Vice Principal - Academic
St Clare's, Oxford
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Autumn Term
- Apply by:
- 22 February 2023
Job overview
St Clare’s is a well-known, co-educational, independent, international day and boarding college in north Oxford. We have a long and strong track record of success in providing International Baccalaureate (IB) and further education to young people from both the UK and around the world. As well as our IB World School, we also run an International College, which offers both university preparation and undergraduate courses, and a range of Summer School courses.
We are seeking an experienced and ambitious educational leader to join our dynamic senior team as Vice Principal Academic. The Vice Principal Academic is responsible for all aspects of the academic leadership and management of the IB World School and will also make a major contribution to the strategic leadership of the whole college. The successful candidate will ideally have good knowledge of the IB Diploma and the drive and energy to shape a contemporary forward-thinking environment in which our students will thrive.
St Clare’s offers an outstanding opportunity for the right candidate to further develop their career as well as a competitive reward package.
Interested candidates are warmly invited to have an initial, confidential conversation with key members of the team at RSAcademics who are handling this appointment.
- Michael Stephens, Head of Senior Schools Search: michaelstephens@rsacademics.com
- Jo Mackenzie, Senior Advisor: jomackenzie@rsacademics.com
For further information about the role and details of how to apply, please visit www.rsacademics.com
Closing date: 10:00am (UK) on Wednesday 22nd February 2023.
St Clare's is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information.
RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.
Attached documents
About St Clare's, Oxford
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College mission:
to advance international education and understanding
Statement of values and beliefs
St. Clare’s welcomes students and staff of all nationalities and cultures who will benefit from, and contribute to, our learning community. Living and studying together, we learn from one another. We are enriched and challenged by a diversity of views and ideas. In this environment, international education and understanding are advanced.
The College aims to provide an environment where our students and our staff:
• develop their intellects, their imagination and independence of mind.
• engage in creative, aesthetic and physical activities.
• learn from, and contribute to our local community.
• develop a sense of environmental awareness and responsibility to the international community.
• value honesty, compassion and intercultural understanding
• take personal responsibility for work and conduct
Our shared experience is challenging, rigorous and stimulating and is supported by student-staff relations based on mutual respect and high expectations. We are committed to extending this experience to students from a wide range of backgrounds.
St. Clare’s seeks to nurture in our students a life-long passion for learning and an enduring commitment to global citizenship.
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