Head of Secondary School (Barra Site)
The British School, Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Starting February 2025 or earlier if available
- Apply by:
- 22 July 2024
Job overview
The British School, Rio de Janeiro (TBSRJ) is one of the leading schools in Latin America. An independent, co-educational, non-profit making day school, TBS educates 2,200 students, aged 2-18, across three sites in one of the world's most exciting and vibrant cities. TBS offers the IPC and National Curriculum to KS3 leading to the IGCSE and IB Diploma.
The Head of Secondary School role would suit an aspiring deputy with leadership experience who will work with the school Directorate and Head of the Barra Site in the Secondary Section.
Further information on TBS can be found via the School´s website: www.britishschool.g12.br
Your application should include a letter supporting your application, full curriculum vitae and the contact details of three referees (one of which must be your current or most recent employer). These must be received by the closing date, 09:00 (GMT) on Monday 22nd July.
Applicants who are successfully shortlisted will be invited to an initial interview online.
The British School, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tel: +55 21 25397-2717 – extension 123
E-mail: tbsrj.jobs@britishschool.g12.br
The British School, Rio de Janeiro is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced and rigorous employment check.
Attached documents
About The British School, Rio De Janeiro
- The British School, Rio De Janeiro
- Rua Mário Autuori, 100 Barra
- Rio de Janeiro
- 22793-270
- Brazil
About The British School, Rio de Janeiro
The British School, Rio de Janeiro (TBS) was founded in 1924 and is a co-educational, non-selective, non-denominational, international, non-profit school serving students from the ages of 2 to 18 years. The school has an enrolment of around 2160 students across 3 school sites in the city of Rio de Janeiro: Botafogo (Primary); Urca (Secondary); and Barra (Primary and Secondary). TBS is an international school catering for over 30 different nationalities, although the largest proportion of around 85% is Brazilian, or locals with dual-nationality. TBS is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), is a member of the Latin American Heads Conference (LAHC) and is an IB World School.
The British School, Rio de Janeiro follows: the International Primary Curriculum (including Early Years) in the Primary sections at Botafogo and Barra; the UK Key Stage 3 curriculum for students from 11 to 14 years of age; and Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma programme in the last 4 years of the Secondary sections in Urca and Barra. Apart from Portuguese and foreign languages, all classes are taught in English.
Values and Vision
The Core Values of The British School, Rio de Janeiro are; Compassion, Integrity and Determination. The school strives to inspire all students to achieve their full potential in an internationally minded, welcoming and inclusive learning environment. TBS aims to prepare students for life-long learning and to be ready to contribute positively to society. As well as the academic curriculum, the school places significant emphasis on a holistic learning experience through a wide range of extra-curricular and co-curricular programmes, such as sporting and cultural activities and community service.
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