Director of Studies CIT - #7413204

The Director of Studies is a key member of the leadership team and has responsibility for the quality of academic life in the school ensuring each student achieves its potential, as well as involvement in whole school management. The post holder’s work will focus on overall academic quality and also academic administration. For example, key areas will include quality of teaching and learning, teacher performance, academic performance targets, assessment data analysis and monitoring, administration and running of exams, inspections, timetabling, absence cover, allocation of space, school reports, running options evenings, and parent consultation evenings.

The Director of Studies is the key academic role model for all staff; they will teach a reduced timetable in their specialist subject and be able to demonstrate excellent practice in their teaching, as a benchmark for others.

Affinitas Education is an international group of schools, that empowers each school to be great. We use our expertise and experience to help schools achieve more.

For Affinitas each school is unique, and we celebrate their individual character, working in partnership with them. Our Schools know how to unlock the unique talents in their students, and we provide the tools to help them make that impact while respecting their ethos.

We collaborate with the schools on an individual level. We trust their expertise and offer support where it matters most, instead of imposing a rigid approach. We offer targeted support to help our schools achieve more for their students, always driving for excellence in everything they do.

The common denominator of our schools is an unwavering passion for delivering great education to our students.

Torrequebrada International College is an international school for children from 2 to 18 years old, that offers an IB Program continuum from Primary to Secondary and Baccalaureate. Alongside the academic curriculum, we offer an experiential curriculum specifically designed for our students to acquire the skills necessary for their autonomy and future employability. We strongly believe in international education at an academic, professional, and personal level. An education that allows students to achieve their goals anywhere in the world. We are a committed and professional team, who genuinely believe that we can make a difference in the lives of our students.

CIT is in Benalmádena, 20 minutes from Malaga. Join our team and become part of a community dedicated to inspiring young minds against the backdrop of the beautiful Costa del Sol. Benefit from a multicultural environment, where you'll have the opportunity to engage with students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Enjoy the high quality of life in Malaga.

● Line manager and act as a mentor to all heads of academic departments;

● Ensure that the philosophy of the International Baccalaureate is reflected in both the written and taught curriculum;

● Participate in appointing academic staff;

● Run the appraisal and observation systems for teachers, putting in place appropriate support to ensure the highest standards are set and maintained;

● Together with the Head, be responsible for curriculum policy and development;

● Create, adapt, and oversee the academic timetable;

● Manage the options process, working with students and parents to finalize choices;

● Manage absence cover and room allocations;

● Manage staff allocation to invigilation for internal and external exams;

● Manage parents’ meetings;

● Oversee and manage assessment data to inform school strategic thinking and to ensure effective student progress and expect each student to achieve their potential;

● Quality assures the reporting process;

● Support the management and distribution of public exam results;

● Lead and support the process for inspection preparation;

● Work closely with the IT and data team on academic systems;

● Keep abreast of curriculum and academic developments and share information accordingly, participating in and leading staff training as appropriate;

● Seek to demonstrate and encourage the school’s key purpose in all ways: to equip students to live with confidence, purpose, and joy;

● Demonstrate and represent the school’s values and foster a collaborative managerial approach;

● Drive the school innovation, including integrating technology and AI into teaching and learning to improve results and adapt learning and teaching practices to take the opportunity of the technology available and utilized by students.

● Deep knowledge of the IB programs (PYP, MYP, and DP) and an inquiry-based learning approach,

● Strong academic record, including a good degree in the specialist academic discipline;

● Experience in leading and managing teams of academic colleagues;

● Passion for inspiring both educators and learners and enjoying the challenge of leading innovative educational initiatives in an environment in which our students can thrive and excel;

● Ability, and genuine desire, to develop pupils and colleagues to their fullest potential and stimulate their knowledge and critical thinking;

● Ability to build teams that work together;

● Able to build relationships between stakeholders and drive projects to completion;

● Able to understand problems and develop creative solutions;

● Able to meet deadlines under pressure;

● Attention to detail and accuracy;

● Think strategically and analytically and to continuously look for improvement;

● Communicate clearly and sensitively under pressure.

● Report to Principal.

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The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff, service contractors, and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo relevant background screening checks, appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, online search, criminal background (or equivalent), and social media checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to agree to our procedures.

The school is responsible for ensuring the welfare, health, and well-being of all children, young adults, and staff. We create a vigilant organizational culture that monitors and prioritizes the safeguarding and well-being of all.