Head of Primary
Spectrum International School
Kazakhstan
- New
- Salary:
- competitive tax-free salary | accommodation and flight allowance | health insurance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 31 December 2024
Job overview
Head of Primary
Spectrum International School in Astana, Kazakhstan
Spectrum International School in Astana, Kazakhstan, is seeking a dedicated and visionary Head of Primary to lead our dynamic and inclusive primary education team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced educational leader to join a forward-thinking school and contribute to the academic, personal, and social development of our young learners, starting January 2025.
Position Overview:
As the Head of Primary, you will oversee all aspects of our Primary School, ensuring the delivery of high-quality education aligned with the Cambridge International Curriculum. Your leadership will shape the teaching, learning, and well-being of our students, creating a nurturing and inspiring environment. You will collaborate with staff, parents, and the broader school community to support the school’s vision, values, and mission.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management
- Lead the primary school with a clear vision, ensuring effective operations, continual improvement, and alignment with the school's mission and values.
Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Oversee the design and delivery of an innovative and inclusive curriculum that meets international standards and supports high-quality learning and teaching.
Student Progress and Well-being
- Monitor student achievement and well-being, implementing strategies to ensure all students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Parent and Community Engagement
- Foster strong relationships with parents and the community, promoting collaboration and engagement to enhance the educational experience.
Operational and Administrative Oversight
- Manage the daily operations of the primary school, ensuring efficient use of resources and compliance with regulatory standards.
Professional Development and Collaboration
- Lead the professional growth of staff, promoting a culture of excellence and collaboration across the school.
Requirements:
- A minimum of five years of leadership experience in a primary education setting.
- Proven expertise in delivering and leading in an International setting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and lead a diverse team.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- A Master’s degree (preferred) or equivalent qualifications in Education or a related field.
- Native Level English Speaker
Contract Details:
- Full-time position starting January 2025.
- Contract term: Negotiable, with an initial two-year renewable contract.
- Salary: Competitive package, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Spectrum International School:
Spectrum International School, founded in 2008, is an independent, non-profit, coeducational institution under the Bilim Innovation Foundation. The school delivers the British Curriculum aligned to the Cambridge International Curriculum across all stages, preparing students for global success while fostering a commitment to academic excellence, creativity, and cultural understanding. Our state-of-the-art campus, inaugurated in 2023, provides an inspiring environment where students thrive both academically and personally.
More about the school:
- Website: https://spectrum.edu.kz/
- Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/spectrum_is/
How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and experienced educational leader, we invite you to apply for this exciting position. Please send the following to recruitment@spectrum.edu.kz
- Your CV.
- A cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
- Contact information for three professional references.
We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic leader to our vibrant school community.
Attached documents
About Spectrum International School
Employer Information:
Phase: Preparatory, Primary & Secondary
Age Range: 4-18 years
Funding Status: Independent
Spectrum International School is a non-profit private school executing under the umbrella of BILIM ORDA International Foundation that runs a network of over thirty secondary schools and a university all over Kazakhstan. The School caters for a range of local and international students residing in Astana, the new vibrant capital of Kazakhstan. The School was established in 2008 as the initiative of BILIM ORDA to contribute to the dynamically growing market of international education in Kazakhstan.
The purpose built school building is located in the new administrative part of the city among a diverse range of recently completed structures which had been accredited to internationally acclaimed architects and designers such as Kisho Kurokawa, Manfredi Nicoletti or Norman Foster. The School has excellent facilities including several indoor gyms for doing various kinds of sports, semi-Olympic indoor swimming pool, spacious cafeterias, modern classrooms and laboratories, and many more.
The School offers a balanced and integrated curriculum that will meet our students' diverse learning needs. The curriculum integrates the national curriculum of Kazakhstan and Cambridge International Programmes for Primary, Secondary 1 & 2, and Advanced Level. The programme is intended from Nursery to Grade 12. From Grade 1 to Grade 5 the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science follow the Cambridge International Primary Programme enriched with ICT, Fine Art, Music and Physical Education all taught in English. As part of Kazakh National Curriculum, Kazakh Language (Reading & Writing) is offered.
From Grade 6 to Grade 12, our entire examined curriculum comes from Cambridge International Examinations. Additionally, Kazakh Language and Literature, History and Geography of Kazakhstan are taught as part of Kazakh National Curriculum.
There are four levels of Cambridge international examinations that our students take:
- Primary Checkpoint – sat at Grade 5 level;
- Checkpoint – sat at Grade 8 level;
- IGCSE –sat at Grade 10 level;
- A Levels –a two-year course sat at Grade 11 (AS) and Grade 12 (A2).
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