Assistant Head Teacher (Personal Development)

At Canterbury School, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional learning environment for our pupils through a kind, caring approach within clear boundaries and high expectations. We encourage our pupils to embrace challenges, respond to feedback, and develop a growth mindset approach to learning. We aim to nurture well-rounded, enterprising individuals with a lifelong love for learning who are equipped to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

As the Assistant Head Teacher (Personal Development), you will play a vital role in fostering the personal growth and wellbeing of our pupils. You will provide strategic leadership for the school’s pastoral systems, working closely with the Heads of Key Stages to create a nurturing environment that supports inclusion, promotes student leadership, and upholds the school’s core values of friendship, responsibility, respect, and unity.

We seek a leader who embodies our ethos and values and demonstrates a commitment to high standards of pastoral care. Your ability to inspire and motivate others, drive innovation, and manage change will be essential in ensuring the continued personal development of our pupils and the ongoing success of our school.

Please note – A university degree with QTS or international equivalent is essential, as is relevant experience in the UK or in an overseas British secondary school. We require our staff to be English-speaking teachers (native-speaker level).

About Canterbury School

Canterbury School is a member of the National Association of British Schools in Spain. At Canterbury, we offer a British International education across all Key Stages. Our curriculum, based on the English National Curriculum, is adapted to our cultural context by emphasising Spanish language and literature. This enables our students to access universities worldwide at the end of their school career.

The Secondary Department caters to students from Year 7 – Year 13, offering a comprehensive range of IGCSE courses in Key Stage 4 and the IB Diploma programme for our Post 16 provision.

For further information about the role, please download the candidate pack, job description and person specification attached.

This position offers a competitive salary, places for children at Canterbury School, and other benefits. Assistance with paperwork and settling in Gran Canaria will be provided.

Application Process

Please apply using the online application form on TES.

Deadline for applications: Friday 24th January 2025 23:59 (GMT)

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online as the first step in the recruitment process.

Online interviews will take place during the week beginning 27th January 2025

Canterbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. The position is subject to enhanced disclosure procedures.