ACS Cobham Internationalschool seeks an energetic and visionary leader, someone that has an innovativestyle in transforming student learning. We are looking for an individual with the knowledge, skills and experience to lead our High School Grades 9-12 programme and continue to be an outstanding environment for our students and staff to thrive. Our new High School Principal will work with excellent staff, delightful students and engaged parents to develop a supportive, challenging and inspiring learning environment.The High School Principal is the instructional leader of the High School and a member of the school's Senior Leadership Team as well as having responsibility for ensuring that High School students and staff flourish in an atmosphere that provides challenge, inspiration and support.Essential Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceBachelors Degree essential, Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from an internationally-recognised university or college preferableA qualified teacher with 10 years teaching experience IBDP experience is preferred Previous school leadership experience, ideally in an International School Open, collaborative and visible presence leadership styleAbility to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and manage unpredictable demands from staff and studentsCurrent in their reading, thinking and potrail of ideasQuick on the spot decision making process imperative but without deviating fromlong term aimsPriorities without deviating from longer term aimsCourage and conviction of opinions and decisionsAbility to quickly build effective and sustainable working relationships withthe wider community while sensitive to other cultures and valuesAble to focus activities towards achievement of visionPurposeful and responsive influencing styleExcellent prioritising, planning and organising skillsExcellent team working skillsAble to seek advice and support when necessaryExcellent communication skills both written and verbalA good sense of humourEssential CompetenciesCollaboration - demonstrable evidence of sharing perspectives and working collaboratively in order to move towards a shared goal and create a positive environment.Nurturing Relationships - demonstrable evidence of caring for others and making the effort to build effective working relationships with colleagues.Clear communication both verbal and written.Decision Making-Focussing on defining solutions, using a rational approach to making decisions and being prepared to commit to a clear course of action.Making things happen-The drive, motivation and commitment to make things happen, focusing on delivering outcomes and being proactive rather than reactive.Demonstrable positive and tolerant outlook, enthusiasm for education and good understanding of behaviours of relevant age groups.Resilience-Responding positively to pressure, remaining emotionally stable andpositive when faced with challenges.Promoting positive change-Demonstrating ambition to be better, embracing changeand coming up with new ways of working for the good of the students and theschool.Applying Learning-Seeking opportunities to learn and develop and applying learning to new challenges.Salary range is GBP 72,000 to GBP 90,000 per annumRole start date: 1st August 2020Date posted: 14/06/2019Applications close: 20/09/2019ACS celebrates diversity as an equal opportunities employer and is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, as anemployee of ACS, you are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.