Head Teacher

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity for an exceptional individual to lead a prestigious co-educational International School in Malawi.

Hillview International School is an established Cambridge International School based in Limbe, Malawi. The school is a vibrant, family orientated community which aims to provide our pupils with a solid foundation for life long learning.

We strive for academic excellence (Cambridge Checkpoint), encouraging creativity and enquiring minds.

Our goal is to develop independent, confident, and compassionate citizens with a strong sense of social responsibility.

The school has been a successful provider of Primary education in Malawi since the late 1950’s and has recently expanded to provide secondary education.

Job Purpose and Responsibilities

To lead and manage the affairs of the school, enabling the delivery of a quality education through the appropriate involvement of the pupils, staff, parents and the community it serves. The Head Teacher is responsible for the strategic development of the school including the expansion of the secondary school.

Job Specific Requirements

• Applicants should hold an Education degree, an Internationally recognised teaching qualification and have knowledge and experience of the National Curriculum of England & Wales.
• Experience of a school senior management role, including staff and resources management.
• Awareness of current initiatives in education.
• To be responsible, together with the School Board and the Senior Management Team, for the strategic direction of the school through formulation of whole school aims and policies, and the monitoring of their implementation.
• To be responsible for standards and quality in the school, and reporting to the School Board.
• To be responsible for management of the school staff.
• To be responsible for management of the school’s financial and physical resources.
• To ensure appropriate support for pupils including relevant teaching duties.
• To be responsible for making appropriate arrangements for working in partnership with parents.

Hillview Head Teacher should:

• Have an outstanding and proven track record of successful school leadership.
• Know how pupils learn best and how they can achieve their full potential.
• Successfully lead and manage staff to achieve a common goal.
• Establish strong and positive relationships with parents, future families, School Board and the community as a whole.
• Ensure that all dealings with members of the school community are conducted in a professional manner where there must be mutual respect and willingness to listen to both sides.
• Be engaging, possess excellent communication skills and have strong emotional intelligence.
• Articulate a strong vision and make the vision a reality.

How to Apply

To apply for the Head Teacher position please send your resume (not more than two pages A4), your Education Philosophy (one A4 page), a covering letter outlining your motivation for your application with names and contact details of three referees, of which one should be your current employer, to Mr Shaun Saunders, Chairman of Hillview International School Board; shaun.saunders@lbpmw.com

Further Information

Please contact Mr Richard Maclean should you wish to arrange an informal discussion about this role; headmaster@hillviewschool.mw

The closing date for applications is 21/09/18

First Round Interviews: – 24/09/18 – 28/09/18

Final Interviews – short listed candidates will be notified

Hillview International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening background checks as part of their pre-employment enquiries.