Primary School Principal
International School of Geneva
Switzerland
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 2023-08-31T22:00:00.000Z
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2023
Job overview
La Châtaigneraie, Founex, Canton de Vaud - Primary
Seeks for September 2023
Founded in 1924, the Foundation of the International School of Geneva, commonly known as Ecolint educates 4500 students aged from 3-18 representing over 130 nationalities. Each of our eight schools is dedicated to the development of seven life-worthy, future-ready global competences: we develop lifelong learning, self-agency, the ability to interact with the world, with others and with resources so as to develop transdisciplinary, multiliterate thinking. Through this, we drive our mission, which is to educate students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together. Ecolint is built on strong humanitarian values and prides itself on its long history of pedagogical innovation, including the creation of the Model United Nations system and the International Baccalaureate. We have around 1250 employees representing more than 60 nationalities, united as one core of dynamic professionals, committed to our mission.
The La Châtaigneraie Campus is set amidst the picturesque rolling farms and villages of Founex overlooking Lake Geneva not far from the city. With a mix of historic and new buildings, the campus is split into a Primary and Secondary school with a combined total of around 1600 students. We are proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School while also offering our students the option to complete the Swiss Maturité. Our programmes are based on the IB’s ‘Learner Profile’, a set of ideals that inspire, motivate and focus the work of the school and help students to become more thoughtful, grounded, responsible and caring global citizens. Fostering these qualities is at the heart of all we do. The international team of educators is devoted to supporting and celebrating a diverse population of students.
Please note that only applications via our website will be considered
https://www.ecolint.ch/fr/our-school/jobs
To complete our team, we are looking for a:
Primary School Principal
Reporting to the Director General, the Primary School Principal has overall responsibility and accountability for the academic and administrative leadership of the La Châtaigneraie Primary School.
The Principal will provide leadership, expertise, and innovative thinking around emerging trends in primary school education, administer and manage the operations of the Primary School, and inspire faculty, staff, and students to be active and engaged learners.
In addition to being accountable for the Primary School, the Principal is also a member of the senior leadership team of Ecolint, providing guidance, leadership, and strategic direction to Ecolint as a whole.
Key responsibilities:
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team of Ecolint to ensure that all three campuses are providing an outstanding education to their students, and the overall goals and strategies of the School as a whole are being pursued.
- Have overall accountability and responsibility for all aspects of La Châtaigneraie Primary School including (through working with Ecolint’s central administration) HR, budget, admissions, and marketing.
- Oversee the appointment and professional development of outstanding educators with experience of the emotional and cognitive development of primary school students.
- Provide direction, motivation, and inspiration to the Primary School faculty, staff, and students.
- Seek new approaches to innovative learning and programme delivery, based on educational research and best practice.
- In collaboration with the Secondary School and Campus Principal, set and implement strategic priorities for teaching and learning across the campus.
- Work constructively with the Staff Association and the unions to ensure productive, positive partnerships and open and collegial relationships.
- Work closely with parents, students, staff, and other members of the internal and external La Châtaigneraie community, acting as an ambassador for the Primary School.
ACADEMIC
- Work collaboratively in identifying and integrating technology tools that transform learning in the classroom.
- In collaboration with the Secondary School Principal, work to ensure a seamless transition for students as they journey through their time at La Châtaigneraie.
- Work in partnership with the pastoral care and learning support teams to ensure appropriate provision for students with identified learning needs.
- Oversee the development of innovative programmes that provide authentic and transformational learning opportunities for students.
- Ensure continuous professional growth of staff to support programme excellence and innovation in teaching and learning.
- Conduct staff evaluations, oversee staff induction orientation programmes, and take an active role in the mentoring of new teachers and department heads.
- Lead, coach, and support teachers in the areas of curriculum design and development and ensure consistency in instructional and assessment practices.
STUDENTS
- Take an active interest in the lives of the students at La Chataigneraie, providing advice, counsel, wisdom, and support as they journey through the Primary School.
- Set and communicate high standards for curricular/instructional quality and student achievement.
- Seek out and support students’ involvement in the leadership of the Primary School.
- Ensure that La Chataigneraie Primary School continues to develop conscientious global citizens with both emotional and cultural intelligence.
- Ensure that the safety and welfare of students and staff are at the centre of all action and all decision making.
- Ensure that the Primary School offers an inclusive and safe environment for students, with a constant focus on anti-discrimination and community-building.
(see full advertisement on our website: https://www.ecolint.ch/fr/our-school/jobs)
Please note that only applications via our website will be considered
https://www.ecolint.ch/fr/our-school/jobs
About International School of Geneva
- International School of Geneva
- Route de Morillons 11
- CH - 1218 Grand-Saconnex
- Switzerland
The International School of Geneva is a mainstream, all-through, co-educational, independent, non-denominational school for children aged 3-18. It is situated across three campuses in and around Geneva in Switzerland. There are over 2000 students across the campuses.
The school was founded in 1924 with just 8 students and a rabbit. It was founded by local educators and officials of the League of Nations and ILD to provide an international education based on the programme of educational principles of the education nouvelle movement.
It is the oldest and largest functional international school in the world.
It has a bilingual foundation and it encourages students to master French as well as English. The school offers a range a qualifications including The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, International Baccalaureate Programme, Maturité Suisse, IGCSE and High School Diplomas.
There are three campuses, one in central Geneva, one in La Chataignerine in Founex just 20 minutes outside of Geneva and the third is in Geneva’s International quarter. Each campus welcomes students aged 3-18 and they share the same values and objectives.
Director General
Conrad Hughes
Values and vision
The school benefits from a breadth of educational expertise with 570 members of teaching staff from around the world and the school shares the International Baccalaureate’s aims to “develop, inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people.”
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