Primary Deputy Head Teacher
Sakhalin International School
Sakhalin, Russia
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Mid-August 2017
- Apply by:
- 29 September 2016
Job overview
Sakhalin International School is a Shell affiliated school, operated by Sakhalin Energy Investment Company (SEIC). SEIC is developing an oil field and a gas field off the north-eastern coast of Sakhalin. Its activities include production, transportation, processing, and marketing of oil and natural gas, and was the first company in Russia to operate a Product Sharing Agreement with the Russian Federation.
Sakhalin International School (SIS) is a school for primary and middle years students of SEIC and Exxon expatriate employees, and other contractors originating from many different home countries, making SIS a truly international school. At present there are 160 students on roll.
SIS adapts the National Curriculum for England for English and Mathematics, alongside the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the International Middle Years Curriculum. (IMYC).
In January 2016, SIS was the first school world-wide to be accredited by the IPC at Mastering level using the IPC Self-Review 2nd Edition.
Following its recent IPC Accreditation award at Mastering level, SIS seeks a thoughtful, adaptable and resilient Deputy Head Teacher to support future plans for Bigger and Better Learning.
As Deputy Head Teacher you will:
- Be an excellent teacher and effective school leader
- Have a proven track record of making a significant and positive impact on the learning opportunities for children
- Be able to deliver high standards in all areas of the school
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be a good team player
- Play a leading role in demonstrating the excellence of our school to stakeholders and within the local and wider community
You will need to have:
- A degree, or postgraduate qualification in education
- Qualified Teacher status
- Significant and relevant experience in teaching, educational leadership and school management
- Experience in a leadership role which emphasises good communication skills and cooperation
- A professional interest in, and knowledge about, recent educational developments and initiatives
- An understanding of the future competencies our learners will need and the skills to develop these through great classroom practice
- Proven success in curriculum management
- High standards and expectations of both yourself and others
- Experience of teaching the National Curriculum for England, or another English medium curriculum
- Experience of teaching the International Early Years Curriculum, International Primary Curriculum, International Middle Years Curriculum, or similar
- Experience of teaching children with English as an additional language
- Qualities of respect and adaptability to engage with, and contribute to, the school and wider community
The successful applicant will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance, and there may be an option, by mutual agreement, to extend on an annual basis. You will be remunerated with an attractive and competitive salary and additional benefits including housing, education for dependent children (currently to age of 13) and medical care. You will also have the opportunity for further professional development and new challenges.
Further information about SIS can be found on the school’s website: www.sakhalinschool.net and on the TES School Groups page under ‘Shell Schools’.
For details of the post and how to apply please visit:
www.wclgroup.com/school-management/vacancies
Closing date: Friday 30 September, 2016: 12.00 noon (UK time).
Completed application forms and a CV should be sent by email to: shellrecruit@wclgroup.com
Final interviews are expected to be held in late October, 2016.
If you are successful, you will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (you can find further details on www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/overview) or for a police check/clearance from your home/resident country.
Offer of employment is subject to visa requirements and local rules and legislation. A final offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory police check, medical check and visa approval.
About Sakhalin International School
- Sakhalin International School
- 35, Dzerzhinskogo Street, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
- 693020
- Russian Federation
About Sakhalin International School
Sakhalin International School links around 150 children from the ages of 3 to 13 to bigger and better learning in an international environment. We share learning with over 30 nationalities, developing reflective thinkers through personal qualities, academic rigour and international mindedness to support the kinds of children we are helping to develop.
In 2016, we became the first school world-wide to be accredited by the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) at Mastering Level, using the 2nd Edition IPC Self Review protocol. The IPC, along with the National Curriculum for England mathematics and Language programmes of study, guides learning to the age of 11 at our school where we integrate themed learning across subjects as much as possible whilst keeping subjects separate. For further information, please visit: www.greatlearning.com/ipc
The Middle Years section of our school (ages 11-13) opened in 2013-14. Students in this age-group are guided by the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) and National Curriculum for England mathematics and Language programmes of study. For further information, please visit: www.greatlearning.com/imyc
Following our accreditation, the school identified key areas that could link its learning community to even bigger and better learning in future: Technology, Learning About Learning, Wider Community, Culture, Independent Yet Interdependent [subjects]. Groups of teachers lead these areas, using research and the community around them to be innovative.
As we support children and students in developing personal qualities and international mindedness, the Wider Community group supports links to more learning within our locality. We collaborate in learning with three local schools through various cultural events and community projects: team building, learning about famous Russian people, ‘Winter Sports’ and reduce-reuse-recycle projects. Links with local coaches now offer a wide range of after school activities and we facilitate more real and relevant learning within the Yuzhno Sakhalinsk area and beyond.
Each classroom uses technology to support learning, including iPads and laptops. The Technology Team supports the development of ICT to support learning across the school as we integrate ICT across all subjects to support our long-term vision.
To support improved learning opportunities for children staff ’Collaborate, Cooperate and Negotiate’ to maintain a shared, team approach to learning professionally. The Learning About Learning group reviews research and guides the team on new learning journeys that support our vision long term. Learning and Reflective Thinking is supported through visible thinking tools, big questions and provocations and learners working in teams.
Parents are very much encouraged to be partners in their child’s learning and information evenings, open afternoons and newsletters share the school’s philosophy, ethos and culture, providing parents with new learning to support their child(ren).
Location
Sakhalin International School is located on the Zima Highlands camp in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, an island off the east coast of Russia, near to Japan. Flights are daily into Sakhalin from Moscow (and other Russian cities) and Seoul. Commercial flights are also scheduled between Japan and Sakhalin.
Zima Highlands hosts the school, Swimming Pool, Sports Centre, The Hub (bar, restaurant, DVD and book library), playgrounds and residences. Outside of Zima is the city of Yuzhno Sakhalinsk, a growing city with many amenities including shopping malls, theatres, ice rinks, restaurants (great variety), bars and markets. Occasionally overseas bands, theatre or dance groups come and play in the venues of Sakhalin.
The climate varies from summer to winter and provides different opportunities to explore and experience the beauty of the island in different ways. In the summer, when temperatures can reach mid to late twenties (centigrade), people explore the islands beaches and forests to swim, walk, fish or barbecue. People in the community often coordinate road trips, hikes, weekly mountain bike rides, beach barbecues and trips to watch salmon swimming upstream in September.
In the winter, temperatures can drop to minus thirty (centigrade) but with blue skies, bright sunshine and good clothing there is much to explore also. Within 10 minutes’ drive of camp is a ski slope with several runs to challenge snowboarders and skiers. Some people venture off-piste, hiking to different hills and making their own tracks, or cross-country skiing from one location to the other. Around Yuzhno are several ice skating venues (all year) including outdoor ones in the winter months. With the changing temperature so the scenery changes new opportunities arise e.g. a walk on the frozen sea or barbecues in the snow.
Sakhalin International School is a friendly and caring international learning community for 3-13 year olds in which everyone is valued and included. For further details, please visit the school website: www.sakhalinschool.net
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