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Rygaards International School

Welcome

Thank you for your interest in Rygaards School, Denmark. You have been directed to TIC Recruitment; we provide a personalised, reliable and responsive recruitment service tailored specifically to international schools, teachers and leaders worldwide.

About the School

Rygaards is a forward thinking-school with a strong legacy, a vibrant school community and a purposeful strategic vision. They are an inclusive and welcoming Catholic school founded in 1909 by the Sisters of the Assumption. The International School offers a curriculum based on the National Curriculum of England leading to the Cambridge IGCSE Programme.

Rygaards School has a Danish and an International English-speaking school each teaching its own separate curriculum. Rygaards International School consists of Key Stages 1 – 4 (Years 1 – 11). 

Head of the International Secondary School 

The school is looking for a Head of the International Secondary School who can join the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to Rygaards’ dynamic future development.

The Head of Rygaards International Secondary School reports to the school Principal on all matters and advises the Principal on all areas of international education. The Head is responsible for:-

  • Overall leadership and management

  • Standards and quality assurance

  • Pastoral care

Please note, a full job description is available to download

Application Process

If you are interested in applying for the Head of International Secondary School position at, 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.

Please ensure you download the relevant job description in the 'related downloads' section.

Closing date for applications: 24th June 2021 (although early applications are encouraged as the School will interview and appoint as necassary)
1st stage nterviews: Online on a rolling basis
Final interviews: Travel permitting - in Denmark 21st - 23rd June 2021 

If you have any questions regarding the post or the process please contact Gemma McSweeney, Associate Director, who is handling the vacancy on behalf of Rygaards: gemma@ticrecruitment.com 

We look forward to receiving your application, thank you. 

Applicants should:

  • Be an experienced, outstanding educator, a lifelong learner and have the ability to shape and lead school strategy and development
  • Preferably have leadership experience in an international context
  • Have a demonstrable track record of implementing strategies that improve learning for all
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, in order to deal effectively with the wide range of international families that make up our diverse school community
  • Have the ability to lead and inspire a team of dedicated teachers
  • Preferably be a practising Christian - being a Roman Catholic would be an advantage, but not a necessity.
  • Have English as a mother tongue and a working knowledge of Danish would be a distinct advantage.

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