Assistant Head of School and Sixth Form

hace 1 semana

Vigo, Pontevedra, España O Castro British School A tiempo completo
O Castro British International School is a private international school offering a top-quality education from Early Years to Pre-university.

The school's curriculum has been fully approved by both the Galician Government and the British Council, and is considered to be, alongside its sister school in Coruña, one of the foremost British School in the Galicia region.

It is the first and only Cambridge-approved school in Galicia.


True to our core principles, we educate our students to be independent, innovative thinkers and responsible human beings, fostering social and environmental awareness and exploring the increasing complexity of the globalised world in which we live.

We believe that each child is unique and individual and we tailor each student's educational journey to suit their particular needs, ensuring progress in all areas of the curriculum.


Leadership of Others

  • Support the Head of School in the strategic leadership of the school
  • Lead and uphold the school and group mission, values and learning principles across the school
  • Ensure the ethos and commitment to high standards and a culture for learning is secured through the leadership and management of other leaders
  • Support middle leaders so that they are able to lead others effectively and bring about measurable improvements in the quality of teaching and learning
  • Strong leadership skills in all areas including
  • Safeguarding
  • Ensure the school environment and practices for students and staff are safe, promoting healthy living and wellbeing
  • Oversight of the Sixth Form which includes
Curriculum planning - monitor, review and evaluate the effectiveness of the Sixth form curriculum offer

Quality assurance procedures of teaching and learning within the Sixth Form

Promotion, marketing and enrolment of the Sixth Form

Sixth Form Development planning and self-evaluation

Leading Learning

  • Help ensure a robust, challenging, and engaging curriculum is in place across the school that will secure high standards, continuity of learning, and prepare students for their adult lives
  • Work with the senior leadership team to create, implement & monitor a whole school teaching and learning policy to secure consistently high quality provision across the school
  • Model and promote high expectations of all staff so that every student develops their potential and achieves well
  • Ensure smooth and effective progression through key transition points
  • Work with other senior leaders to implement an effective professional development strategy for all teaching staff

Leading Structure and Systems

  • Support middle and senior leaders to effectively monitor and interpret attitudinal and attainment data and take steps to ensure all students make good levels of progress
  • Develop, lead and implement effective quality assurance processes including competency procedures
  • Proactively communicate with the parent body in a timely and effective manner that is in line with the school values
  • Ensure robust and efficient structures and systems are in place to effectively and efficiently resource the school

Person Specification

  • University degree and recognised teaching qualification
  • Proficient level of English (Mother tongue / C2 level)
  • At least two years' school management experience
  • Experience teaching and managing UK and/or International Schools
  • Excellent communicator
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • ICT literate
  • Ability to lead by example the staff and pupils
  • Strong organisational skills and aptitude to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Proactive nature
  • A team builder and player, able to motivate students and colleague and build positive relationships
  • Flexibility and the capacity to adapt positively to any given situation

What we offer

  • Full Time Job
  • Permanent Contract
  • Good working conditions.
  • Engaged, lively and creative learners who take pride in their school.
  • A commitment to quality CPD.
  • A strong, forward thinking, collegiate leadership team.
  • Highly motivated, supportive and committed colleagues.
  • An exceptional learning environment where all pupils can flourish.
  • A special and exciting part of Spain and accompanying lifestyle opportunities for living in this culturally rich area of Europe.
  • A competitive salary with school lunch provided each day
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