Deputy Headteacher

School Information

Haileybury Bhaluka is a premier international coeducational boarding school, providing an exceptional education for students aged 11-18 years. Focused on Years 7-11 with an enhanced UK curriculum and IGCSEs, the school will subsequently offer the IB Diploma programme.

Haileybury Bhaluka is a Centre for Safeguarding Excellence, committed to cognition education and research-led practice. Professional development is strong and all teachers will have certified training from Harvard's Graduate School of Education.

Core Focus

• Contribute to the strategic direction of learners, teachers and boarders
• Shape standards in a coeducational boarding school
• Ensure all students are safe, happy and successful

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Direction

• Contribute to the school strategic plan
• Oversee curriculum & assessment, professional learning and student wellbeing
• Review their impact across key areas of school life

Boarding Standards

• Ensure school policies are compliant with the National Minimum Standards for co-educational boarding in the context of Bangladesh and in line with COBIS Compliance
• Develop consistency of operational practice in boarding standards for a coeducational context
• Review the impact of practice of a termly basis

Safe, Happy, Successful Students

• Build activities for advanced performance, enterprising learning and student leadership
• Ensure effective study arrangements, conducive to continuous academic progress
• Oversee safeguarding standards
• Ensure proactive, positive and regular communication with parents

Key Attributes

Qualification & Experience

Essential

• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS or international equivalent)
• Strong academic record, desirably with a master’s degree in education leadership
• Experience as a housemistress or housemaster
• Proven leadership experience, desirably in an outstanding school

Desirable

• Safeguarding trained to Level 3 standards, desirably with a BSA qualification
• First Aid training qualification through a recognized training organisation
• Evidence of recent professional development in pastoral leadership

Skills and Knowledge

• Proven ability to inspire and motivate staff, students, and the school community
• Strong ability to strategically plan, set goals, and monitor progress
• Proven ability to manage performance, via coaching and mentoring programs
• Advanced understanding of impactful pedagogy in a high performing school
• Deep understanding of assessment practices that impact on student learning

Communication

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a variety of audiences
• Strongly professional presentation skills
• Ability to foster a culture of collaboration, trust and integrity

Vision and Drive

• Commitment to high performance in all areas of school activity
• Forward-thinking and innovative approach to school leadership
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to work with a focus for long term success
• Professional in advocating the school’s values and mission.

How to Apply

• Please apply by completing the online application form on the TES website including a letter of application and a copy of your current CV. Completed applications must be submitted electronically via ‘Apply Now’ on TES Online.
• Supporting information attached: Candidate Job Description.
• Applications must include the contact details of at least two professional referees one of whom should be your current employer. Kindly address your letter of application to the Headmaster – Simon O’Grady.
• The deadline for receipt of applications is 21st October 2024. Initial interviews for the post will take place online.
• Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and the school reserves the right to appoint should the right candidate be found before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged. All applications will be acknowledged.