Head of the International Secondary School
Rygaards International School
Denmark
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 1st of August 2021
- Apply by:
- 24 June 2021
Job overview
Rygaards School is a successful, popular, and dynamic institution that encompasses both a Danish School and an International School. It is one of the largest such school in Denmark, with almost 1000 students from Reception to Year 11 representing over 65 nationalities. Rygaards is a forward thinking-school with a strong legacy, a vibrant school community and a purposeful strategic vision. We are an inclusive and welcoming Catholic school founded in 1909 by the Sisters of the Assumption. The International School offers a curriculum based on the National Curriculum of England leading to the Cambridge IGCSE Programme.
The school is looking for a Head of the International Secondary School who can join the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to Rygaards’ dynamic future development.
Applicants should:
- Be an experienced, outstanding educator, a lifelong learner and have the ability to shape and lead school strategy and development
- Preferably have leadership experience in an international context
- Have a demonstrable track record of implementing strategies that improve learning for all
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, in order to deal effectively with the wide range of international families that make up our diverse school community
- Have the ability to lead and inspire a team of dedicated teachers
- Preferably be a practising Christian - being a Roman Catholic would be an advantage, but not a necessity.
- Have English as a mother tongue and a working knowledge of Danish would be a distinct advantage.
The Principal and Board of Governors are keen to find a candidate with strong leadership potential who is passionate about Education and is excited at the prospect of joining a team dedicated to maintaining and developing the strong spiritual, academic, and international characteristics of the school.
The appointment is effective from the 1st of August 2021 and is full-time and permanent.
Terms of employment are in compliance with the regulations of the Danish Ministry of Education. Annual salary is in accordance with Danish pay scales, with a generous pension scheme.
Further information about the school can be found at: www.rygaards.com
If you would like to apply for this position, please follow this link:
https://jobs.ticrecruitment.com/school/rygaards-international-school
If you have any questions regarding the post or the process please contact
Gemma McSweeney, Associate Director at TIC Recruitment, who is managing the
vacancy on behalf of Rygaards: gemma@ticrecruitment.com
Closing date: 24th of June 2021
After initial Team interviews, short-listed candidates will be invited to Copenhagen, if possible, for the final interview process that will take place between the 21st and 23rd of June inclusive.
About Rygaards International School
Rygaards School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational all-through school in Denmark, serving students from the age of 4-16. The all-through school is situated in Hellerup. The school is separated into two schools under the same roof – a Danish School and an International School. Between them, there are over 1,000 students from across the world, representing 80 different nationalities.
Rygaards School was founded in 1909 and is the oldest international school in Denmark. The all-through school is situated in large park grounds, with facilities including art rooms, music rooms, gyms and a modern learning resources centre.
Principal
Charles Dalton
Values and vision
Rygaards School wants to provide all students with an enriching educational experience in a safe and welcoming learning environment. It is vital to the school that all students feel valued and respected, and that they grow in confidence and resilience throughout the years. The school focuses on helping students to be the best versions of themselves and to reach their full academic and personal development, placing a great importance on courageous learning. Kindness and mutual respect are the key values throughout Rygaards School, and dedicated teaching staff ensure that everyone is treated as an equal and that pupils aren’t afraid to use their voice to express their opinions or ideas. Students are nurtured as determined, independent, respectful and ambition individuals who leave fully prepared for the challenges and opportunities of a modern and ever-changing world. A wide range of extra-curricular activities are organised for pupils to get involved in and gain new experiences outside of the classroom. These include drama club, dance lessons and sports teams
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