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2 Information for Candidates — Head of Secondary 3 DearDear Candidatescandidate, candidate, Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation. We are Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation. We are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools. We are a fast paced ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools. We are a fast paced - ted to providing our students with the best possible education. to providing our students with the best possible education. With over twenty years of experience operating international schools around the world,With over the Nordtwenty Anglia years Education of experience group operating of schools, international of which the schools British around Vietnamese the world, Internationalthe Nord Anglia School Education is a part, group currently of schools, educates of which more the than British 55,000 Vietnamese students from EarlyInternational Years to Year School 13 (K-12)is a part, and currently employs educates over 8,000 more people than globally. 55,000 students from early years to Year 13 (K-12) and employs over 8,500 people globally. The role of Head of Secondary is key to the future success of our school. We are looking forWe an are experienced, looking for andynamic experienced, and inspirational dynamic and Head inspirational of Primary Head to join of and Secondary drive its to join developmentand drive the and development ongoing success. and ongoing success of this school.The role of Head of Secondary is key to the future success of our school.

building on the first 5 years of the school’s history and subsequently on achieving the verybuilding best onstandards the first of 5 yearseducation of the possible, school’s on history building and strong subsequently and purposeful on achieving the relationships within the community and growing student numbers to reach capacity. very best standards of education possible, on building strong and purposeful relationships within the community and growing student numbers to reach capacity. In addition to gaining exceptional experience within our school, we will support your personal development and career aspirations within the Nord Anglia family, including continuedIn addition professional to gaining exceptional development experience through regional,within our central school, and we online will support courses your andpersonal conferences. development and career aspirations within the Nord Anglia family, including continued professional development through regional, central and online courses and Weconferences. welcome applications from those that are passionate about education and have fromMessage Mark Sayer the skills and experience to make a significant impact on our students and school community.We welcome applications from those that are passionate about education and have the skills and experience to make a significant impact on our students and school community.

Mark Sayer Principal

4 Information for Candidates — Head of Secondary 5 55,000 Students 8,500 Employees 55 Schools 27 Countries

6 Information for Candidates — Head of Secondary 7 4 Join a global community We are a family of over 55 private, international and British international schools located in 27 countries in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, South East Asia and China.

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Information for Candidates — Head of Secondary 9 8 Our school nurtures success in every aspect of education, from sports, to creative and performing arts, Outstanding language development, community service and leadership, so that every student is academically, socially and personally developed. Our academic results are testament to this holistic approach. So far in the three years we have been conducting IGCSEs, our students’ exam results have improved and significantly exceed UK averages. We believe that this is testament to our high-quality language Student acquisition programme. u nt 28.2% 28.2% 28% 28% % of students achieving!()!' 5A*-C grade 23% 23.1% 28.2% 28% 28% (including English and Mathematics) 23.1% 20.3% 16.3% 23% 14% 20.3% 14% 16.3% aachievementthroughout the schoolnt 2017 2016 IGCSE 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 RESULTS 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016

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10 Information for Candidates — Head of Secondary 11 We are ambitious for our people

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1412 Information for Candidates — Head of Secondary 15 What are we looking for

WeWe are are loo lookingking for for committed, committed, inspirational inspirational an andd The Head of Secondary will take responsibility for the passionpassionateate leaders leaders from from existing existing international interna- tional leadership, organisation and management of the insinstitutionstitutions to to drive drive the the development development and and ongoin g Secondary School, in consultation with the Principal sucongoingcess of thissuccess sectio of nthis of oursection school. of our school. and through the School Leadership Team, to ensure This is an exciting opportunity for an experi- whole-school perspectives and focus. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced enced Head of Primary to join us. In addition to Head of Secondary to join us. In addition to The post-holder’s key deliverables are aligned with the curriculum development, the successful Head of curriculum development, the successful Head of annual school quality review and other key objectives Primary will take a key role in strengthening the Secondary will take a key role in strengthening the including, but not restricted to: education quality, values and culture of the school to maintain and values and culture of the school to maintainr. He/she and - enhance its distinctive educational o e resource utilization, child safeguarding and health and should be able to communicate in a compelling should be able to communicate in a compelling safety, as well as stakeholder engagement. way to prospective families, to engage students way to current and prospective families, to engage meaningfully and drive strong student enrol- students meaningfully and drive strong student ment. He/she should be able to develop the enrolment. existing team, building on its strengths with The ideal candidate will: each recruitment cycle, in consultation with the team,Principal building on its strengths with each recruitment cycle, in consultation with the Ԃ Re lentlessly pursue outstanding academic performance Principal. Ԃ Have a clear vision for the section in its wider whole school context

