Head of Secondary

With more than fifty years of education experience, GEMS Education is committed to improving the quality of education worldwide. It is the leading Kindergarten to Grade 12 private education operator in the world, educating more than 110,000 children from 151 different nationalities. To find out more about GEMS Education visit: www.gemseducation.com

The School GEMS Founders School opened its doors to over 1800 students in September 2016 from FS1 – Year 8. This is the most successful school opening in GEMS history in terms of enrolment. Since opening, we have established a positive learning environment for our children and staff following the National Curriculum for England. We have two main pillars that are being embedding at GFS: Languages and Mindfulness. As a British international school with over 90 nationalities, it is important that we value all our languages and we use this as a catalyst to also embrace the culture, history and beliefs of our student body. Mindfulness allows us to interweave the practice of being mindful in the everyday life of our children and we believe will have positive long-term effects on the students’ academic results. GEMS Founders School is a truly unique school and anyone who comes to work here has a unique opportunity to leave their mark.

The Post:

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Head of Secondary to assist in leading all aspects of the day-to-day operating of the Secondary School. The successful candidate will play a leading role on the Executive Leadership Team supporting the Principal/CEO in leading the whole school strategically, operationally and financially.

The Head of Secondary provides day to day leadership and management to ensure effective delivery of quality education. Responsibilities will include operational leadership, academic performance management, pastoral care, involvement in staff recruitment, inductions and training.

To be considered for this role, candidates must:

• Lead the Secondary school in all its functions, curriculum development, quality assurance and CPD needs
• Line manage the Head of KS3 (Year 7-9)
• Quality assurance in collaboration with our Teaching and Learning Coach of all Secondary learning
• Development of the secondary curriculum including developing the IGCSE and A level curriculum model
• Development of the Assessment processes within the secondary schoo
• Lead on the self-evaluation and school improvement process for the Secondary school
• Be a key member of the SLT in all GFS events

The successful candidate will have clear communication skills both verbal & written and excellent time management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of leading a high performing team are also vital.

An attractive overseas remuneration package is on offer to the successful candidate including tax free salary, VISA, joining airfare, annual return flight, medical cover and tuition fee concessions.

Application process:

If you meet these criteria, are enthusiastic about teaching and learning and have the drive and passion to get the most from our students then we would welcome your application.

To apply for this position please visit our Careers site www.gemseducation.com/careers and apply online (Ref GCO-000146 ). Please ensure you have uploaded an up-to-date CV, formal letter of application and recent photograph.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date Monday 6th March 2017