Deputy Headteacher

Join Our Leadership Team as Deputy Headteacher!

Chester College International School, located on the edge of the historic city of Santiago de Compostela, Spain, is seeking a dynamic and experienced educational leader for the position of Deputy Headteacher / Teaching and Learning.

Founded in 1985, Chester College fosters a multilingual environment rooted in Christian Catholic humanistic principles. As a small, close-knit educational community, we are committed to providing outstanding, individualized education for students aged 3 to 18, with a strong focus on academic success, personal growth, and integrity.

The role:

We are in search of a passionate and dedicated leader who is enthusiastic about academic achievement, student well-being, and the ongoing development of the school. The Deputy Headteacher will work closely with the Headteacher to support parents, staff, and students, playing a crucial role in the strategic advancement of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations Management: Manages the daily operations of the school, ensuring its efficient and effective functioning. Takes charge of the school in the Headteacher’s absence.
• Leadership & Professional Development: Promotes high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment; evaluates teaching and learning, including tracking individual performance; assists in developing a curriculum that fosters the highest achievements for all; leads meetings related to specific responsibilities.
• Part-time teaching commitment: Teaches within a department or section of the school, contributing to departmental initiatives.
• Student Progress: Evaluates and ensures optimal academic and personal development for students.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicates and interacts with parents, students, and other key stakeholders in the broader school community.
• Extracurricular Development: Assists in enhancing our extracurricular programs.
• School Improvement: Supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive continuous improvement plan for the school.
• Growth Strategy: Engages in the formulation and execution of a growth strategy for the school.

Qualifications:

• Qualified teacher status.
• Good Honours degree.
• Leadership experience or relevant training.

Experience:

• Proven record of effective teaching.
• Demonstrated leadership in a department or similar role, guiding and holding others accountable while monitoring and evaluating their performance.

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with effective teaching practices.
• Understanding of best practices in pastoral care.
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish.

Skills:

• Strong leadership skills, capable of inspiring, guiding, and supporting others.
• Exceptional teaching abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.

Personal:

• Strong work ethic.
• High energy levels.
• Patience and a sense of humor.
• Eligibility to work in the European Union is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Become part of a supportive, family-oriented international school community.
• Lead and inspire within a values-driven educational environment.
• Enjoy the picturesque, culturally vibrant setting of Santiago, Galicia, Spain.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• This position offers an exciting chance for a dedicated leader who resonates with our vision, embraces our values, and seeks to make a positive impact on the lives of young individuals.

Salary and benefits:

A competitive salary package, in line with the Spanish market.

To apply, please submit your CV (including contact information for references with phone numbers) and a cover letter to Apply via the WhatSchool platform. Interviews will be conducted with selected candidates afterward.

Your application will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated leader into our Chester College family!

For more information, please visit our website: Apply via the WhatSchool platform.