Head of Senior School, Dubai

Company Name: TES Employment Type: Full Time Monthly Salary: Unspecified Minimum Work Experience: 0-1 Years Minimum Education Level: N/A Listed By: Employer Career Level: Senior Description: HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL REPTON SCHOOL, DUBAI 3-18 | 2,000 pupils | Co-educational | Day & Boarding Repton School in Dubai opened its doors for 3 to 11-year-olds in September 2007, with the Senior School for 11 to 18 year-olds following a year later. Welcoming families from all nationalities, the school offers the very best in British education, within the context of an international boarding community, epitomised by the school’s philosophy of ‘the best for every child’. Repton has state-of-the-art facilities and amenities and is situated on a spacious campus of 1.3million sq. ft, making it the largest school in the region. There are currently around 2,000 pupils attending the school. Repton’s pupils benefit from an international education based on the British independent and national curricula. Repton’s clear aim and purpose is to provide the best teaching and learning environment in which all pupils will achieve their very best academically, physically and socially. By working closely with all its parents, the school aims to develop young people who will have all the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly changing, highly competitive, global society. In the Senior School, a full range of IGCSEs with a choice of 45 subjects, in addition to the IB Diploma and Career Programme is offered. Repton School in Dubai was rated as ‘Outstanding’ in the 2015 and 2016 KHDA inspections. The Headmaster is currently seeking to appoint a new Head of Senior School to lead the Senior School from January 2018. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence and will possess the vision and skill to lead a community where cultural diversity is celebrated. Importantly, he/ she will have integrity, drive and generosity of spirit. An excellent track record of successful educational leadership is essential. Familiarity with high quality, UK education and leadership in an international context would be desirable. For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please either contact Liz Gibbs on 44 (0)7552 845990 or email at liz@lsceducation.com , or contact Edward Clark on +44(0)1256 862840 or +44 (0)7718 588616, or email at edward@lsceducation.com . To apply for the post, please visit www.lsceducation.com and submit your up-to-date CV and a letter of application. The letter should incorporate how you meet the person specification, why you are applying for the position and what particular attributes and qualities you would bring to the role. Key Dates Closing date: 29 May 2017 Longlist interviews: 2 June 2017 (in London) Shortlist/Final interviews: 12, 13 June (in Dubai) Repton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo relevant background checks.