Principal
American Academy Nicosia
Cyprus
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 20th August 2016
- Apply by:
- 8 March 2016
Job overview
Required for August 20, 2016 (or nearest possible date after this)
Established in 1922, the American Academy is a private co-educational school with more than 340 students aged between six and 18 years. Children and young people from all cultural backgrounds make this a truly international school with a distinctive commitment to education and care.
Within this supportive learning environment, we encourage every student to reach their full potential. We aim to help them develop the personal qualities which will make them responsible, thinking and caring adults, set within the context of Christian faith and practice. Teaching is in English and our courses lead to a recognised High School Diploma, GCSE, A level and LCCI qualifications.
We are now seeking an ambitious individual to build on the school’s rich history and lead it into an outstanding future that’s underpinned by a strong Christian philosophy. This challenging and rewarding role will see you devise a strategy to drive future growth, set goals and steer a clear path to achieving them. As well as expanding the curriculum, you will support and develop staff to provide exceptional teaching and learning to meet every student’s individual needs.
Substantial teaching and management experience gained in a secondary British curriculum setting is essential, combined with an understanding of – and a real commitment to - Christian education. Equally important, you should be a motivational leader and communicator; you can inspire everyone around you with your vision as you shape a culture based on co-operation, collaboration and shared goals.
The initial contract is for three years, which is renewable. An excellent benefits package includes subsidised pension and medical scheme, relocation expenses, accommodation, transport and return annual flight to your country of origin. Salary is equivalent to €55,000.
Find out more about the American Academy by visiting our website at aan.ac.cy
To apply, please email your current CV with a covering letter to Sharon.mohan@gabbitas.com or call Gabbitas on +44 (0) 20 7220 0191
Final date for applications: 8th March 2016
About American Academy Nicosia
- American Academy Nicosia
- 3A Michael Parides Street, P.O. Box 21967, 1515 Nicosia
- Cyprus
American Academy Nicosia s a co-educational all-through school based in Nicosia in Cyprus. It is a private English language school and operates as a non-profit organisation.
The school has a rich history, stretching back for over 95 years. Founded in 1922, it first opened its doors as a school providing secondary education to girls growing up in Cyprus. In 1977, the school became coeducational and in the years that followed there was an expansion in both its enrolment, its grounds and its buildings. American Academy Nicosia welcomes students from all over the world. Students in the secondary school have the opportunity to study IGCSE, GCSE and GCE AS and A levels, available through the Cambridge International and Edexcel examination boards.
Values and vision
The American Academy Nicosia Cyprus has committed itself to supporting each student’s family through careful and considerate pricing and effective partnership. It wishes to see its students grow in excellence, knowledge and wisdom, becoming citizens with high values of honour and respect for themselves, for others and for the world around them. The school, according to its founding philosophy, aims to promote a balance of academic, physical and social development for all its students. It seeks to nurture students in an atmosphere inspired by its Christian legacy. At the school, it is firmly believed that high expectations for both the staff and student body are central to its vision.
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