Head of the Arts
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Kathmandu International Study Centre
The KISC campus is located in a historic place called Thecho, in the Lalitpur metropolitan area, about 6 km (3.7 mi) south of the main Lalitpur town Patan.
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- Salary:
- Cost of living allowance plus flights. We cover costs of the visa for the full-time international volunteer (visa post holder) and his/her dependent children who study at KISC if required. Other provisions can be discussed if you are asked to an interview
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 31 July 2024
Job overview
The Kathmandu International Study Centre (KISC) Secondary School is a co-educational school which is BSO and MSA accredited, and serves more than 200 students aged 4-18, from over 20 countries. It is a school with a Christian ethos, flowing out of its mission, vision and values.
KISC comprises a Primary and Secondary School, as well as a Teacher Training establishment, called EQUIP. Our mission is to provide excellent education, primarily for the international mission community and Nepali school communities, based on KISC values. Through our schools and the EQUIP programme, students and staff are helping to transform children’s lives, as well as making a positive impact on wider Nepali society.
As an thriving international school, we are seeking a dynamic and effective Head of the Arts to co-ordinate and expand the work across our art/music/drama departments. This position is suitable for teachers with the relevant experience and qualifications, or anyone seeking a first head of faculty role. And, we will be looking for the successful candidate to use their gifts and talents to lead the direction and development of the Arts Department, under the direction of the Head of Secondary.
As well as working in a high achieving and successful school, working at KISC offers the following opportunities:
- raising educational standards in Nepal, and helping to have a transformational impact on wider Nepali society
- the challenge of working with a range of nationalities
- education that inspires and empowers students to grow and flourish
- contributing to our vision and values - love, grace, community, justice and excellence
- the world's premier destination for trekking and hiking. While the Everest and Annapurna regions are the most popular trekking areas, the Langtang and Kanchenjunga regions are also great for trekking
- enjoying the rich heritage and culture of a country that boasts 10 UNESCO world heritage sites
- experiencing Nepal's national parks, home to a variety of rare species including the Bengal Tiger, the one horned Rhino and Gharial Crocodiles.
When submitting your application, it is advisable to explain why you want to work at KISC.
About Kathmandu International Study Centre
Kathmandu International Study Centre (KISC) is a culturally diverse, not-for-profit educational organisation that provides an excellent education for primary and secondary students. We deliver an internationally accredited curriculum to approximately 220 students who come from around 20 different countries.
We aim to provide a challenging, yet supportive learning environment enabling an excellent holistic education. And, we do not focus on one culture or nationality, but prepare students to think globally.
We believe that the process of learning is as important as actual achievement. We aim to create a learning environment in which each student feels valued and where there is freedom to express ideas and opinions, which may be examined openly and objectively. We encourage independence as well as interdependence.
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