Assistant Head: Senior School - Bahrain, August
Curriculum: UK and IB
Experience: 3 years post qualifying plus relevant leadership experience
Sponsorship: Single or married with up to 3 dependents
Salary: Excellent Tax free salary
Contract: 2 years
School vision/Ethos:
Opening in this not for profit school has risen to become a thriving international school with a superb reputation as one of the best schools in the region. The school is firmly rooted in the British traditions but with an international outlook and caters for over students from over 70 nationalities (40% British). The school has been rated as outstanding and the high standards of teaching throughout the school are reflected in the excellent student results and achievement. For the last two years this school has been ranked in the top private schools in the world.
The school has two sites with the Infant and Junior school located in Saar (opened in ) and the Senior school is located in Isa Town.
Location Overview:
Bahrain is a magnificent island, a great mix of local culture and modern western influences offer expats a fantastic lifestyle, beautiful beaches, modern shopping malls, international foods and superb transport links to the rest of the Middle East means this island has something for everyone.
Requirements:
You will be an outstanding, passionate and motivated Assistant head and as part of the senior leadership team you will support the delivery of the schools strategic and operational aims. The successful candidate will be outstanding in their current role and be able to demonstrate the ability to successfully lead school initiatives.
In addition you should have:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Previous UK and/or IB curriculum experience
- A degree related to the subject you teach
- Previous international experience desirable but not essential
- A solid understanding of the developmental and curricular needs of students in international schools.
- Effective communication skills with the whole school community
- able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning
- passionate about raising learners' individual achievements with innovative ideas to build on good practice
Package:
- Very competitive tax free salary (some of the best in the region)
- Accommodation provided
- Annual flights
- End of contract gratuity
- Medical Insurance
- Free tuition for up to 3 dependents