Principal
St George's British International School
Rome, Italy
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 22 February 2018
Job overview
St Georges British International School is one of Europes leading independent schools. A vibrant community of 860 students aged 3 to 18 drawn from over 70 different nationalities, St Georges is an inclusive, global community with a proud track record of high academic achievement and an impressive local and national reputation for excellence.
The School has benefited from outstanding service from Martyn Hales who is retiring after 10 successful years as Principal. The Board of Governors now seek a visionary leader to take an already high performing school with considerable potential into the next exciting stage in its development. Working with an experienced leadership team and talented staff, the next Principal has a unique opportunity to develop St Georges as a world-class school operating at the forefront of international education
Inspiring, visionary and ambitious, the successful candidate will motivate and lead the diverse St Georges community in pursuit of even greater success. S/he will have the strategic skills to shape the future of a complex, multi-site organisation with prominent position in Rome, and the personal authority and gravitas to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders locally, nationally and internationally. A track record of successful senior leadership experience is essential, as is a global perspective, commitment to internationalism and a genuine resonance with St Georges ethos and values.
To download the appointment details for this role, including information on how to apply, please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies quoting reference 3443.
The closing date for applications is 0830hrs GMT on Thursday 22nd February 2018.
St Georges is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to equally share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
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About St George's British International School
Welcome to St Georgeʼs British International School - Established 1958.
We are delighted that you are considering applying for a position at St Georgeʼs. We are one of the leading and most academically successful British International Schools in Europe, with a rich history of providing a world-class education to expatriate and internationally minded families in one of the worldʼs most iconic cities.
Our Vision is to be the best International School in Europe where all learners discover their passion and purpose, developing the character, skills and confidence to make a difference in the world. Our Mission is to ensure that all learners become the best version of themselves, in an environment of collaboration, respect and kindness. We focus on the inspirational teaching and holistic development of highly committed, aspirational and resilient learners. Everyone contributes to our happy and welcoming school community where strong relationships and cooperation lead to exceptional learning.
Our Founding Values are Internationalism, Inclusivity and Excellence. We are an internationally diverse community where differences are respected and celebrated. We are a welcoming community where all pupils, alumni, staff and parents are encouraged to thrive, feel safe and belong. We are a hugely ambitious community where all learners are challenged to strive for excellence in all that they do.
Be A Part of Our Special Community
Our incredible pupils - uniquely in Rome - come from 100 different countries and this infuses our school with vibrancy, inclusivity, tolerance, respect and support. Our highly qualified team of teachers includes many leading educationalists and experts in their field who inspire the pupils to genuinely be the best they can be.
We are dedicated to not only recruiting and retaining the best teachers, but also to ensuring that we constantly develop and improve the education that they provide for our pupils through a focus on training, coaching, research and innovation. Our close links with the worldʼs highest performing and most aspirational universities ensure that our Georgians are filled with ambition and have the highest possible expectations for their future.
Our programme of co-curricular activities allows pupils to develop a wide range of interests beyond the curriculum. Our sports facilities are without parallel in the city. Our performing arts and music productions are breathtaking in both their ambition and scope. And, perhaps not surprisingly for a school with such close links to the cityʼs diplomatic community, we have consistently excelled on the international stage in our Model United Nations endeavours.
With two campuses - a Junior School in the heart of Rome and a Junior and Senior School based in La Storta in the cityʼs northern suburbs, the school is seeking exceptional team members who can contribute to the exciting next phase of our development.
School Accolades
- Specialist Provision Provider of the Year, TES Awards for International Schools (Shortlisted for April 2024)
- Top 100 IB Schools in the World (Summer 2023 Examination Session)
- COBIS Accredited Member with Double Beacon Status (Learning & Teaching,Governance) (2023)
- Top 125 Schools in the World: Schools Index by Carfax (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
St Georgeʼs British International School is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults. Every member of staff employed at St Georgeʼs has a responsibility to safeguard. St Georgeʼs endeavours to provide a safe and welcoming environment where all staff and learners are respected and valued.
The schoolʼs Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, applicable to all employees, includes the procedures for spotting and reporting child protection concerns, the role of Designated Safeguarding Leads, procedures, actions, referral processes and support measures.
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