English International Section

The Head of English at SIS (www.sis-sevres.net) will lead forward a successful, confident team of 8 other English teachers on 3 sites. (S)he must have excellent leadership skills and be able to plan for and manage change as the department expands (probably) to new sites. In co-ordination with the Director of SIS, (s)he is responsible for recruiting, inducting, managing and evaluating within the department, as well as liaising with the History-Geography Department, the German Section and the French administrations.

The successful candidate will speak good French and will have a proven track record as an excellent teacher and specialist in English literature and language from 11-18 (14 hours' teaching), with knowledge of the British exam system (GCSEs and A Levels), as well as the OIB and the French Baccalaureate. Good knowledge of British universities and UCAS would be welcome.

As Head of Drama, which has an important place in the Section, there is responsibility for supporting the flagship drama projects both in Lower and Upper Schools.

Finally, (s)he will represent and promote the Section pedagogically within the wider OIB and educational community in France and beyond. This is an exciting and demanding post, which demands expertise, diplomacy, adaptability and a whole-hearted commitment to bicultural education.

Salary in accordance with the established grid.

Closing date for applications 17th February.
Interviews are likely to be from 4th-6th April 2012

Please send by email only: paddy.salmon@sis-sevres.net and a copy to sis@sis-sevres.net

• A letter of application
• Your CV
• Enclose the names, email addresses of two professional referees