Capital School Bahrain Hiring for Head of Secondary Job at Bahrain Full Time

Capital School is a BSO school teaching using the English National Curriculum, in Bahrain. We are a vibrant, welcoming school, that provides an excellent British education for every pupil who enters our doors. Our core purpose is to develop happy, creative and confident learners. We base this on our fundamental belief that with support all children can reach their full potential in all areas of their development. We are dedicated to improving the educational attainment and life chances of all pupils regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, ability or disability.

The Capital School Bahrain is based on a classic British through-school set-up that offers a classroom structure with key stages of development. We teach the British National Curriculum including Early Years’ Foundation Stage, whilst adhering to the requirements of the Bahrain Ministry of Education for Arabic, Islamic and Social Studies. We create a positive & nurturing atmosphere to provide an excellent educational experience for our pupils.

Our teaching and learning approaches reflect only the very best of British educational practice and are contained within a modern learning environment which is both stimulating and purposeful. We aim to reinforce family values and customs at all times which in turn creates an atmosphere of warmth and care, because we believe that a happy child is one who learns more effectively. Our notion of team spirit and co-operation is reinforced through our school house system of Buckingham, Windsor, Kensington and Westminster.

We moved to a brand-new school on a new site in summer 2022, so have organised the school into nursery, primary and senior schools in separate buildings to accommodate all our pupils in the most effective learning environments. We are therefore now looking to recruit a talented, creative and team-oriented Head of Secondary who is committed to providing the best education for our pupils in our nascent secondary department. We currently have pupils up to year 9 and this will be extended each year as our provision and expertise grows.

This post reports to the School Principal who has overall responsibility for Capital School reporting to a Board of Directors and company Chairman.

Interested applicants:

• Must hold a recognised British teaching qualification for the secondary age range with 10 years of teaching experience post qualification
• Have preferably a MA/MEd or NPQSL/NPQH and at least 5 years’ experience at middle leadership/senior leadership position in an International British curriculum or UK school
• Be prepared to have a limited teaching role within the position for key stage 3 or 4
• avHavShow a willingness to work within a whole school leadership team
• Be able to define quality teaching and have a knowledge of outstanding learning activities at KS3-KS5
• Have experience overseeing Exams
• Should demonstrate an understanding of quality assurance and performance management
• Should be committed and hardworking, with high expectations of themselves, a role model to other teachers and the pupils in their care
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, strong collegiality and a drive to support whole school development
• Should have real creative flair and energy
• Should be a problem-solver
• Should possess a positive team-spirit and a good sense of humour
• Should be warm, approachable, professional and be a competent speaker and communicator.

• In your application, you should highlight how you meet the criteria above and include what makes you an accomplished school Leader, including how you know data informs progress including what talents/ extracurricular experience you will bring to Capital School and also list your most recent achievements.

A highly attractive package includes:

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Monthly accommodation allowance
• Comprehensive medical cover
• Annual flight allowance
• Initial contract for 2 years, thereafter annually renewable.

To find out more about the school, please visit our website at www.capitalschoolbahrain.com

The closing date for applications is Monday 31st October 2022. Interviews will be conducted online or in Bahrain.

Such positions are highly sought after and so early applications are encouraged. We will interview as applications are received and Capital School reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Candidates will be required to undergo international child protection checks.