Year Leader for Junior School
The British School in Colombo
Sri Lanka
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 25 April 2015
Job overview
Required for September 2015 or sooner if possible
YEAR LEADER FOR JUNIOR SCHOOL
750 CHILDREN, 78 STAFF
The British School of Colombo have asked Teacherhorizons (www.teacherhorizons.com) to lead the search for an inspirational Year Leader to join this highly successful school in Sri Lanka.
The British School in Colombo is an independent, co-educational day school which follows the British National Curriculum. The school serves an international pupil body with some 43 different nationalities although the majority of children are of Sri Lankan origin. The school employs both local and expatriate teachers. There are currently 1,200 pupils on roll with 750 in the Junior School.
The school is housed in modern, purpose-built accommodation with dedicated facilities for science, ICT, art, music and sport. The professionally equipped 450-seat Auditorium is used for assemblies and productions throughout the year. There are also two libraries and a multi-media room for sole use by Junior School pupils.
Sri Lanka is an exciting, vibrant and fascinating melting-pot of cultures, religions, traditions and history. The island is moving forward fast, both economically and socially. Nowhere is this more evident than in the capital city itself and typically for an Asian country, education plays an extremely prominent role in the lives of Sri Lankans.
THE POST: Year Leader of Junior School
BSC seeks an experienced teacher who will act as the instructional leader of the Junior School, and who will gain the respect and confidence of a highly motivated staff, an outstanding student body and very supportive parents. It is essential for the Year Leader to have a thorough understanding of the British National Primary Curriculum. It is essential that high expectations are set in terms of enthusiasm for learning, professionalism, punctuality, commitment, and in being a positive role model. The post includes day-to-day leadership and management of the year group/team. The Year Leader will report to KS Coordinator/Deputy Head and will be responsible for student progress via curriculum planning, assessment and reporting to ensure maximum achievement of all students.
CONTRACT AND PACKAGE
The initial contract is for two years and is renewable. The generous salary and range of benefits will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate, with the overall package reflecting the importance of the position.
APPLICATIONS
If you are interested in making an application, please sign up to Teacherhorizons www.teacherhorizons.com and complete your profile. Then contact Tineke Regan – tineke@teacherhorizons.com to receive further details about the school and application process.
The deadline for applications is Saturday 25th April (at midnight GMT) but early applications are encouraged. Teacherhorizons will be pre-interviewing via Skype on an on-going basis and putting strong candidates forward to the school.
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About The British School in Colombo
The British School in Colombo is one of the leading British schools in the subcontinent and has an enviable reputation for providing high-quality education in a caring and nurturing environment. Sri Lanka is a wonderful country, rated as one of the best tourist destinations in the world. The country has a tangible sense of optimism and this is reflected in our school. We are enthusiastic about our future and BSC will be an exciting place to work and develop professionally in the coming years.
There will be challenge and rewards here for teachers at all stages of their careers. We realize that teachers will apply to BSC for a number of possible reasons. However, what is the case is that successful teachers here usually have many things in common. First and foremost, they are enthusiastic and flexible. Teachers need to be willing to rise to a challenge of adapting both culturally and socially to a new and very different environment. Of course, Colombo provides a wonderful base from which to explore and travel both Sri Lanka and the wonderful richness of south and east Asia. However, successful teachers also recognize that the school provides an outstanding opportunity for them to develop professionally through not only their own work but by helping others to develop professionally too.
Education is vitally important in Sri Lanka and therefore, teachers are held in high esteem. Within our community, it is vital to be enthusiastic about teaching and learning and to recognize that successful teaching is a collaborative activity. Colombo is a somewhat chaotic and busy city, with a hot and humid tropical climate. Nevertheless, it is a culturally and socially vibrant place, boasting a wide range of cuisine and it is a wonderful centre from which to explore the sub-continent and South East Asia.
Before applying to any international school it is important to think carefully about whether the environment is right for you: this is no different in Colombo. Those who arrive in this wonderful city with their eyes open and a willingness to take full advantage of what Sri Lanka has to offer will thoroughly enjoy their stay and, like many BSC colleagues, will wish to remain in the area for much longer than an initial contract.
We are proud to be members of FOBISIA and teachers enjoy the many benefits that membership delivers.
Teachers are provided with
- a generous tax-free salary
- fully-furnished accommodation (no pets are allowed)
- a utilities allowance
- flight at start and end of the contract
- an annual return flight to home country
- full medical cover within Sri Lanka
- freight allowance
- an end-of-contract gratuity.
If you are interested in working with us, please complete the TES application form and attach a Letter of Application which should outline your teaching philosophy and explain why you would like to work at BSC.
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