Director of Co-Curricular

We are looking to appoint the Director of Co-Curricular who is an energetic leader with the ability to inspire others. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and thriving international school, with already well-established reputation for outstanding holistic education and pastoral care.

About Akademeia:

Akademeia High School is an academically-selective school in Warsaw, offering IGCSEs and A Levels alongside Akademeia Assessed Courses. The majority of our students are preparing to study at Oxbridge, Russell group, and Ivy League universities as well as acclaimed architecture, art and music schools. The school offers a robust scholarship programme, with 10% of places allocated to merit-based, partial and full scholarships. Together with Akademeia High School Foundation, the school also supports several educational outreach and community engagement initiatives. The school has rich co-curricular offer, which allows our students to both supplement and reach beyond their academic curriculum. The co-curricular dimension of AHS plays a crucial role in the school’s renowned university preparation programme.

About the role:

The Director of Co-Curricular serves a key function in the Wider Leadership Team of the School and contributes to the development of the school. The Director of Co-Curricular works closely with the University and Professional Guidance Centre and reports directly to the Headmaster. The Director of Co-curricular is also expected to teach a reduced timetable within an academic department.

Key responsibilities:

 Clubs and Electives

·       Annually reviewing and organizing afternoon clubs and elective courses

·       Liaising with clubs and electives providers to ensure that the school’s needs are met

·       Liaising with Heads of Departments and University and Professional guidance team to design a diverse range of co-curricular activities that appropriately supports and compliments core cure curriculum and university preparation

·       Visiting clubs and electives to ensure the high standards of delivery

·       Talent searching to secure external providers for clubs and electives

·       Supporting student-led clubs and initiatives

·       Organising faculty lectures and seminars

·       Liaising with the marketing and communications team to promote internal and external events and to effectively message about the school’s offer to current and potential families

 Professional Development Scheme

·       Overseeing Sixth Form Professional Development Scheme

·       Advising students on co-curricular and enrichment opportunities

·       Overseeing organisation of internships and work placements while working closely with AHS parents and external institutions

·       Monitoring international opportunities including summer schools and competitions and advising students accordingly

·       Supporting student-led projects such as conferences and community engagement events

·       To act as line manager to the Personal Development Scheme Coordinator for Fifth Form  

University preparation support

·       Organising events supporting university preparation and professional guidance such as Careers Day and Insider Stories

·       Liaising with ISP on delivering international learning opportunities

·       Organising and coordinating university entrance tests and interview preparation

·       To work with the Senior Leadership Team to oversee the construction and content of the school Calendar

Academic Enrichment Programme

·       In liaison with the Deputy Head Academic or Headmaster nominating students for the Programme

·       Securing and choosing appropriate academic mentors for the programme participants

·       Overseeing the implementation of the academic mentorship

Other

·       Overseeing the work of School Partnerships Coordinator

·       Liaising with Parents Association to secure further extracurricular activities for AHS students

·       Organising one-off workshops for students with external partners

·       Overseeing Community Engagement initiatives, including annual Christmas Fair and Concert, and Annual Fundraiser for AHS Scholars

·       Oversight of the Co-curricular budget

Our requirements:

·       A good honours degree

·       High level of IT literacy

·       Fluent English and Polish

·       An energetic and confident leader with the ability to build strong relationships with the school’s community and external partners

·       Strives for the highest standards at all times

·       Energetic and enthusiastic; willing to go the extra mile to support the team

·       Exceptional organizational skill; able to work quickly with attention to detail

·       Effective communicator: able to enthuse others and share vision

·       Innovative thinker, committed to finding new opportunities for the development of Co-curricular programme

·       A strong team player

·       Committed to the ethos and values of Akademeia High School and ISP

To gain a better understanding of what it is like to work with us, please visit https://www.akademeia.edu.pl/our-team/working-at-ahs

To apply, please complete the application form and submit it along with your cover letter and CV to jobs@akademeia.edu.pl

Selected candidates will be interviewed by the Headmaster and the Deputy Head Academic. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to spend a day in our school.

Akademeia High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous ten years’ employment history.

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