Deputy Headteacher

Haileybury Bhaluka is an esteemed international coeducational boarding institution that delivers a remarkable education to students aged 11-18. Currently focusing on Years 7-11, the school utilizes an enhanced UK curriculum and IGCSEs, with plans to introduce the IB Diploma programme in the future.

As a Centre for Safeguarding Excellence, Haileybury Bhaluka is dedicated to cognitive education and research-driven methodologies. The professional development offered is robust, with all educators receiving certified training from Harvard's Graduate School of Education.

Core Focus:
- Contribute to the strategic direction for students, educators, and boarders.
- Establish high standards in a coeducational boarding environment.
- Ensure all students feel safe, happy, and are successful.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Direction:
- Assist in developing the school’s strategic plan.
- Supervise curriculum and assessment, staff development, and student wellbeing.
- Evaluate the impact across significant areas of school operations.

Boarding Standards:
- Ensure adherence to school policies that comply with the National Minimum Standards for co-educational boarding in Bangladesh, in line with COBIS Compliance.
- Foster consistency in operational practices concerning boarding standards within a coeducational framework.
- Review the effectiveness of practices on a termly basis.

Safe, Happy, Successful Students:
- Create initiatives that promote high performance, entrepreneurial learning, and student leadership.
- Ensure effective study arrangements that support ongoing academic achievement.
- Oversee safeguarding standards.
- Maintain proactive and positive communication with parents.

Key Attributes:

Qualification & Experience

Essential:
- A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or international equivalent).
- A strong academic background, preferably with a master’s degree in educational leadership.
- Experience serving as a housemistress or housemaster.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, ideally in an outstanding educational setting.

Desirable:
- Level 3 safeguarding training, preferably with a BSA qualification.
- First Aid certification from a recognized training organization.
- Evidence of recent professional development in pastoral leadership.

Skills and Knowledge:
- Proven capability to inspire and motivate staff, students, and the wider school community.
- Strong strategic planning skills, with the ability to set objectives and monitor progress.
- Demonstrated ability to manage performance through coaching and mentoring initiatives.
- Advanced understanding of impactful teaching methodologies in a high-performing school.
- In-depth knowledge of assessment practices that influence student learning.

Communication:
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills suitable for a range of audiences.
- Strong professional presentation abilities.
- Aptitude for nurturing a culture of collaboration, trust, and integrity.

Vision and Drive:
- Commitment to achieving high performance across all areas of the school.
- Innovative and forward-thinking approach to school leadership.
- Resilient and adaptable, with a focus on long-term success.
- Professional advocacy for the school’s values and mission.

How to Apply:
- Interested candidates should complete the online application form on the TES website, including a cover letter and a current CV. Applications must be submitted electronically via ‘Apply Now’ on TES Online.
- Attached supporting information: Candidate Job Description.
- Applications must include contact details for at least two professional referees, one of whom should be your current employer. Please address your application letter to the Headmaster, Simon O’Grady.
- The application deadline is 21st October 2024. Initial interviews will be conducted online.
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the school retains the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged, and all submissions will be acknowledged.