Head of Primary Section
The British School Caracas
Caracas
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2015, Ideally January 2015
- Apply by:
- 6 October 2014
Job overview
The British School Caracas (www.tbscaracas.com) is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Head of Primary, ideally beginning January 2015. The ideal candidate is a pedagogical innovator and very much up-to-date with current British educational practice, and also knowledgeable in regard to international education. The new Head will be an International Primary Curriculum expert, and know how to seamlessly meld the IPC with the English National Curriculum and also with the IB Learner Profile. English is the medium of instruction at TBSC, but the new Head of Primary will have a deep and broad background in the theory and practice of education in a bilingual community. TBSC has few fluent English-speakers in its student body and has a large majority of first-language Spanish-speaking students. The parents of the latter group are usually bilingual, with varying levels of proficiency.
The Head of the Primary Section is a member of the School Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Head of School. Responsible for supporting, facilitating, motivating and organising the work of the Primary Section, the Primary Head has oversight of the Primary Section curriculum and the pastoral welfare of the Primary students in Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. He or she acts as the Head of School's representative or delegate in all matters specifically related to the Primary Section and participates in, but is not ultimately responsible for, teacher recruitment (which remains the Head's responsibility.) The Head of the Primary Section actively participates in the policy development of the school in general, and of the Primary Section in particular. The Primary Section numbers 200 students in two form entry from Early Childhood to Year 6. TBSC pays a generous salary with free accommodation, flights and medical insurance.
Interested applicants should apply by clicking 'Apply Online' below or email the Head of School, Yasir Patel (head@tbscaracas.com) with a letter of application and a CV, stating clearly why they wish to work at TBSC and in Venezuela.
Deadline for applications: Monday 6th October
About The British School Caracas
- The British School Caracas
- Transversal 9 Este, Avenida Luis Roche, Quinta DAMI, Urbanización Altamira
- Caracas, DC
- Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
HISTORY: A brief summary of some major events at TBSC:
1950 The British School Caracas was opened at the Old Hacienda Farmhouse in Las Mercedes (now the Vera Cruz Supermarket) on 15th of September with 37 pupils and four teachers. Eileen Hinks (later Eileen Mendt) was appointed Headmistress.
1954 TBSC was relocated and its main buildings with seven classrooms for 240 pupils (The Mendt, Pre-School and Amphitheatre Buildings today) inaugurated by the British and Canadian Ambassadors of the day.
1958 An apartment below the original offices at the main entrance was converted to make two classrooms for Pre-School. The Britannia House Shield was donated by B.O.A.C. (British Airways).
1962 A two story annexe with six classrooms was opened next to the Amphitheatre building to accommodate a Dutch section complete with Dutch teachers and a Dutch language programme. Today this building is still known as The Dutch Building.
1967 A severe earthquake shook Los Palos Grandes and Altamira but the school escaped with only minor damage.
1978 The British Community held a reception at the school to mark the visit of the Prince of Wales to Venezuela. This was a record year for enrolment (301 with a pupil teacher ratio of 30:1).
1981 Catherine Judge was appointed Headmistress.
1984 The Dutch section closed.
1987 Jane Askey was appointed as Headmistress.
1988 Was a record low for enrolment at the Altamira site (90 pupils).
1989 The first P.T.A. Spring Fayre was held.
1990 A covered area (‘The Hanger’) and playing surface was provided next to the Dutch building in lieu of an extended indoor hall. Alan Darby was appointed as Headmaster.
1991 Roger Anniss was appointed as Headmaster.
1994 Sheila Purdom was appointed as Headmistress.
1995 Science, ICT and two further classrooms were added to the the Amphitheatre Building. The first Year Book was published.
1997 New buildings containing eight classrooms, a Science Lab, Staff Room and changing rooms were opened next to the cancha (The Fletcher Building) increasing the capacity of the school.
1999 Quintas Dami and Alicia were purchased to house a Library/Media Centre, administration offices and Key Stage 3.
2000 The 50th Anniversary of the school. The 40th anniversary and retirement of long serving teacher and Deputy Head, Janet Fletcher. Mark Gifford was appointed as Head of School.
2002 Appointment of Richard Free as Head of School.
2003 The British School Caracas awarded accreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS).
2004 The Board reached a decision to remain essentially a Primary School (3+ to 12+) for the foreseeable future.
2006 Appointment of Brian Allen as Head of School.
2007 CIS Five Year Review.
2009 Amphitheatre roof built, Year 8 opens after an absence of six years. Board announce the intention of expanding to pre-university levels.
2010 The 60th anniversary of the school. The primary programme adopts the International Primary Curriculum to complement the National Curriculum of England.
2011 Appointment of Neil McBurney as Head of School. For the first time in TBSC´s history, our first Key Stage 4 (Year 10) students undertake the Cambridge IGCSE after receiving authorisation to offer this prestigious curriculum in May 2011.
2012 The school completes the CIS Self Study as a part of the CIS Ten Year Review. The CIS school visit took place in November.
2013 TBSC is granted CIS Accreditation. Out first Year 11 students complete their IGCSE external examinations in June 2013. Our IB Diploma authorisation application is completed as we prepare to off the IB Diploma from September 2013. Appointment of John Plommer as Head of School.
2014 Appointment of Yasir Patel as the Head of School.
2015 Our first Year 13 (IB) students graduate. This includes Carlos Borges, who has studied at TBSC from Early Years. The school is successful in its International Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and is recognised as part of the British Schools Overseas. TBSC is fully accredited by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS)
2020 George Palmer appointed Head of School
2020 TBSC celebrates its seventieth anniversary
Vision
Preparing young minds to impact and improve the world.
Mission
To provide a world class British and international education that nurtures our students, embeds TBSC values, and maximises each individual's potential.
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