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British School Quito (BSQ) https://britishschoolquito.edu.ec/ is an Internationally acclaimed 3-18 school in Quito, Ecuador, offering high-quality education to a diverse group of 300+ students from over thirty countries across the globe. Located in the beautiful Cumbaya valley to the East of Quito and 20 minutes from the airport, the school has a mixture of mainly UK and Internationally trained teachers, working alongside local Ecuadorian trained staff.
BSQ is a foundation school, licensed and accredited by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education. We are also an IB World School, accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools. The school enjoys an outstanding reputation and strong support from the British-Ecuadorian business and diplomatic communities. A British National Curriculum is taught from ages 3-16, with the International Baccalaureate taught post 16; academic standards are high with many graduates going on to study in the world’s top universities.
BSQ has a friendly, family atmosphere with strong links to local Ecuadorian language and culture. It also forms part of the Orbital Education group https://orbitaled.com/ an expanding group of international schools providing quality Education to an internationally diverse student population.
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Senior School Leader, to lead the school through the next period of exciting development. The role would ideally start from January 2024 onwards, although start dates later in the year will be considered dependent upon candidate availability. Candidates should confirm their earliest availability when making their application.
In the role of Principal, you will be responsible for working with the Orbital Leadership team and local stakeholders to drive the strategic direction of the school, in addition to overseeing the operational leadership of the Heads of School. School leadership is a close partnership with the Foundation director, who leads a strong non-academic administration team of HR, finance, marketing and site operations services.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of outstanding senior educational leadership, preferably with experience in British style international schools.
This is a perfect opportunity for a Senior leader wanting to experience all the natural and cultural wonders of Latin and South America, alongside the opportunity to shape the delivery of international education at a high-quality education establishment. As a small school setting, it would suit an ambitious and experienced senior leader seeking to step up to their first Principal opportunity.
Orbital Education focuses on delivering quality education to its students around the globe. We educate more than 5,000 young people from 114 nationalities, sending them on to high quality universities. We are an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, Albania, China, Mexico, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe.
Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:
Quito, its Ecuador’s capital city. At 2,850m above sea level it is the highest official capital city in the world and is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cities in South America. Its stunning architecture that serves as a reminder of Ecuador’s history, sits alongside its beautiful landscape, nestled between the mountains of the Andes.
The city has a relaxed, welcoming, and friendly environment, and a pleasant climate all-year-round because of its elevation and proximity to the equator. Average afternoon temperatures are approximately 21 °C and average night-time lows of approximately 10 °C.
If you are interested in applying for the Principal position at BSQ, please click on the vacancy and complete the online application form before uploading your CV and letter of application/ supporting statement.
The application form can be completed in sections and will automatically save each time. Please note, you do not have to complete the section on employment and professional development if this information is included in your CV.
All references will be requested at the time of application, unless otherwise specified. If you do not want us to contact your references in the early stage of your application please ensure that you specify this on the application form. We regret we are unable to accept applications via email at this time.
Closing date for applications: 13th October 2023
If you have any questions regarding the post or the process please contact Jason Cox, Senior Recruitment Consultant, who is handling the vacancy on behalf of : jason@ticrecruitment.com
We look forward to receiving your application, thank you.
You will be a visionary, strategic leader and a committed team player who demonstrates a collaborative approach to working with others. You should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with all of the school’s stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this exciting and challenging role will be able to demonstrate:
