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Head of Higher Secondary

British International School - Lubumbashi

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Luxuriously furnished accommodation on the 2nd Floor of the Institution

Full airfare reimbursement for an economy ticket and airport pickup

Ongoing

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

High School

Eligible Candidates:

District/Regional Level Administrator, Director/Principal, Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty, University Graduate, Office/Administration Staff

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 5 years of teaching experience

Job Benefits:

Visa and travel expenses covered
Basic Healthcare covered
Transport provided in case required
Multicultured faculty so exposure to international experience.
Welcoming teacher body
Flexible contract terms
Salaries are net amounts and tax free.

And many more...

Job Description:

Welcome to The British International School of Lubumbashi, an innovative school for children from Play School to Grade 12 offering a highly portable, globally recognised curriculum, with outstanding extra-curricular activities, and a warm and welcoming community in the heart of Lubumbashi. Choosing the right school is about so much more than academics. It is about finding a happy and caring environment within which students can thrive, explore and develop new areas of interest, and build the foundation for learning that will last a lifetime. With a new approach in blending traditional values and contemporary techniques, we at BIS recognise our student’s social and emotional growth equally as important as their academic development.

The Head of Higher Secondary is a senior figure in the school and as such should be an exemplary, and visible, role model for staff, students and parents.

It is not envisaged that Head of Higher Secondary will have a teaching timetable, but the possibility is not excluded

The Head of Secondary will:

Directly line manage Heads of Departments and chair meetings
Ensure that department curriculum documentation for the Higher Secondary School, is consistent in terms of layout and content in line with school policy
Ensure that department curriculum documentation ensures a breadth of knowledge and progression of skills that will cater to all groups of students across the ability spectrum.
Be responsible for internal and external assessment in the Secondary school and the tracking of student progress oversee the setting up, writing and production of high quality Higher Secondary School reports to parents according to the timetabled schedule.
Directly monitor standards through: work scrutiny’s, department reviews, observations, teacher and student feedback, and individual appraisal of staff
Oversee the production and maintenance of the Secondary part of the whole school timetable
Ensure adequate cover supervision is provided for absent colleagues
Deal with registration and monitoring of the Cambridge Examinations for IGCSE, AS and A levels.
Ensure that all students receive appropriate pastoral care.
Be responsible for the setting up and monitoring of a effective student profiling system monitor the support programmes for those with special needs and language difficulties
Be responsible for all health and safety matters in the Secondary School both on and off campus including overseeing school trips according to school policies.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

The British International School - Lubumbashi, an innovative school for children from preschool to grade 12, offering a highly portable, globally recognised curriculum, with outstanding extracurricular activities, and a warm and welcoming community in the heart of Lubumbashi.

BIS aims to be one of the leading private institutions of Democratic Republic of Congo. BIS envisions to be a world class institution to create a history of achievements. BIS has ambitious plans for the future of our generation by providing quality education from early years through high school. We focus on nurturing the individual holistically by implanting in them, a balanced approach towards life. Consistent with our human values, we seek to develop the hidden potentials to excel and persevere in meeting the challenges to encounter in life by preparing them intellectually and to make them morally strong and effective global citizens.

Our Vision

Here at BIS, we aim to guide our students to become leaders of a greater tomorrow and be the change they want to see in the world. “Aiming for Excellence” – our motto focuses on identifying the individual abilities of each student, and polishing them towards excellence, as they explore and discover more about the world surrounding them. Our unique curriculum is designed to offer quality education, reinforcing a love for learning that lasts far beyond school hours, and a passion for success that translates itself into their future. Instilling confidence and nurturing happiness in our students are our top priorities, knowing and strongly believing that when a child is comfortable, academic success is bound to follow.

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