APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF
HEAD OF BOARDING/PASTORAL CARE Letovo International School, Moscow 3 - 11 years • Co-educational • Boarding
Required for January 2018
APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF
HEAD OF BOARDING/PASTORAL CARE Letovo International School, Moscow
Introduction
The School
This appointment offers a unique opportunity to join the founding team of a new non-profit private boarding school for gifted and talented students opening in September 2018 in Moscow.
Letovo International School is a non-profit private boarding school for children eager to learn and challenge themselves academically and personally. This new school is to be launched in September 2018 on a state of the art campus in a southern suburb of Moscow.
The school is committed to using the very best pedagogical practices and supporting its teachers in the delivery of a world class curriculum.
It will be a highly selective school serving 1000 able students from Moscow and across Russia in grades seven through eleven, with half of the student body boarding on the campus. The school will follow the International Baccalaureate and Russian Curriculum. The concept of Letovo International School belongs to Vadim Moshkovich, an eminent Russian businessman, who wishes to contribute to the development of the country’s education and has donated a plot of land together with funds to cover all campus construction expenses and other start-up costs. The school is rightly already proud of its achievement of being awarded the Best Architectural Project in Russia for 2016. Letovo International School are seeking to appoint a Head of Boarding/Pastoral Care to play a major role in the school. The success of this appointment will be key to develop the school’s boarding ethos that encompasses providing the highest standards of pastoral care.
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APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF
HEAD OF BOARDING/PASTORAL CARE Letovo International School, Moscow
Candidate Profile We seek a candidate with experience in a boarding position either from the UK or International sectors. That experience might well extend over more than one school and the position could either suit an outstanding candidate seeking a first senior leadership position or an experienced Head of Boarding looking for a fresh challenge. Academically able and qualified, the successful candidate will have the ability to build on existing success and bring initiatives for future development.
Specific Responsibilities Administrative / Management ●●
To oversee all aspects of boarding and pastoral care of all students, boarding and day, reporting to the Principal.
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To develop all policies related to students living on campus.
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To be jointly responsible for the House’s budget.
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To recruit, train, supervise and lead all the housemasters .
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To take a lead on and oversee the completion of accurately produced reports.
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To ensure that boarding and school policies are consistently adhered to by all boarding staff and students.
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T o actively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the School community.
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T o plan, implement and review structures of staff supervision; to ensure the safety and security (including emotional) of all students at all times when they are in the school’s charge.
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T o track and monitor the progress of all students, including attendance and punctuality and act upon this.
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T o be responsible for the House’s contributions to the school website, social media and publications as necessary.
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T o attend parents’ evenings, assemblies, productions, sporting and special events in which Chief Housemaster is involved.
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T o supervise House events including but not limited to: a start of year House social, a House breakfast for each year group, a House tea for parents at the start of the year, pastoral parents’ meetings.
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To welcome new students and ensure that everything is organised for the start of their school career.
To be involved in the appraisal of the Housemaster and Tutors.
School life
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Safeguarding the welfare of all the students.
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T o ensure that all members of the school team encourage each student to reach their full potential through enthusiastic and personalised tracking and monitoring, rigorous record keeping and follow up for all students. page | 3
APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF
HEAD OF BOARDING/PASTORAL CARE Letovo International School, Moscow
Essential Professional qualities:
Desirable:
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A certified teaching qualification.
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International school experience.
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S enior management experience - at least 5 years of relevant experience as a housemaster.
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Experience of working with gifted and talented students.
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E vidence of recent and relevant continuing professional development.
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Knowledge of Russian.
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English native speaker.
Essential Personal qualities: ●●
A lifelong learner - the willingness and ability to continue to explore and learn.
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Able to work transparently and collaboratively, to listen to others, consider other people’s opinions, be prepared to compromise.
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A talented communicator both orally and in writing.
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Able to work successfully under pressure with excellent organisational skills.
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Reliable and respectful all the time.
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Optimistic and positive.
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Responsible, caring and persistent.
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The Selection Process A long list of candidates will be invited for interview in August 2017. A short list of candidates will be invited for final interview in late August 2017.
Remuneration A competitive salary commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will benefit from an annual holiday allowance, housing allowance, annual flights, health insurance and a transportation allowance.
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APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF
HEAD OF BOARDING/PASTORAL CARE Letovo International School, Moscow
HOW TO APPLY
Anthony Millard Consulting
Closing date:
Anthony Millard Consulting was established in the summer of 2004 to provide the British education sector, both in the UK and internationally, with first class strategic and recruitment consultancy.
21st July 2017
Long list Interviews: August 2017 Final interviews: late August 2017
Candidates wishing to apply should: ●●
Visit the AMC website, clicking on the link ‘Apply Now (for current vacancies)’ and complete the online form.
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Upload a CV and covering letter to complete the application process.
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If you encounter difficulty with the online procedure, please contact:
[email protected] or telephone +44(0)203 4275414.
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For an informal discussion about the post please contact Nicola Morris on +44 (0)7917 340186 or
[email protected].
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Applications will be acknowledged and then evaluated against the selection criteria.
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The letter of application should contain the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three referees to include your current and past direct line manager.
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Full references will be required for the short list interviews but will only be taken when AMC has received specific consent from candidates to do so.
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Short listed candidates will be required to bring original documentation, proof of identity and certificates with them to interview.
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In addition to managing the search and selection of Heads, Bursars, Marketing and Development Directors advice is provided on governance, management structures, development planning, marketing / PR and fundraising. Their clients range from nationally known independent schools to state comprehensive schools, to public and private companies involved in education. These clients are located globally and a list of them can be found on AMC’s website. Further information is available at www.anthonymillard.co.uk
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