Head of Senior School

2 semanas atrás

Amadora, Portugal PaRK International School Alfragide Tempo inteiro

PaRK International School Alfragide

Amadora
- New
- Job type:

- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:

- 26/08/2024
- 31 December 2023

**Job overview**:
**ROLE SUMMARY**:
PaRK International School is a top-tier international school that aims to guide and inspire students to be happy and successful in their adult lives. This is an exciting time to join the team as we are designing our growth roadmap and new staff will be able to actively participate in this project. While this is an organisation committed to academic excellence, we believe that this is only possible if we are also committed to the personal and professional growth of our staff. All staff at ParK IS are actively involved in the pastoral life of school. The role will also offer the opportunity for contribution to co-curricular clubs and enrichment.

PaRK International School is focused on the mind and heart of its students and staff. Students will leave our school prepared for academic excellence, proficient in more than one language and comfortable with exploring their own academic curiosity through research and exploration. Students will make lifelong friends and learn about the importance of service within one’s neighborhood and the World. We are determined to guide each student in overcoming their individual challenges by using and developing their strengths and by working hard. Students will learn to embrace failure as a necessary step for growth. They will learn to be comfortable stepping out of their comfort zones and constantly challenging themselves. Practicing these values of academic excellence and personal growth will guide our students to live a productive and happy life.

To join us in the next academic year, we are looking for a talented and well-qualified Head of Senior School.

The Head of Senior School plays a central role in the growth and development plan of the school. Reporting to the Executive Head of School, the Head of Senior School is responsible for The Deputy Head: Academic, the Deputy Head: Pastoral, the IB Coordinator and the Assistant Head: Curriculum and Student Progress.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Work closely and collaboratively with the Executive Head and Senior Management Team to implement the School’s present educational strategy and policies
- Lead the recruitment and retention of Senior School staff.
- Lead on the Safeguarding of Senior School students.
- Ensure a broad range of opportunities are offered to Senior School students through the development of an outstanding co-curricular programme
- Ensure excellent pastoral care for Senior School students through oversight of the work of the Deputy Head Pastoral and Heads of Year
- Working collaboratively with the Head of Admissions on the admission and induction of new students into the Senior school.
- Act as line manager to the Senior School Deputy Head: Academic, Deputy Head: Pastoral, IB Diploma Coordinator and Assistant Head: Curriculum and Student Progress and members of middle leadership as required.
- To lead the review and implementation of teaching & learning policies.
- Align and develop the Senior School curriculum in collaboration with Senior colleagues across the whole school.

**MORE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Ensure a broad range of trips, visits and other educational opportunities through Senior School.
- Ensure excellence in the school’s university and careers guidance programme.
- Oversee the Assistant Head: Curriculum and Student Progress role in tracking student assessment to evaluate student progression and act upon the results guaranteeing each student achieves their best, using benchmarks and setting targets for improvement
- Ensure a culture and ethos of challenge, accountability and support.
- Ensure the PaRK IS culture is spread out across the school community.
- Oversee the strategic development of new and emerging technologies to enhance and extend the learning experience of students
- Be fully committed to diversity, inclusion and a global perspective on education
- Be a highly visible, inspiring and an active presence throughout the PaRK IS community
- Foster excellent relationships with students, staff, parents, and other PaRK IS Schools

**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE**:
Educational Expertise: Advanced degree in education, extensive teaching experience, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Leadership Skills: Proven leadership in a senior management role, strong decision-making, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders (e.g., students, staff, parents).

Curriculum Development: Experience in curriculum development, knowledge of educational standards, and collaboration with educators to enhance curriculum quality.

Hands-on leadership: Active involvement with students and staff, participation in daily school activities, promote direct involvement in problem-solving, and maintain accessibility through an open-door policy, creating a transparent and approachable leadership style.

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