Executive Principal - Ecuador- August 2018
- Country:
- Ecuador
- Region:
- School - Latin America
- Curriculum:
- IB- Diploma, United Kingdom
- Level:
- Primary-Lower (5-7), Secondary/ Middle(12-15), Secondary/High(16-18)
- Start Date:
- 22 May 2018
An Executive Principal is needed at an estblished and growing school in Equador. The school has over 1,000 students on roll, and will provide an exceptional British style education, leading to UK and international qualifications, to mostly Ecuadorian students.
JThe group currently owns and operates 10 international schools in culturally attractive and historically important destinations, As a group of international schools with exciting growth plans, the role offers collaboration on an international scale, wider development possibilities, as well as enhanced opportunities for future International career development.
This is a high-profile opportunity for an intelligent, ambitious, and energetic Senior Leader, to extend their experience and impact and shape international education, in an established and developing school in Guayaquil.
Requirements:
The candidate must be an experienced Principal or Head Teacher with signfiicant, consistent UK curriculum leadership experience. The ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.
About the Role
In this role, you will be responsible for providing inspirational and engaging leadership which drives continual improvement and the delivery of high quality education to all students across the school.
Alongside other senior colleagues, stakeholders, and executives, you will be responsible for the school’s development plan and vision, to ensure all actions and outcomes are owned and actioned, and all pupils and staff are empowered to excel and surpass expectations.
The role requires an individual who can successfully motivate and manage staff by delegating responsibility, setting clear expectations and targets and evaluating staff performance against them. It is a job which requires an impactful presence in school and in the local community, to develop and promote the school’s brand, reputation, and service offering.
A role profile and person specification is available to be reviewed by potential candidates prior to making an application.
Living and working in Guayaquil
Frequently referred to as the Pearl of the Pacific, Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador, with the country’s main port and a population of three million.
Guayaquil offers a good quality of life, good healthcare, transportation and a growing economy. The city has a relaxed, welcoming, and friendly environment, with an all year-round summertime and average temperatures between 23-27C.
Guayaquil has an International airport with regular flights to Europe, the US, and the region.
Interviews will commence on a rolling basis until the post is filled. We urge interested applicants to apply without delay, as the application process will close once the right candidate is found.
As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding children and young people, all post-holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.
JThe group currently owns and operates 10 international schools in culturally attractive and historically important destinations, As a group of international schools with exciting growth plans, the role offers collaboration on an international scale, wider development possibilities, as well as enhanced opportunities for future International career development.
This is a high-profile opportunity for an intelligent, ambitious, and energetic Senior Leader, to extend their experience and impact and shape international education, in an established and developing school in Guayaquil.
Requirements:
The candidate must be an experienced Principal or Head Teacher with signfiicant, consistent UK curriculum leadership experience. The ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.
About the Role
In this role, you will be responsible for providing inspirational and engaging leadership which drives continual improvement and the delivery of high quality education to all students across the school.
Alongside other senior colleagues, stakeholders, and executives, you will be responsible for the school’s development plan and vision, to ensure all actions and outcomes are owned and actioned, and all pupils and staff are empowered to excel and surpass expectations.
The role requires an individual who can successfully motivate and manage staff by delegating responsibility, setting clear expectations and targets and evaluating staff performance against them. It is a job which requires an impactful presence in school and in the local community, to develop and promote the school’s brand, reputation, and service offering.
A role profile and person specification is available to be reviewed by potential candidates prior to making an application.
Living and working in Guayaquil
Frequently referred to as the Pearl of the Pacific, Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador, with the country’s main port and a population of three million.
Guayaquil offers a good quality of life, good healthcare, transportation and a growing economy. The city has a relaxed, welcoming, and friendly environment, with an all year-round summertime and average temperatures between 23-27C.
Guayaquil has an International airport with regular flights to Europe, the US, and the region.
Interviews will commence on a rolling basis until the post is filled. We urge interested applicants to apply without delay, as the application process will close once the right candidate is found.
As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding children and young people, all post-holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.
- Student Make Up:
- British and other nationalities
- Regional Info:
- Ecuador is a Latin American country that is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world - not just on the Galapagos Islands but on the mainland as well. Friendly and welcoming, Ecuador is one of the safest countries in Latin America - its violent crime rate is less than half that of the US. Quito is the capital city and is one of the highest capital cities in the world. It has a fairly constant climate, being near to the equator but high in altitude, it is said that in Quito you get all four seasons in one day. The Old Town in Quito is a beautiful preserved colonial area, and everywhere in and around Quito you will find fabulous food and drink. A healthy place to live, you will find that most fruits and veg grown locally are fresh and often organic. The cost of living in Ecuador is very low.
- Benefits:
- Flights- every 2 years, Housing- allowance, Medical or Health insurance, Tuition - free for dependents
- Suited To:
- Activity - winter sporting types, Activity- mountains, Activity-typical land sporting types, Activity-typical water sporting types, Dependent children - more suitable, Holiday destination - yes typical, Infrastructure - Moderately developed, Suburban, Westernised - moderately, Women - not restrictive
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 0.0
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N