Rektor (Head)
UWC Red Cross Nordic
Norway
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2018
- Apply by:
- 23 November 2017
Job overview
UWC is a global education movement uniting people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.
UWC Red Cross Nordic, established in 1995, is situated in Flekke, Fjaler Muncipality 150km north of Bergen on the west coast of Norway. With a special emphasis on Nordic, environmental and humanitarian concerns, the College brings together 200 highly motivated students from all parts of the world so they can live and learn from each other. Providing a transformative holistic education through the IB Diploma, a challenging extra-academic programme and a deep commitment to service, compassion and personal responsibility, students become involved citizens whose attitudes towards understanding and tolerance are powerful catalysts for positive change.
We seek applications from talented and highly motivated school leaders who identify with UWC’s mission and relate specifically to the College’s Nordic character and values. An accomplished manager with vision, energy and empathy, you will thrive championing the College externally, engaging actively in all aspects of its life and inspiring the next phase of its development. If not a speaker of a Scandinavian language, a willingness to learn is desirable.
To download the appointment details for this role, including information on how to apply, please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies quoting reference 3295.
The closing date for applications is 0900hrs (GMT) on Thursday 23rd November 2017.
About UWC Red Cross Nordic
Opened in 1995, the Red Cross Nordic UWC is the UWC in the Nordic region. Sponsored by Nordic governments and the Red Cross, the College focuses on the promotion of humanitarian, environmental, Nordic values and concerns.
The college is located in the beautiful fjord region of western Norway. It has 200 students, aged 16-19, all selected on merit from over 80 countries.
Founded in 1962, United World Colleges (UWC) is the only global educational movement that brings together students from all over the world – selected on personal merit, irrespective of race, religion, politics and the ability to pay – with the explicit aim of fostering peace and international understanding. Today there are twelve United World Colleges located on five continents.
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