Head of Secondary
Cambridge House British International School
Valencia, Spain
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 November 2021
Job overview
Cambridge House Community College is a highly distinguished British international school and was the first in Spain to gain both BSO (British School Overseas) and NABSS(National Association for British Schools inSpain) accreditation.
Founded more than 30 years ago in Valencia (East Spain), this progressive school with strong family values and delivering the English National Curriculum now has 1,700 students and has evolved to meet the needs of modern learners. Students aged three to 18 attend the school and follow the National English Early Years Framework and the English National Curriculum. Year 12 and 13 students take A-levels and gain accreditation for the Spanish Baccalaureate and can also choose to follow a Higher National Diploma (HND) route, providing vocational pathways.
We wish to recruit a Head of Secondary who will provide effective, dynamic and inspirational leadership to the CHCC community. They will lead, develop and continue to improve the school, in line with Globeducate’s mission, values and the Platinum Standard framework.
Requirements:
- University degree and recognised teaching qualification
- Proficient level of English (Mother tongue/ C2 level)
- At least two years’ school leadership experience
- Experience teaching and managing UK and/or International Schools
- Excellent communicator
- Strong interpersonal skills
- ICT literate
- Ability to lead by example the staff and pupils
- Strong organisational skills and aptitude to work both independently and collaboratively
- Pro-active nature
- A team builder and player, able to motivate students and colleagues and build positive relationships
- Flexibility and the capacity to adapt positively to any given situation
Desirable:
- Fluency in Spanish
- Eligible to work in the EU
- A global outlook; someone who has worked internationally
- Experience working as part of a wider group structure
- Experience working within a commercial environment, either inside or outside of education
- Experience working with technology and cutting-edge pedagogy
Please see the Applicant Info Pack for further information on the job position.
Attached documents
About Cambridge House British International School
- Cambridge House British International School
- C/ Profesorado Español 1, Santa Barbara, Rocafort, Valencia
- 46111
- Spain
For over thirty-five years, Cambridge House has offered an excellent education to Spanish and international students. Our aim is to create a stimulating, warm, caring “home” environment, and we aim to ensure that all our students develop their full potential regardless of their natural ability. The majority of our students start at Cambridge House at the age of three.
There are waiting lists for entry at all levels of Primary and Secondary, and students wishing to join our school after Early Years are assessed to ensure that the school is suitable for the student.
We aim to equip students leaving Cambridge House at the end of their studies with the necessary qualifications to have the best possible choices. The school follows the English educational system, giving our students the possibility of studying at universities in the UK, Spain or elsewhere. In Years 12 and 13 we offer a wide range of courses, including five languages, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (pure and applied), Biology, Technical Drawing, Social Sciences, History, History of Art, Geography, Literature, ICT studies, Economics and Business Studies.
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