Capital School is looking to appoint a Head of Secondary to start in August 2025.

The Capital School Bahrain is based on a classic British School set-up that offers a classroom structure with key stages of development. We teach the British National Curriculum including Early Years' Foundation Stage, whilst adhering to the requirements of the Bahrain Ministry of Education for Arabic, Islamic, and Social Studies. We create a positive & nurturing atmosphere to provide an excellent educational experience for our pupils.

Our teaching and learning approaches reflect only the very best of British educational practice and are contained within a modern learning environment which is both stimulating and purposeful. We aim to reinforce family values and customs at all times which in turn creates an atmosphere of warmth and care, because we believe that a happy child is one who learns more effectively. Our notion of team spirit and co-operation is reinforced through our school house system of Buckingham, Windsor, Kensington, and Westminster.

We moved to the new site in summer 2022, which organized the school into nursery, primary, and senior schools in separate buildings to accommodate all our pupils in the most effective learning environments. For the right applicant, there will be opportunities to rapidly progress into middle and senior leadership roles.

We are a BSO (British School Overseas) and BSME school, meaning that we take newly qualified and early career teachers from the UK to support them through their teaching career. This role will involve mentoring staff through their teaching experience.

For further information, visit our website www.capitalschoolbahrain.com.

Key Responsibilities:

The Head of Secondary School is accountable to the Principal for the delivery of first-class education and outstanding pastoral care. The Head of Secondary School works closely with the Head of Primary School and is accountable to the Principal for the overall strategy and vision for the School. The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• Work with a degree of autonomy in leading the Secondary School, taking responsibility for teaching and learning, day-to-day operations, current and future planning, and resourcing.
• Support the Principal in the strategic development of the Secondary School and the whole school.
• Lead aspects of whole-school improvement.
• Ensure that each year group operates efficiently and effectively.
• Effectively administer Rewards and Sanctions.
• Display a high level of professional competence in all areas of responsibility.
• Ensure that the views of staff, parents, and students are used to raise the quality of the educational provision and operation of the Secondary School.
• Further raise academic standards across the Secondary School.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality and consistency of educational experiences offered to students across each year group.
• Provide exceptional communications between all sections of the Secondary School community.
• Accept a measure of pastoral responsibility for all staff.
• Ensure that reports to parents are meaningful and of a high and increasing quality.
• Ensure that the Secondary School works within the resources budget to ensure that all necessary stock and materials are ordered.
• Work collaboratively with external bodies and the Senior Leadership Team to achieve outstanding results on school accreditations, inspections, and evaluations.

More specifically, the key responsibilities of the next Head of Secondary School can be outlined as follows:

• To invest immediately in fully understanding Capital School, its mission, history, and community, recognizing that the leadership challenge is evolutionary rather than revolutionary in nature.
• To use this knowledge to work with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to develop a compelling vision and strategy for Capital School as an outstanding learning community.
• To ground this strategy in the context of a rapidly shifting external environment, ensuring that Capital School is well-positioned to seize opportunities and respond to changes locally, nationally, and internationally.
• To lead on the delivery of major strategic development projects, including the establishment of a new STEAM Centre and the introduction of the school’s journey on becoming a Microsoft Showcase School.

Person specification:

We are looking for a reflective practitioner who:

• Is an experienced leader in secondary education, with a passion for shaping the overall learning environment and academic strategy.
• Places each child at the core of their practice and behavior, ensuring holistic development.
• Connects with pupils and staff, fostering a positive and productive secondary school environment.
• Demonstrates strong leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and manage a dedicated team of teachers.
• Shares the school ethos and vision, promoting a culture of academic excellence and care.
• Holds a relevant degree, PGCE or BEd, or the equivalent with UK QTS.
• Is able to confidently use IT systems and technology in education management and teaching.
• Has high expectations and aspirations for themselves and their pupils.
• Is committed to their own CPD and leadership development.
• Can provide an Enhanced Disclosure/DBS/ACRO Police Check or equivalent.

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet our qualifications and experience requirements, in particular with respect to your teaching certificate and leadership experience.

In return, we offer an attractive expatriate remuneration package, including a competitive salary, housing allowance, health insurance, and an annual flight allowance.

Suitable applicants will be interviewed upon receipt of application, so early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

• Updated CV
• Copies of qualification certificates