Ԃ Und erstand how to combine the best of educational thinking, and to continue to create a distinctive positioning for the section

Ԃ Lead with a strategic and decisive style, capable of driving a large successful section

Ԃ Possess a creative and pragmatic mind with the ability to lead innovations in teaching and learning and the broader activity of the section What we

Ԃ Demonstrate a flair for attracting, retaining and Ԃ Membership of the school’s Leadership Team developing talent. Ԃ Continuous professional development opportunities

Ԃ Competitive tax free salary

offer Ԃ Accommodation allowance

Ԃ International medical insurance

Ԃ Annual flight allowance

Ԃ Free tuition for up to 3 children

Ԃ Relocation allowance

Ԃ Comprehensive induction programme

16 Information for Candidates — Head of Secondary 17 Jobdetails

1Scope and purpose 2Key responsibilities of the role Strategic leadership Relationship management Human resources management and leadership of sta

The core purpose of this role is to provide Ԃ Provide strategic direction and leadership Ԃ Manage a diverse set of relationships. professional leadership and management to the Primary community. Ԃ Build e ective sta teams. of the section that will promote a secure Ԃ Build and maintain relationships, and foundation from which to achieve high Ԃ P repare, agree and implement the Primary establish regular and appropriate Ԃ Engage in performance appraisal of section Development Plan. sta . standards in all areas of the school’s work communications with the school’s and future development. Ԃ Ensure that all aspects of the school, including community (students, parents, alumni Ԃ Facilitate continuous professional development academic and pastoral, incorporates a broad opportunities for sta . and shared understanding of cultural issues To achieve success, the Head of Primary will: and perspectives. Marketing Other Ԃ Provide vision, leadership and direction. Ԃ Lead on communicating and implementing

Ԃ Ԃ the strategy, vision and values of the school Collaborate with Admissions to build and maintain Ԃ Assist in marketing the school to the local and organisation. and learning. and wider community with the aim of an e ective flow in enrolment. recruiting new students and retaining Ԃ Ԃ Promote excellence, equality and high Ensure the school conforms to Nord Learning and teaching expectations for all students. existing student numbers. Anglia Education policies and procedures, particularly in relation to child safeguarding Ԃ Develop knowledge of the local education Ԃ Evaluate performance and identify and health and safety. priorities for continuous improvement. Ԃ Lead the school to achieve high academic market and monitor trends. outcomes and year-on-year improvements. Ԃ Assist on promotional campaigns. Ԃ Deploy resources to achieve the school’s aims. Ԃ Inspire, manage and lead the Primary team and students to achieve their best. Finance, facilities and Ԃ Carry out day-to-day management, organisation and administration. Ԃ Monitor individual progress and feedback resources management to sta , parents and students so that Ԃ Develop interest and secure the commitment

of the wider community. Ԃ be assured. Manage the Primary school budget areas and

Ԃ Create a safe and productive learning regularly monitor progress. Curriculum management and development environment that is engaging and fulfilling Ԃ Maintain a safe, happy working environment for all students. for students and sta .

Ԃ Work e ectively within the School Leadership Ԃ Ensure the Primary school’s academic These job details are guides to the duties, Team and the wider Nord Anglia Education team. programme is fit for purpose and challenges professional responsibilities and core all students. competences. They do not form part of the Ԃ Ensure methodology, resources, assessment contract of employment. and record—keeping reflects best practice.

18 Information for Candidates— Head of Secondary 19 Our family UZEBEKISTAN The British School of Tashkent

Nord Anglia International School, Dubai KUWAIT The British School of Kuwait The Sunshine Kindergarten

THE NEITHERLANDS BRAZIL American International School of The British College of Brazil Rotterdam COSTA RICA IRELAND Country Day School of Costa Rica Nord Anglia International School, Dublin PANAMA Nord Anglia School Foshan RUSSIA The British School of Nanjing Metropolitan School of Panama The International School of Moscow Nord Anglia School Nantong Nord Anglia Chinese International School, Ningbo MALAYSIA The British International School IRELAND Kuala Lumpur Nord Anglia Chinese International School NEITHERLANDS POLAND MYANMAR CZECH REPUBLIC The British School Yangon SLOVAKIA SWITZERLAND PHILIPPINES HUNGARY Nord Anglia International School Manila SPAIN USA

KUWAIT QATAR CHINA MEXICO UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

COSTA RICA THAILAND VIETNAM PANAMA CAMBODIA PHILIPPINES SINGAPORE 20 Information for Candidates— Head of Secondary 21 BRAZIL INDONESIA How to apply Candidates wishing to apply through Jobtrain and the specific reference number will be on the advert.

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