Head of Global Education Programmes

The Independent Schools Council; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Felsted School in North Essex is seeking an inspirational Head of Global Education Programmes to lead the development and delivery of international programmes, with particular responsibility for the Summer School.

You will combine academic leadership with programme management, staffing and student experience, working collaboratively to maintain high standards in a busy education environment. Experience in international education and residential programmes is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experienced educational leader with curriculum development, programme management and staff leadership.
• Excellent communication skills and strong academic judgement.
• Experience of international education, summer schools, residential programmes or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of Global Education Programmes, with responsibility for the Summer School.
• Combine academic leadership with programme development, staffing, quality assurance and student experience.
• Collaborate to manage competing priorities and maintain high standards in a busy environment.

Job description

Following a busy and successful summer season, we are expanding our Global Education team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educational professional to play a central role in the development and delivery of Felsted’s growing international programmes.

Founded in 1564, Felsted School is a leading co-educational HMC and IAPS boarding and day school, educating circa 900 students aged 3–18. Located in a picturesque rural village in North Essex, the School occupies a stunning 90-acre campus. Felsted prides itself on being a welcoming and grounded school community which plays to the interests and strengths of the individual.

The Head of Global Education Programmes will lead the development and delivery of a range of programmes, with particular responsibility for the Summer School. The role combines academic leadership with programme development, staffing, quality assurance and student experience.

We are seeking an inspirational and highly organised educational leader with experience of curriculum development, programme management and staff leadership. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong academic judgement and a genuine enthusiasm for working with international students.

Experience of international education, summer schools, residential programmes or a similar educational environment would be advantageous. The ability to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities and maintain high standards in a busy environment is essential.

Further information about Felsted School can be found at www.felsted.org.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 28 September at 9am. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date. Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. Please note, it is an offence to apply for this position if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.