Job Description
A Deputy Head of Learning and Research (Junior school) is required for this renowned international school in Mumbai in India. This is an opportunity for a once in lifetime experience of life in India and affords low cost living!
Role:
Reporting to the Head of Juniors, you'll play an important strategic role in developing, promoting and implementing the school's learning and teaching strategy, objectives and development plan. You will supervise and support a team of learning coaches, programme coordinators, instructional coaches and the technology for the primary and middle school. You'll also conduct regular classroom observations and provide feedback supporting teachers to improve and enhance their intructional practices. Ultimately, your goal is to foster a culture of collaboration, professional growth through coaching, mentoring and resource allocation.
*A more detailed job description may be available upon request.
Salary and Benefits:
1. Generous tax free salary of $33-58,000 USD per year depending on qualifications and experience (low cost living) - plus generous leadership stipend for this role
2. Fully furnished apartment provided
3. Return flights for teacher and dependents
4. $1000 relocation allowance ($2000 for families)
5. Medical cover for family
6. Free tuition for dependent children
7. Transport to and from school provided
8. 2 or 3 year contracts
Established in 2003 this is a K - 12 school offering world class education and facilities in Mumbai and delivering IGCSE and IBDP curriculum. With over 1000 students the school is able to offer a teacher-student ratio of 1:6, every child enjoys individualised attention. Vacancies are available across 4 specific campuses: A Nursery, Early Years Centre, A Junior school and the International secondary school.
Role requirements:
1. Must be a fully qualified teacher with a Bachelor of Education or degree and teaching qualification (PGCE etc) along with suitable teaching experience
2. Relevant experience is critical - ideally you will have held a similar position supporting the leading of teaching and learning
3. Ideally you will have IB curriculum experience - however teachers who adopt the IB philosophies of an inquiry based approach are welcome to apply
4. Previous international teaching experience is welcomed
5. Previous experience of working with students who have English as their second language is advantageous
6. Flexible and adapatable with a genuine interest in life in a busy Indian metropolis
Please contact your Edvectus consultant for more information.
