Head of School
Maadi British International School
Egypt
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Level 21 Commensurate with the DfE Leadership Group Pay Range & Group 4 level on the Outer London Area
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August, 2023
- Apply by:
- 8 December 2022
Job overview
We are looking for a driven and dynamic leader with vision
We are seeking to recruit a charismatic, highly skilled, and dynamic Head of School with strong leadership skills who is driven by a clear sense of purpose and wants to create positive change in the lives of young people. You’ll be working with a dedicated staff team that has the energy and experience to take the school to the next level.
The successful individual will take a key role in developing a school development plan while continuing to raise standards and promote strong values. Our aim is to develop a sustainable and stimulating educational experience that places our pupils at the centre of all that we do.
We are looking for an effective leader, communicator, and team builder with the vision, ability, and drive to inspire, develop and motivate his staff, ensuring successful and sustainable school improvement. In return, we can offer strong support from the board of directors, the freedom to shape the future of the school, and the opportunity for continued professional development.
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MBIS – The most international school in Cairo.
MBIS is recognized amongst the most prestigious British Curriculum international schools in Egypt, North Africa, and the Middle East. MBIS has been awarded excellent in all categories by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) for British Schools Overseas (BSO).
The not-for-profit school has developed a vibrant, welcoming, and progressive environment, that provides a world-class British education for every pupil who enters its doors. Its core purpose is to ensure that every single pupil develops to the best of their ability as an individual while gaining the best that the school can offer through its unified team spirit.
MBIS serves a truly international, English-speaking body of over 350 children, with 61 nationalities represented. The school enjoys the patronage of the British Embassy and is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME).
MBIS is run under the leadership of the Principal and their Senior Leadership. Support and challenge are provided by an elected Board. Established in 1995, MBIS resides on purpose-built premises, combining modern and Arabic architecture, in relatively calm and leafy Maadi, historically an ex-pat area of Cairo.
Maadi British International School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks and international equivalents.
For our Head of School position, we are looking for the below qualifications:
1. Masters level qualifications such as NPQH qualification
2. Recent leadership & management training
3. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
A person who has experience of:
1. Leading a successful UK and/or international primary/middle school for at least 5
years
2. Senior leadership in a number of different UK and/or international schools
3. Extensive leadership experience.
4. Monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning
5. Raising school standards
6. Leading and managing a range of school initiatives
7. Leading staff development/building effective teams
8. Leading a school through inspection
9. Working with school parents’ groups and the wider community
10. Marketing a school to drive student roll
11. Leading and managing a school through expansion (advantageous)
A person who is able to:
1. Champion the aims and ethos of the school
2. Lead a relentless pursuit of excellence in education for all
3. Support and work effectively with the Board of Directors
4. Lead strategic school development
5. Demonstrate outstanding and extensive practice in the classroom
6. Coach and mentor colleagues to achieve specific outcomes
7. Be flexible and supportive of staff; deal sensitively with individuals and resolve
conflicts
8. Lead and coordinate staff development activities
9. Facilitate a collaborative approach to decision-making/school change
10. Communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences (verbal, written, digital)
11. Motivate and inspire confidence in children, staff, parents, Board and the wider
community in order to further develop and promote the school
12. Delegate and monitor effectively
13. Attract, retain and develop managerial and educational talent
14. Think creatively and logically to solve problems and identify opportunities
15. Employ high levels of self-organisation/prioritisation
16. Demonstrate integrity, diplomacy, tenacity, and resilience
17. Show humour, a caring nature, energy, and enthusiasm
A person with a good knowledge and understanding of:
1. How children learn in a high-achieving and successful school
2. How to blend the best of premium British education with contemporary international
thinking to secure high-quality provision at MBIS
3. A commitment to developing the whole child through an enriched curriculum
4. Target setting; pupil tracking; benchmarking and other methods of analyzing both
pupil attainment and achievements
5. Strategies for inclusion and development of all children
6. Current education trends and issues
7. How to maximize delegated leadership
8. Developing, monitoring and reviewing the School Development Plan
9. Working in partnership with parents from a range of different cultures and societies
10. Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures and legislation
Early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to consider applications on receipt
We look forward to receiving your application and hearing why you believe you have the knowledge, skills, and vision to passionately lead Maadi British International School.
About Maadi British International School
The School
MBIS is a dynamic, learning-focused school - with a first-class reputation. The school was judged as 'Excellent in all areas' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (June 2016) and by PENTA (Sep 2021) Outstanding.
MBIS, located in Maadi, is recognised amongst the most prestigious British Curriculum international schools in Egypt, North Africa and the Middle East. We are a vibrant, welcoming, not for-profit school, that provides a world class British education for every student who enters our doors. Our core purpose is to ensure that every single child gains the most from the experience of being at our school. We base this on our fundamental belief that all children can reach their full potential in all areas of their development. We are dedicated to improving the educational attainment and life chances of all pupils regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, ability or disability.
Staff packages at MBIS are amongst the best in the region. Staff receive an accommodation allowance, to rent quality furnished. Staff also receive international medical insurance and return flights to place of origin. Free primary education and secondary education for dependent children up to Y13 (max 2).
MBIS occupies a purpose built site in an attractive, quiet suburb of the city of Cairo. The campus represents a unique blend of modern and Arabic architecture across three main buildings. Light, airy and spacious, the school offers a learning oasis to our children.
State of the art facilities include:
- School wide Wifi
- A large, two floor auditorium
- An indoor, heated swimming pool
- Astroturf playing field
- Athletics track
- Well-equipped rooms for Art, Design Technology and Science
- Two ICT suites
- Two music rooms with a full range of instruments
- Individual music tuition rooms
- Drama Studio
- Interactive whiteboards in all classrooms
- Large library
- Cafeteria
The school is organised into three main phases:
Primary
- EYFS (Pre-Nursery to Year 2);
- Key Stage 1 (Year 1 to Year 2)
- Key Stage 2 (Year 3 to Year 6).
Secondary
- Key Stage 3 (Year 7 to year 9)
- Key Stage 4 (Year 10 to Year 11) IGCSE
- Key Stage 5 (Starting 2024)
The experienced staff and small class sizes at MBIS ensure individual attention and high quality learning. Currently there are 35 full-time, British trained teachers. All year groups have Learning Support Assistants. Primary students benefit from specialist teachers in Music, MFL, ICT, Drama and PE. Secondary students are taught by skilled and knowledgeable subject specialists in all areas of the curriculum.
A wide range of after school activities is open to the children – including creative and performing arts, sports and academic clubs. A comprehensive calendar of educational day visits also supports the children’s learning. Year 4 to Year 11 children participate in residential experiences in Egypt, Cyprus and Europe – designed to promote personal and social development. Across the academic year, all phases of the school stage a musical performance for the parent community.
Connections with neighbouring schools are active, enabling valuable partnership learning opportunities for the children (eg. Literacy Festivals, Music Weekends, Science Days, football tournaments, swimming galas) and professional development opportunities for staff.
The home-school partnership is very strong at MBIS. Our Helping Hands. parents help us to organise fantastic community events - International Family Fun Day, Halloween, the Christmas Fair are major affairs, enjoyed by all. Parents are also actively encouraged to participate in class-based learning activities and school trips.
The active School Council ensures representation across the year groups, as well as organising charity work and age-banded social events.
MBIS provides a safe, welcoming and enriching environment for children adjusting to relocation or starting school for the first time.
It is a school where teachers love to teach and children love to learn!
For further details, please visit the school website at www.mbisegypt.com
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