Head of Primary
In becoming part of the senior leadership team at Isamilo International School Mwanza, you would be joining the school at an important moment in its development. 2018 and 2019 witnessed a lot of positive change at IISM, with the re-envisioning of the school’s strategic objectives and reframing of the school’s guiding statements and core values. The school also underwent internal re-structuring with huge academic success. During 2020, Isamilo faced the same challenges as international schools around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we were extremely grateful to return to in-class teaching in August 2020 with our full staff team and have remained in-class since.
In 2021, we look forward to continuing our positive development towards CIS accreditation.
This is a special community with big ambitions and a deep and enduring commitment to its role in local community development, as well as the nurturing of engaged, international leaders.
A core part of our vision is to develop world-class teachers to support the continuing development of the Tanzanian education system as well as maintaining the most exemplary standards for our own IISM students, who deserve the best!
The School: Isamilo International School is the oldest international school in Mwanza and is held in high esteem by the local community. We offer an exceptional and well balanced education to 400+ children from a broad spectrum of cultural backgrounds aged between 2 and 18 years including boarding students from across East Africa. We have a committed team of creative, resourceful and inspiring teachers and teaching assistants. Due to the nature of being a non-profit school, the staff and students alike are used to finding inspired resolutions to overcome the challenges this can bring. The school benefits from a close-knit community where teachers, students, parents and guardians all come together to guarantee a memorable and enjoyable experience.
The campus incorporates a sports field, netball and tennis courts as well as an outdoor 25 metre swimming pool. There is a great range of extra-curricular activities offered by our staff. Community service is a highly valued aspect of our school with staff and students giving their time voluntarily to supporting our Saturday School outreach programme as well as committing to work alongside and train local teachers. The academic calendar has three terms, and runs from September through to July.
Location: Mwanza is the second largest city in Tanzania, after Dar es Salaam. There are frequent ferries to neighbouring islands, including Rubondo and Ukerewe. It has a growing population of over 700,000 residents. As well as being in close proximity to the Serengeti, Mwanza is just a short flight away from Dar es Salaam, Mount Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. Mwanza boasts breath-taking views of Lake Victoria, famous rock formations and local wildlife.
We are looking for an outstanding school leader who is:
• Internationally-minded and connected, with an awareness of the importance of local culture
• An innovator who can support and enhance our vision for the future and can strategically embed new ideas, showing stamina in the realisation of planned objectives
• A passionate educator with a deep commitment to the role of education as a force for social good
• Inspiring and empowering, committed to development and growth of teachers
• Up-to-date with current research on learning
• A people manager, relationship builder and team player, who will take into account all stakeholders
• Visible, approachable, with excellent interpersonal skills and a good sense of humour
How to apply: Please send a CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, addressed to Ms Katrina Williams (Head of School) - email: hmoffice@isamiloschool.org. Please also include a completed IISM Applicant Information Form.
You must meet the following requirements for a visa or working permit:
- 2 years teaching experience.
- A degree related to subject taught.
- Bachelors with Teaching Qualification, PGCE or PGDE, Government approved teaching certification from non-UK country or similar teaching qualification.
- Proficient in English.
- Criminal background check, References
- Over 21 and below 55 years of age
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