Head of the United World College in Mostar
UWC Mostar
Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 1st July 2018
- Apply by:
- 12 January 2018
Job overview
Public vacancy announcement for the appointment of Head of the United World College in Mostar
UWC Mostar seeks a dedicated and inspiring Head who is committed to the intellectual, social, and ethical development of students and staff, and who recognises that learning also takes place beyond the classroom. UWC Mostar values candidates who are drawn to the educational experience of the United World Colleges, and to UWC Mostar’s unique mission in particular.
The candidate must meet the following conditions (in addition to the general conditions stipulated by the Law):
- Being in possession of a University degree;
- Meeting the conditions for being a teacher pursuant to the Law;
- Having at least five years of teaching experience (preferably IB);
- Not having a criminal conviction record;
- Not performing any other public function which may have influence on a possible conflict of interest;
- Having excellent English language skills.
In addition to the above mentioned conditions, the applicant should possess the following qualities:
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Understanding of and commitment to UWC mission and its values;
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Understanding of the post-conflict situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and, in particular, its issues related to education;
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Strong organisational skills, efficient in decision-making and finding solutions in challenging situations;
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Representing the College locally, within the UWC community and globally;
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Stimulating, developing and empowering staff and creating a team culture;
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Ability to work in an international environment with teachers and students from many different backgrounds and cultures;
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Cooperate with institutions of the City of Mostar and BiH with the aim to fulfil UWC Mostar’s objective as an educational institution;
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Competence and dedication to execute strategic planning and maintain financial discipline;
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Effective leadership skills.
When applying, the candidate should enclose the following information:
- CV (including current address of residence and contact number);
- Motivational letter;
- Certified copy of University degree;
- Certified copy of teacher diploma;
- Certified copy of birth certificate;
- Certified copy of passport;
- Proof of work experience (e.g. pay slips);
- Certificate of non-criminal conviction record;
- At least two referees with contact details.
Applications (with requested documentation) should be sent to: info@uwcim.uwc.org or by post:
UWC Mostar
Španski trg 1
88000 Mostar
Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Deadline for applications is Friday 12th January 2018. The position is for a four-year period and the appointment starts from 1st July 2018.
The vacancy will remain open after the given deadline in case none of the interested candidates meet the given requirements, and the candidates can be informed about that in the College.
Applicants who meet the required criteria will be invited for an interview, but incomplete and untimely applications will not be taken into consideration.
Within eight days from the day of the decision-making, the College Board will inform all candidates in writing about the decision of appointment.
Attached documents
About UWC Mostar
United World College in Mostar (UWC Mostar) was founded in 2006 as the core part of the Foundation Education in Action. It is one of the 15 colleges within the UWC movement.
UWC Mostar is the first UWC in the Balkans and the only one with an explicit aim to contribute to the reconstruction of a post-conflict society. The college educates students to learn and appreciate their differences, while promoting equality, tolerance, and critical thinking.
UWC Mostar students come from all over the world, as well as from all ethnic groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region. All students live, study and serve in the community together creating a unique example of integrated education in post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina. The College also serves as the Centre for Professional Development of BiH Teachers who receive training in international educational standards.
Context
UWC Mostar was and is the first UWC with the explicit aim to contribute to the reconstruction of a post-conflict society, and also the first to be housed within an existing national school. The college is based within the striking Austro-Hungarian building of Gimnazija Mostar. Our students are secondary school students belonging to all ethnic groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as by students from the nearby region and further abroad, all of whom live, study and serve the community together.
UWC Mostar enriches the UWC movement by adding its unique aim: “To equip the next generations of young people in Bosnia and Herzegovina with the knowledge, skills, leadership qualities and international values, necessary to bridge the still existing ethnic divisions and move their country into the 21st century.”
We aim to reach and to influence those young people in Bosnia who are seeking to shape their future in a society that has yet to come to terms with its past. They are the future of the country and its hope for reconciliation. Furthermore, the UWC Mostar broadens this special mission by offering the same opportunities to the young people from all over the world, especially those coming from other post-conflict countries, particularly from the Balkans.
UWC Mostar educates students to learn and appreciate their differences, at the same time promoting equality, tolerance and critical thinking. All students live, study and serve in the community together creating a unique example of integrated education in post war Bosnia and Herzegovina. We aim to offer a convincing classroom model of integrated curriculum thus offering a model for broader educational reform in the country and the region.
For further information, download the political statement from our Board, "A School in the Peace Process http://uwcmostar.ba/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/A-School-in-the-Peace-Process.pdf "
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