendly, welcoming school that aims for high educational achievement in a supportive learning environment. The school offers a special educational experience where children learn beyond the classroom.

BISB seeks to prepare its students for their role in a challenging and rapidly changing world. We provide an environment that is nurturing, academically stimulating and internationally aware. Our students develop as confident, open-minded, respectful young people, inspired to become responsible and active global citizens.

Our commitment is to create and maintain a safe, happy and child-centred environment in which children are inspired to become purposeful life long learners. We provide an education based upon the English National Curriculum in an international context for pupils with a range of abilities.

In addition to being highly successful in its own right BISB is a member of the Nord Anglia Education family of Premium International Schools. Teachers who join our schools benefit from being part of an international team in which thoughts and ideas are shared around the globe as we strive to make our schools the very best in the world.

Other Nord Anglia Education Schools

Nord Anglia is a world leader in international education.  The company operates two integrated divisions, International Schools and Learning Services, which are firmly based upon decades of outstanding education delivery in the UK. This solid foundation of British education experience has led to the development of successful international schools and several education contracts with governments in the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.  For more information on NAE Ltd please visit www.nordanglia.com.


 

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