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Head of Secondary School
Colegio Anglo Colombiano, Bogota (Colombia)

 

 

 

COLEGIO ANGLO COLOMBIANO

 

School Information

 

Colegio Anglo Colombiano (The Anglo) was founded in 1956 by a group of Colombian and British Citizens. It is a private, non-profit, coeducational, non-denominational international school; based upon the British educational system.

 

We are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of the education of our students and in the service we provide to the school community. As part of its identity, the school has a house system that contributes to strengthening the bond of all members of the Anglo community with the inheritance, history, philosophy and ideals of its founders.

 

We have more than 1,800 students in three different sections: Preschool, Primary and Secondary. We offer the IBO IB Diploma, the PYP and MYP programmes. The school has been accredited by the CIS since 1998.

 

In order to accomplish our objectives the school has more than 170 teachers of which 30% are British or from other nationalities and the remainder from Colombia.

 

The academic year starts in mid-August and finishes at the end of June. The school holiday periods comprise one week in October, two weeks at Easter, four weeks at Christmas and seven weeks at the end of the school year.

 

The Fundamental Values at Colegio Anglo Colombiano lie at the heart of our School Ethos. They encompass the four pillars: Honesty, Responsibility, Respect and Solidarity.

 

To learn more about our school please visit our website at: https://anglocolombiano.edu.co/index.php/en/about-us/vision-and-values

 

Academic Information pack

 

Colegio Anglo Colombiano School Profile

 

Position: HEAD OF SECONDARY SCHOOL

 

Section: Secondary (Grade 5 - 11)

Programme: IB, MYP & DP and Colombian standards

Line Manager: Rector

Application deadline:  7th February 2025

The main functions of the Head of Secondary are:

 

Strategic planning and leadership

•  Lead the drive in the Secondary section for continuous improvement
• Lead the strategic planning process for school improvement in the Secondary section, in line with whole school objectives .
• Contribute to the Strategic plan for international programmes such as Round Square, MUN, and the International Award
• Led and manage a diverse range of staff, including 120 teaching staff members.

 

Teaching and Learning

•  Ensure the highest quality of provision for all learners (including those at the extremes of the ability range) within the expectations of the IB programmes and Colombian standards for approximately 900 students.
• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for teachers for student academic performance
• Provide training for teachers in line with identified priorities for the section.
• Lead the processes of induction and appraisal of teachers and create mechanisms for coaching, mentoring and peer support to engage teachers in advancing their practice.
• Lead the assessment protocols to ensure that reporting and assessment schedules enable effective monitoring, reflection and intervention to support learners in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all teachers are using student data effectively to inform teaching strategies.
• Ensure that quality assurance processes are in place
• Ensure that student progress and qualitative feedback on next steps is reported to stakeholders at key times to inform the  learning progression.

 

Student Life

•  Model and promote the school values in all community interactions.
• Maintain high levels of student behaviour to ensure the highest quality learning environment for all learners.
• Ensure that students access their entitlement to an appropriate social/emotional learning programme.
• Build opportunities and monitor student engagement in the balanced wider curriculum, including arts, sports, service, leadership, internationalism, adventure and environmentalism.
• Prioritise child protection and safeguarding measures in order to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the students.

 

Operational/Administrative

•  Ensure that school systems are optimised for student learning, including the development and monitoring of the academic resources budget for the section.
• Contribute to the processes of admissions
• Represent the school at events connected to the Secondary section and deputise for the Rector at events in the wider community as required.
• Prepare the annual secondary budget
• Oversee the staff appraisal process for the Secondary section
• Participate in locals/expats staff recruitment process

 

Experience and attributes

•  proven record of success in a secondary school position of responsibility
• successful experience of inspection and/or accreditation processes
• record of raising teaching standards and of providing INSET/teacher training
• strong organisational, public relations and interpersonal skills
• experience of managing a successful curriculum planning model

School Information

Watch our School video and our recruitment video

How to submit your application

Please send your cover letter and CV to rector@anglo.edu.co and humanresources@anglo.edu.co with the Job title on the subject.

General School Benefits

 

Our school offers a competitive compensation package. This includes a salary that allows one to live well, travel during school holidays and save. The salary is complemented by a generous housing allowance, comprehensive medical insurance, annual travel allowances, free tuition for up to two children, free Spanish classes and a staff wellbeing-programme.

 

As an IB world school that is CIS and COBIS accredited, we also provide good opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Additionally, our unique location in the heart of Colombia offers a rich cultural experience and a high quality of life.