Deputy Head of Primary

The school

Lüderitz Blue School, founded in 2022, is a not-for-profit private international school offering the British National Curriculum in Lüderitz, Namibia. We currently offer Grades 0-7 and are expanding to offer Grades 8-12 in the near future. The school has a strong focus on academic excellence and encourages independent thinking and boundless curiosity. We have a high number of scholarship places and host a range of extracurricular activities open to all learners in the community. As a ‘Blue School’, our learners are taught about the marvels of the natural world, with a particular focus on Lüderitz's unique desert-ocean environment. We are a very young school with the ambition to become a beacon for educational excellence within the next 5 years. Candidates are kindly referred to the School Information Pack for further information about the school and the town of Lüderitz.

The opportunity

Due to our school’s continued growth, we are delighted to be expanding our team to welcome an ambitious and motivated Deputy Head of Primary. This person will be responsible for assisting the Primary School Director with academic and pastoral matters and for putting structures in place for long term sustainability of the school. The successful candidate will also be responsible for educating our Grade 5 and 6 multigrade Class, teaching all subjects in line with the UK International Curriculum. They will also be required to contribute to the overall development of a young, but quickly growing school.

The Person

The ideal candidate will be someone who:        

• is a qualified educator (BEd, PGCE with QTS or equivalent) with at least 3 years of experience working in schools
• Has experience teaching the British National Curriculum, Cambridge International or similar
• has outstanding written and spoken English language skills 
• is able to adapt teaching to the strengths and needs of all learners
• is able to manage behaviour effectively and promote a positive learning environment
• works co-operatively and supportively with others
• has strong organisation skills and is confident working independently 
• has a flexible and adaptable outlook, pioneering spirit and positive mindset
• has a love of nature and passion for environmental and ocean education
• preference will be given to candidates with experience within a Middle/Senior leadership position
• preference will be given to candidates who have contributed to curriculum design, such as MTP or LTP planning
• preference will be given to candidates who have worked in an international school environment

Application Process

To apply for this role, candidates are requested to apply via the TES portal. The closing date for this role is Tuesday 30 April 2024. Early application is advised.

Please note that only applications with strong motivation letters, tailored to the school in their supporting statement will be considered. Please ensure you have read through the Candidate Information Pack.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place via Zoom.

Safeguarding Statement

Lüderitz Blue School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to respect and adhere to this commitment and are subject to vigorous checks. The appointment of this post is subject to provision of a a satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate (or equivalent) that is less than three (3) months old. Appointment is also subject to provision of original professional qualification certificates and two (2) satisfactory professional references.

Privacy Statement

By submitting your application for this position, you consent to the storage and processing of your data by Lüderitz Blue School and its affiliated entities. If selected for the position, you also acknowledge and agree that additional information, including sensitive data such as bank details and medical information, may be retained by Lüderitz Blue School and its associates.