EXPERIENCED FEMALE PRINCIPAL - RIYADH -SAUDI ARABIA - AUGUST 2024.
A British curriculum international school is seeking an experienced FEMALE Principal.
A full job description is available for interested candidates.
The position requires all candidates to have experience of working in a similar position in a domestic or international British school setting.
A competitive remuneration package is offered including flights, accommodation allowance, medical insurance, 100% tuition fee remission at the school and other benefits.
Please contact [Click to show email] with your CV and Cover letter.
Person Specification
*Gravitas as a school leader, motivated, passionate about education, hardworking, commitment to personal development and improvement, good public speaker, efficient and effective, personal integrity, honesty, energy, enthusiasm, respectful of other cultures.
*Commmitted to an all-girls’ education. This role is reserved for female candidates only.
Qualifications
• A good and appropriate degree from a reputable university and a UK PGCE, and UK QTS (or internationally recognised high quality equivalent).
• Evidence of post-graduate study i.e. Ph.D., Masters, the UK National Professional Qualification for Head Teachers.
• Evidence of an ongoing commitment to professional development.
Skills and Experience
• Experience as a Principal/Head in a prestigious, high performing school
• Leadership experience in an international setting, preferably in the Middle East.
• An outstanding and proven track record of successful school leadership
• A strong academic background, stature and experience that will command the respect of pupils, parents, colleagues and the wider community. (E)
• An understanding of the demands of a UK independent day school environment.
• Experience of leading change and/ or innovation that has resulted in improved pupil outcomes.
• Successful teaching experience that illustrates a commitment to academic progress and the welfare and safeguarding of pupils.
• Experience of the assessment, appraisal, guidance, support and professional development of all teaching staff.
• Experience of curriculum development.
• Knowledge and understanding of recent educational developments and best practice.
• Experience of leading and managing staff and successfully building broader stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrable experience of seeing a project through from start to finish.
• Experience of working in a UK independent Prep or Senior school
• Experience of growing pupil enrolments.
• Experience in teaching pupils for whom English is an additional language
• Experience of leading a school through an external inspection process such as BSO.
Personal Qualities
• A charismatic, visible leader with the gravitas to cultivate strong relationships to support the development and growth of the school.
• Be able to communicate clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing, with staff, pupils, and parents alike.
• Be able to work accurately and calmly and show resilience when under pressure.
• Be flexible with an open mindset when approached with challenges linked to the opening of a new school.
• Well-developed networking, influencing and representation skills at the highest level externally.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and influencing abilities in order to engage with the School’s Board, partners and colleagues.
• Ability to be flexible, to assimilate new information quickly in a new environment, to work effectively and sensitively and appreciate
different cultures.
• Excellent and accurate verbal and written communication skills.<br/><br/>#J-18808-Ljbffr