Early-Years Head of Department

About us:
The International British School is a ‎3 to ‎16, co-educational international
school. We are a friendly, family-centered international school with
approximately ‎500 students from KG to Y12. The school has excellent facilities
and is located in Fahaheel, ‎25 minutes south of Kuwait city.
The opportunity:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Early-Years Head of department
for an immediate start. The successful candidates will be highly skilled, and
child centred. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and
welcoming community in a school that has recently successfully passed its
OFSTED and has a great future.
Skills:
* Degree and teaching certificate (PGCE Early years ‎3-‎7) from the UK (preferable)
* Min ‎10 years experience in a British or international school and at least ‎5 years in a similar position
* Preference given to British nationals

Qualities:
* Be an effective and dynamic leader with a proven track record
* Have previous experience of Headship of at least one Early-Years Department
* Have some experience of leading a department through inspection, having significant impact during the process
* Be able to demonstrate a comprehensive and confident knowledge of student achievement, curriculum and assessment
* Be able to demonstrate successful experience of leading and managing staff through an inspection
* commitment to students and staff well-being
* Be able to demonstrate genuine passion towards the wider co-curricular life of a school
* Be confident in team and resource management, strategic planning and decision-making
* Be an excellent team player

What we offer:
* Enthusiastic students and well motivated teachers
* Engaged and supportive school community
* Excellent facilities

• Our excellent compensation package may include:


• A competitive tax-free salary


• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)


• Free accommodation


• No utility bills


• Furniture provided


• Medical cover via the Kuwait national health service


• Annual return flight


• End of service benefits
  Recruitment requirements:
  As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to submit fully
  attested degree and teaching certificates, transcripts and police certificate.
  How to apply:
  Please click the apply button.
  It is our policy to obtain references prior to candidates being short-listed
  for interview, one of whom should be from your current Department
  Head/Headteacher/Principal
  We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Only shortlisted
  candidates will be contacted.
  We follow safe recruitment practices and appointments are subject to vetting
  including reference checks, identity and criminal record checks.
  For further information about the school, please visit
  http://www.ibskuwait.com or Instagram @ibskw

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