Head of Secondary
Cambridge College, Lima
Peru
- New
- Salary:
- Negotiable
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- February 2025
- Apply by:
- 1 November 2024
Job overview
The School
Cambridge College is proud to be a member of Inspired Education, an international group of 119 premium schools educating over 85,000 students across 24+ countries. Inspired schools are designed to inspire students to achieve their maximum potential in a nurturing, progressive academic environment.
Cambridge College Lima has been offering a first-class international education for over 30 years, combining high academic standards with opportunities to excel in sports and the creative and performing arts.
We are members of the Latin American Heads’ Conference (LAHC) and British Schools of Peru (BSP), Cambridge College is one of the leading co-educational schools in Peru serving more than 1,200 students from 2-18 years of age.
Located in La Encantada de Villa, away from the noise and pollution of the city, our school occupies a privileged position in a protected environment which affords ample green space for sports and outdoor activity.
We offer a balanced approach to education, prizing not only an education of internationally-recognised academic excellence but also achievement in sports and the arts. Additionally, we pride ourselves on the formation of individuals sensitive to issues of social responsibility and the environment.
The educational philosophy shared by the Inspired group of schools, and pursued by Cambridge College Lima since the school’s inception, is founded on a dedication to excellence permeating every aspect of the school, integrating innovative, challenging and enriching academic, performing arts and sports programmes, the three pillars of an Inspired education.
The school delivers iGCSE and IB Diploma.
We are now looking for an outstanding Head of Secondary to join our team from February 2025.
The role
The Head of Secondary advises and consults with the Headmaster on all aspects of the secondary school and is a key member of the Cambridge College senior leadership team along with Head of Junior and Head of ELS. This role also deputizes for the Headmaster in his absence.
Key responsibilities:
- To lead the development of the Secondary school
- In conjunction with the headmaster and heads of departments, evaluate and lead the academic development of the Secondary School and monitor academic standards in the Secondary School for both progress and attainment.
- To lead Key Stage 4 and ensure pupils are prepared for IGCSEs.
- To lead Key Stage 5 and ensure pupils are prepared for IBDP examinations.
- To set ambitious and aspirational targets for the school.
- To establish school policy and procedure, ensuring that Inspired policies are adhered to and standards maintained.
- To be an exemplary teacher (on a reduced timetable).
- To encourage, support, and advise Heads of Departments/Subject leaders.
- To ensure the safety and welfare of pupils by implementing our Safeguarding, Health and Safety, GDPR and any other related policies.
- To foster team spirit amongst the staff and to offer support, encouragement and guidance when needed.
The successful candidate should have:
- Substantial experience in a British or British international school
- PGCE/QTS, or international equivalent
- Strong IB experience and IGCSE experience
- Ability to work collaboratively in a 3-18 years school
- Understanding and empathy
- Effective communicator
- Being a good Spanish speaker would be an advantage
The school offers an attractive salary, return flights, medical cover, baggage and settling-in allowances.
You must meet the following requirements for a visa or working permit:
- 4 years teaching experience
- Teacher's degree or qualification to educate
- PGCE or PGDE, UK Qualified Teacher Status or similar teaching qualification
- Proficient in English
Safeguarding
Cambridge College Lima is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, reference checks with previous employers and, where applicable, Barred List and Prohibition checks.
To apply:
Please follow the link in the advert.
Closing date for applications: October 31, 2024
NB: We recommend early applications from interested candidates as Cambridge College Lima reserves the right to appoint earlier than the stated deadline.
Information about the school can be found at http://cambridge.edu.pe.
Attached documents
About Cambridge College, Lima
- Cambridge College, Lima
- Alameda de Molinos Urb., La Encantada de Villa 728, Chorrillos
- Lima
- Peru
Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with 119 premium private schools spanning six continents providing premium education to over 85,000 students ensuring they all receive a first-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
We offer you the chance to work/live in an exciting new location, collaborate with passionate educators, develop your skills, and grow in a role that inspires you.
Please visit our careers site for further information and to see our latest opportunities - https://careers.inspirededu.com/
Cambridge College Lima is a world-class school for a global family of 2-18 year olds, which focuses on nurturing and developing each child as an individual. Nestling in a green and vibrant suburban campus, a community of more than 1000 pupils enjoy the close individual attention, academic and cultural opportunities and excellent sporting and arts facilities that the school provides.
The school´s vision is to employ sound up-to-date pedagogical methodologies, together with leading-edge technology, to provide an education of internationally recognised academic excellence; at the same time, offering opportunities to develop sporting, artistic and talented individuals whilst actively promoting a caring attitude towards the environment and the community.
Cambridge College is a member of the British Schools of Peru (BSP), a group of 7 British founded schools located in Peru, and of the Latin American Heads Conference (LAHC), an association of more than 40 schools from all regions of Latin America.
The school follows the Peruvian curriculum and offers a bilingual education in line with the British system. In the Primary school, the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Cambridge Primary programme in English, Maths and Science is followed, which leads to external evaluation at the end of Primary. Humanities subjects are also taught through the English language.
In Secondary, students study a wide range of subjects that lead towards Cambridge IGCSE, and then AS Level examinations as part of the CIE Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE).
Build a career with Inspired Education
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Specialist-led, extracurricular activities and exchange programmes are woven into the fabric of Inspired's approach to schooling, resulting in a well-rounded, diverse student population of engaged, active learners who confidently apply their wide-ranging skills within a global context.
Students benefit from a robust, holistic, international curriculum formed around the Inspired three pillars of modern education: academic excellence, sports, and performing & creative arts, with dedicated, highly qualified teachers who demonstrate Inspired's exemplary methodology. In the application of a student-centred teaching model, Inspired schools achieve outstanding examination results and, importantly, nurture happy, multi-skilled individuals who have faith in their abilities. Inspired students are empowered to fulfil their potential and are fully equipped to thrive in a modern world.
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