HEAD OF SECONDARY APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF. THE LADY ELIZABETH SCHOOL ALICANTE, SPAIN students Coeducational Day British Curriculum

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1 APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF THE LADY ELIZABETH SCHOOL ALICANTE, SPAIN students Coeducational Day British Curriculum THE LADY ELIZABETH SCHOOL for August 2016 LSC Education: recruiting outstanding leaders in education Call us: +44 (0)

2 LSC Education: recruiting outstanding leaders in education APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF THE LADY ELIZABETH SCHOOL, ALICANTE, SPAIN The Lady Elizabeth School is ranked as one of Spain s best international schools, offering an outstanding British-style education to its students. The School benefits from being located in the beautiful region of Alicante and is set on two sites, with the Junior School in Cumbre del Sol, Benitachell, with stunning views of the Mediterranean, and the Senior School nestled in the Jalon Valley. The Senior School currently has 476 students along with a thriving Sixth Form, and plans are currently underway to provide improved facilities for the school to support its ongoing development and success. About 40% of the pupils are British and 30% Spanish, with the remainder from a broad range of different nationalities. The Senior School follows the British curriculum leading to GCSEs, IGCSEs and then A-Levels in the 6th Form. Elements of the Spanish Curriculum are also followed, in particular by the Spanish-speaking students, who learn Spanish Language, Ciencias Sociales and the language of the Comunidad Autónoma. The aim of studying the Spanish Section is to obtain the Graduado in Secondary Education. The Lady Elizabeth School Senior School, while non-selective, has seen outstanding academic success with students achieving top results on an international scale, in a range of subjects. At Secondary Level, the exposure to a wide variety of subjects allows the pupils to sample different aspects of education and to start planning their professional lives. The school has developed enviable traditions and reputations in the fields of sports, music, speech, dance and drama. A wide range of opportunities are provided for the pupils to take part in extra-curricular activities and competitive events. classroom and beyond; inspiring each curious, creative and confident child to flourish; equipping each child with the knowledge, skills and motivation to succeed; and nurturing each child to develop the character and values to thrive in a challenging world. Due to the continuing growth and success of The Lady Elizabeth School, the Headmaster is currently seeking to appoint a Head of Secondary to lead the Senior School, supported by its outstanding team of staff, to its next stage of development and excellence. The newly appointed Head of Secondary will commence in August The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of outstanding academic school leadership at secondary level, preferably with experience in an international school setting. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of how to contribute and work collaboratively with a wider family of schools. Excellent interpersonal skills will be needed, along with a welcoming, energetic and dynamic character and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders. For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Edward Clark on +44(0) or +44 (0) , or at edward@lsceducation.com. To apply for the post, please visit The Lady Elizabeth School and International Schools Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo relevant background checks. The Lady Elizabeth School is a part of Colegios Laude, a group of private schools in Spain offering a high quality, multi-lingual education from 1-18 years of age. With almost 5,500 students in seven prominent locations, the schools count as the largest group of international schools in Spain. Each school offers the highest quality education within secure, well-equipped facilities with a purpose to nurture each child to be an independent learner equipped to thrive in a challenging global world. The schools rank amongst the top private schools in the country with students progressing to the best universities in Spain and around the world. Colegios Laude are owned by the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a growing family of schools which currently also owns Cambridge International School in the UK and Reach British School in Abu Dhabi, and has plans in process to acquire more schools around the world over the coming years. ISP has a clear aim to put the child s learning at the core of everything it does. The group s core purpose is defined as: having the passion for learning that leads to each child s success in the 2

3 Call us: +44 (0) THE LADY ELIZABETH SCHOOL JOB DESCRIPTION A. The Head of Secondary is responsible to the Headmaster and is expected to; 1. Have sympathy with and give support to the educational aims and ethos of the school. 2. Be an active and supportive member of the Senior Management Team. 3. Make such reports as the Headmaster and ISP may reasonably require. 4. Be included in all social events relating to the schools as a whole. 5. Work such hours as shall be deemed reasonable and necessary to discharge the Head of Secondary duties efficiently and conscientiously. The Head of Secondary may not hold any office or engage in any employment or voluntary activity, which may interfere with the proper performance of the Head of Secondary duties. 6. Assist with the efficient organisation and administration of the school. 7. Participate in the teaching of pupils as appropriate and have regard to the other duties listed below. B. The Head of Secondary has specific responsibility for the School s academic process and the development of the delivery of the curriculum in all Key Stages of Secondary. 1. To be responsible for the development of the curriculum at all levels in consultation with the Heads of Department under direction of the Headmaster. 2. To give guidance on the choice of options in Year To inform pupils of their timetable. 4. To be responsible to the Headmaster for the work of the timetabling team. 5. To have overall responsibility for assessment, recording and reporting in the school. 6. To liaise with the Head of Pastoral Care to ensure the appropriate implementation of policy in relation to Special Needs throughout the School. 7. To oversee the programme of departmental reviews; results, staffing, and providing positive feedback to HoDs and staff. 8. To assist in the coordination of the School s programme of Appraisal. 9. To meet in the Autumn Term, and when otherwise necessary, with each Head of Department to review overall academic performance of pupils and staff where appropriate. 10. To share in the minuting of meetings, when necessary. 11. To interview prospective pupils to explain the available curriculum and assess the pupil s basic standard on entering the school. 12. To have an overview of the school curriculum. 13. To share in the preparation of the School Development Plan. 14. To oversee the process in Internal Examinations. 15. To oversee all baseline testing in Years 7 and To share in the updating of the Staff Handbook. 17. To help collate, update and publish the school calendar. 18. To assist with organization of Parents Evenings and Parents Information Afternoons. 3

