Description
HEAD OF
SCHOOL:
Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is seeking an
experienced leader to serve as Director and carry out the school’s mission to
provide an excellent, Christ-centred international education that meets western
academic standards and equips students to live out a biblical worldview in all
areas of life to the glory of God.
HOPAC, founded in
1994, is an international Christian K-12 school with 324 students from 33
different countries and a variety of religious backgrounds including Christian,
Muslim and Hindu. While the majority of students come from families of
missionaries, diplomats and the international business community, one third are
Tanzanian. HOPAC uses a modified version of the British curriculum for
Kindergarten through Grade 8, the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum for Grades 9 and
10 and the Cambridge A-level curriculum for Grades 11 and 12.
In collaboration
with an appointed school board of governors, the Director provides overall
leadership for the school management team (consisting of secondary principal
and assistant principal, primary principal, operations manager, facilities
manager, chaplain and human resources manager) and a team of 37 faculty and
over 30 support staff. The Director is responsible for the organization and
leadership of the school, its staff and the welfare and safety of all students,
teachers, staff and administration.
Candidates to be the
next Director at HOPAC must demonstrate in their application materials how
their faith, educational philosophy, leadership style, and management skills
would match the school’s mission and faith statement. HOPAC seeks a proven,
effective school leader with a post graduate degree in the field of education
and at least two successful years of school administrative experience,
preferably in an international and/or multicultural setting. Candidates must be
evangelical Christians in good standing with their local church and able to
understand and interpret the Bible into a practical, applied world-view.
Qualifications also include exemplary English oral and written communication
skills, strong interest and capabilities in multi-community relations,
successful experience in strategic plan implementation, aptitude in curriculum
development and documentation and operational management.
HOPAC expects the
Director to be supported spiritually through a mission organization or home
church. The school will negotiate a compensation package tailored to the needs
of the Director candidate.
HOPAC is accepting
applicants for Director (minimum 3 year commitment). Visit www.hopac.net for more
information about HOPAC and send cover letter and resume/CV via email to personnel@hopac.net. Deadline for
application: 31 January, 2013.
How
to apply
Please visit
www.hopac.net for more information.