Head Teacher
The British College of Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Expired
- Salary:
- Very Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2017
- Apply by:
- 13 October 2016
Job overview
The British College of Brazil is a school of exceptional quality, high standards and ambition. Established in 2011, it now has a roll of over 500 students split over two modern and well-equipped campuses. It has become the school of choice for many local and expat families, due to its diverse international make up (over 30 different nationalities).
The Board of Governors is looking for a Head Teacher with strong credentials to take further the achievement of the current Head and to lead successfully the school in its next phase of development. This will include the introduction of IGCSEs and the IB Diploma.
The ideal candidate will have the ability, energy and aspiration to lead a team in pursuit of the highest standards of education. He or she will be a person of kindness and integrity who will always put the needs of the students first. The ability to work with considerable autonomy in an international environment and to take advantage of all the opportunities this brings is essential.
BCB is a part of the British Schools Foundation, a UK based organisation that aims to promote quality British-style education worldwide. BSF’s global network consists of 11 schools across 4 continents, including Brazil, USA, Spain, Russia, China and other countries. BSF strives to ensure all the schools within the organisation stand out for the quality of education that they provide, and no effort is spared in the pursuit of this objective.
For more information about the role, please download the attached BCB Head Teacher Candidate Brief. The remuneration package, attractive and competitive, will be discussed with successful candidates.
To apply for this position, applicants are required to complete the online application form found here, including a recent photograph and detailed supporting statement:
https://britishcollegebrazil.org/british-college-brazil/staff/join-us
Applicants should provide contact details of three referees including the current and past direct line managers. References will not be requested without informing the candidates first.
Closing date for applications is Friday, October 14th.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practice. Appointments are subject to an interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.
Attached documents
About The British College of Brazil
- The British College of Brazil
- Av. Engenheiro Oscar Americano, 630, Cidade Jardim - Morumbi
- Sao Paulo
- 05673 - 05
- Brazil
History and Ethos
The British College of Brazil (BCB) is one of the leading international schools in Sao Paulo offering contemporary British international education to students from Early Years through to Secondary up to Year 10, with provisions to expand through to Sixth Form in 2019/20. Since opening in 2011, BCB has become the school of choice for expatriate and Brazilian parents looking to provide their children with highest levels of education.
The school is now part of Nord Anglia Education, the world’s leading premium schools organisation. We are a family of 54 international schools, boarding schools and private schools located in 24 countries around the world.
Location and Facilities
BCB is located in two separate exclusive areas of Sao Paulo: Cidade Jardim and Chácara Flora.
The Cidade Jardim Campus (Pre-Nursery to Year 4) has a small, close-knit community that is helpful for new and younger families to settle in quickly, whilst the larger site, the Chácara Flora Campus, (Pre-Nursery to Year 13) accommodates more students. Both campuses have a range of rich academic resources and the latest technologies integrated into the curriculum and classrooms.
Career Development and Benefits
A career with BCB offers all the opportunities associated with a dynamic, global organisation. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, including housing, international medical cover, annual flights, relocation allowance and bursaries for accompanying children.
We also provide fantastic learning and continuing professional development opportunities, both within the school and across Nord Anglia Education.
The Future
BCB currently offers education up to Year 13, with provisions to expand through to Sixth Form in 2019/20. BCB is now also a candidate school to offer the IB Diploma. In an increasingly competitive market, BCB continues to strengthen its ambition of being the region’s most respected and highest achieving school.
Further Information
- The British College of Brazil
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