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“There is more in us than we know if we could be made to see it; perhaps, for the rest of our lives we will be unwilling to settle for less.” (Kurt Hahn).
Lancaster has a reputation as a vibrant, forward-thinking and diverse educational establishment. While the school offers a strong educational program, combining local and international curricula, from preschool to sixth form, the focus is on helping students develop their own individuality and sense of purpose. The Lancaster School is a non-profit, private bilingual school founded in 1979 and is located in the south of Mexico City. With 850 students spread across two sites there is a strong sense of community and this drives much of what we do in our daily work. Lancaster also has a reputation for being an unconventional school and this is, in ways large and small, indeed true. Many of us at the school believe Lancaster offers a unique teaching and learning experience which enriches our professional lives.
The school is keen to appoint an Academic Director for Primary and Preschool that is confident and supportive whilst having a view to leading the continual development of this well-established school. The ideal candidate will be motivated and willing to learn as much as to lead, with a view to enhancing the school’s ability to provide a rich education for our students. They will have a genuine passion for education and a desire to work with students, colleagues and the community together in building on the school’s unique strengths. Experience working with PYP/ IPC is desirable, be reflective practitioner, be able to see the bigger picture and the detail, staying calm under pressure, excellent interpersonal skills, be analytical and creative thinking skills be able to show initiative and innovate while ensuring agreed procedures are followed, be strong team player who enjoys working on their own initiative in a collaborative environment and have excellent organizational skills and ability to work to deadlines.
Some of your activities will be:
- Promote and model the school philosophy and values in order to develop and maintain an inclusive and collaborative school culture
- Ensure the quality of teaching and learning across Pre-school and Primary in line with the school’s philosophy and vision
- Actively engage in pedagogical leadership, providing example and support for teaching and learning in preschool and primary
- Lead and promote a culture of continuous improvement and high expectations for all students and staff
- Liaise with Director Lead Teacher to ensure successful transition between primary and secondary
- Collaborate with all staff in the strategic development of the school, consistently seeking to improve standards in all areas.