4 LSC Education: recruiting outstanding leaders in education APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF THE LADY ELIZABETH SCHOOL, ALICANTE, SPAIN C. The Head of Secondary is expected to support the Headmaster and school stakeholders in ensuring the highest quality of learning and teaching by: 1. Providing an example of excellence as a leading classroom practitioner and inspiring and motivating other staff. 2. Working with the Senior Leadership Team and Headmaster to sustain high expectations and excellent practice in learning and teaching throughout the school. 3. Monitoring and evaluating the quality of teaching and standards of student s achievement and use benchmarks and set targets for improvement 4. Being involved in monitoring and supporting continuous professional development with other members of staff to raise student s standards of achievement and to evaluate practice 5. Assisting the Headmaster and staff in ensuring that resources are effectively deployed to provide maximum benefit for learning and teaching D. The Head of Secondary is expected to assist in the maintenance of the ethos of the school by; 1. Endeavouring to ensure that ISP values are central to the school and the relationships within it. 2. Playing a role in the school which ensures that the highest standards of conduct are expected and achieved. E. The Head of Secondary is expected to play their part in ensuring that each child has his or her character, self-esteem and potential developed in a caring and constructive way. This includes; 1. Assisting in the production of criteria and procedures for selecting pupils in consultation with the Headmaster. 2. Sharing the joys, achievements, attainments, disappointments and failures of the pupils. 3. Helping to ensure that there are opportunities both to encourage responsibility and for competition and co-operation so that pupils can appreciate the value of both individual achievement and living together in a community. 4. Overseeing the extra-curricular programme. 4

5 Call us: +44 (0) THE LADY ELIZABETH SCHOOL F. The Head of Secondary is expected to assist in monitoring of staffing so that high professional standards are maintained. This includes; 1. Assisting in the development of staff appropriately and allocating duties in a manner consistent with conditions of employment. 2. Encouraging the staff to share in the process by which the aims and objectives of the school are interpreted, supported and believed. 3. Assisting the Headmaster in the appointment and appraisal of staff where appropriate. 4. Assisting the Headmaster in the school s Professional Development programme as appropriate. 5. Assisting with the efficient organisation and administration of the school and ensure the support of the staff. PERSON SPECIFICATION Bachelor s degree and Qualified Teacher Status Master s degree in Education (desirable but not essential) Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Minimum 5 years teaching experience as an outstanding teacher Minimum 3 years successful and relevant experience in a position of educational leadership at secondary level Up to date knowledge and experience of the British national curriculum. Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development Collaborative leadership style, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Flexible and adaptable to change, growth and development. Ambitious, hard-working, motivated and a strong role model. G. The Head of Secondary is expected to assist in the management of effective public relations. This includes; 1. Assisting in an effective communication system within the schools for the day to day running and management of events. REMUNERATION PACKAGE A competitive salary will be offered, along with free school tuition for school-age dependents. 2. Assisting in the maintenance of the public image and reputation of the school. 3. Maintaining good communication with and supporting parent group activities. 4. Being available to parents and staff on any matter relating to the academic life of the school and associated matters. This has very important pastoral dimensions. 5. Supporting and representing the school at public events such as open days, exhibitions, services, concerts, plays etc. 6. Overseeing and organising major events in the school calendar. 5

6 LSC Education: recruiting outstanding leaders in education APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF THE LADY ELIZABETH SCHOOL, ALICANTE, SPAIN APPLYING FOR THIS POST If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post or the school, please contact Edward Clark on +44(0) or +44 (0) or at If you are keen to apply for the post: Visit the LSC Education website at Click in the Vacancies section. Click into the posting relevant to this job. References Please include within your application (in your CV) the names, job titles, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees. These need to include your current and past employers and line managers. We will need to collect full references before shortlist interviews but if you have a specific preference that we do not contact one or more of your referees, please notify us of this. Please rest assured that no referees will be contacted until LSC Education has received your specific consent to do so. At the bottom of the page click on Apply Now. Complete the brief Job Application Form and attach your CV (with contact details of Referees) and Letter of Application. Click on Submit. We will be in contact with you shortly after your application has been reviewed. If you encounter any problems with this process, please contact edward@lsceducation.com. Qualifications, Identification, Health and Background Checks Please note that you may be required to bring documentation to interview providing proof of your identity and qualifications. You may also be required, within the final appointment process, to undergo a health check and relevant background checks as part of the school s recruitment and safeguarding procedures LSC Education LSC Education supports schools and education organisations, globally, to attract and recruit outstanding leaders. Our search and selection service includes complete creation and management of the recruitment process and we aim to provide an excellent service to our clients and candidates. For further information about LSC Education, please visit our website at 6