Head of Sixth Form - Required for September 2023
Mougins School
France
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 3 February 2023
Job overview
HEADER: Required for September 2023
● Willingness to teach a subject at IGCSE and/or A Level is essential. Desired subjects include English Literature/Language, Media Studies, and/or Drama.
● Teaching load estimated to be between 25 & 50%.
● Experience and knowledge in university admissions and applications preferable. ● Ability to provide insightful and effective contributions to SLT meetings.
A unique opportunity has arisen for an outstanding leader to continue to enhance the culture of learning and scholarship at one of the best independent schools in France.
With a thriving and popular Sixth Form of just over 100 students, Mougins British International School is rightly proud of its students and the ethos of ambition within Year 12 and 13. Our Sixth Formers go on to world class destinations: Oxbridge, Russell Group, and Ivy League universities feature prominently, as do more specialised successes for students applying to conservatoires and art colleges.
A key aspect of the role will be to support our students on their pathways to university. From providing guidance on A Level options, to assisting with all parts of their applications to university courses around the world, the Head of Sixth Form will be instrumental in ensuring that our students continue to receive exciting offers from world class destinations.
With a highly experienced team of Sixth Form tutors, our vertically integrated tutor groups work collaboratively and collectively with genuine student leadership at their heart. Our Senior Prefect Team is a vibrant and dynamic group, consistently enriching the culture of student action and responsibility across and beyond our campus. Likewise, our well established ‘LifeMatters’ programme affords our students real agency and engagement with issues that most commonly shape their lives.
A Level provision is rich and extensive, creating a thriving culture of scholarship and aspiration. With a purpose built common room, Sixth Form Study Centre, and our excellent library, our students benefit from having a range of spaces and resources in which to work either independently or with others.
Working as a team alongside our Heads of Key Stage 3 and 4, this post offers a superb opportunity to further establish the Sixth Form at MBIS as the flagship of a school that is not only top 10 in Spear’s Best Private School in Europe but also referred to in the most recent Lonely Planet guide as ‘the country’s most sought after international school’.
Located near the beautiful hilltop village of the same name in the south of France, Mougins British International School is nestled between the Alps and the Mediterranean. The school offers a unique quality of life for its students and teachers that is truly unparalleled for those looking to spend time outdoors benefiting from the warm southern European climate.
The school has a wonderful community feel with well behaved students who are dynamic and motivated learners who are fun and truly flourish with great teaching. Relationships between students and teachers are a genuine strength of the school making it a lovely place to come to work each day.
The school has a strong professional development programme which focuses on creating inspiring and impactful teaching, learning, and leadership. We host professional development conferences in school and across our Globeducate group which provide outstanding opportunities for developing both a strong professional network and reflective research-led pedagogical practice.
Mougins British International School is building on excellent foundations to become a truly unique and outstanding school for international students on the Côte d'Azur.
For further information, please visit our website: https://mougins.britishinternationalschool.com/
Benefits
● Mougins British International School teachers benefit from a highly competitive salary scale that is amongst the best in Southern Europe
● School Fee remission for children may be possible.
● Quality of life on the Cote d’Azur rivals anywhere in the world. Especially those interested in outdoor activities: skiing, watersports, climbing etc
● A focus on professional development and growth for all staff.
How to Apply
To apply please email the following to recruitment@mougins-school.com ● Up-to-date CV of no more than two pages
● A letter of no more than one page outlining your suitability for the role and motivation for applying
Early applications are welcomed.
Deadline – Friday 3rd February 2023
About Mougins School
An International School offering the British curriculum adapted to an international community
Mougins School
Mougins School is a British International School located in the heart of Sophia-Antipolis. Founded in 1964, the school offers an international education for children aged 3 to 18.
Our teaching programme closely follows the English National Curriculum, following the five different key stages of learning, culminating in IGCSE and A-level examinations.
Pupils are welcomed each day into a warm and friendly environment where they enjoy interacting with their peers and the staff. We are proud of our school community, made up of committed parents, students, teachers and support staff. We work hard to foster a spirit of collaboration and a sense of togetherness within the school and to inspire a lifelong love of learning among our students.
With over 40 nationalities represented at the school, our students are able to benefit from the international experience of their teachers and fellow students. The school is equipped with interactive whiteboards to help our students prepare for the world of tomorrow, combined with a strong emphasis on art, music, drama, and sport all of which help to develop the soft skills needed for university and beyond.
The student body, led by the Student Council, regularly participates in fundraising challenges, donating to numerous worthy causes. An active Parent Teacher Association assists staff and students in the organisation of activities and social events which enhance the lives of all concerned.
Mission, Vision & Values
At Mougins British International School we prepare our students to shape tomorrow through excellence in British education, with a global perspective. We support each and every student to help them learn, progress and fulfil their potential.
As they progress through the school, students take more responsibility for their learning, and we encourage them to be active participants in all lessons, working together to explore, question and make sense of the world around them.
Respect
We are kind, compassionate and courteous. We take care of ourselves, each other and our environment.
Learning
We are all learners who strive to develop and improve. We recognise the importance of effort, mistakes and reflection.
Integrity
We are reliable, honest and fair, even in the face of challenges.
Community
We are supportive, encouraging and considerate. Together, we celebrate diversity and are committed to equality.
Our Facilities
Since 1987 our school has been located within the Sophia Antipolis technology park, known as the ‘Silicon Valley’ of the south of France. Our purpose-built campus is made up of six modern buildings, and boasts excellent sports facilities and recreational areas, along with garden areas and woodland. Located between Nice and Cannes we are surrounded by the natural beauty of the French Riviera. Students are able to cycle or walk to school via trails through the woods and enjoy the outdoors daily while attending school.
The campus houses well-equipped classrooms, four science laboratories, two IT suites, a dedicated performing arts and music building, a superb gymnasium and a library containing 11,000 books, overseen by a librarian. A dining room provides freshly cooked food meals every day.
The school offers a wide range of clubs and extracurricular activities to enrich and complement the academic side of school life.
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