Head of College

This is a genuinely remarkable opportunity to become Head of College at UWC Maastricht.

UWC (United World Colleges) is a global group of 18 schools and colleges joined by a common mission to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. UWC Maastricht was founded in 2009 and has established itself as a valuable and highly distinctive addition to the UWC international movement.

Leadership opportunities within UWC always attract a great deal of attention, and the leadership of UWC Maastricht should be an especially attractive proposition. The school is located close to the heart of the vibrant city of Maastricht at the southern tip of the Netherlands where the country meets both Belgium and Germany. It is now a school for almost 1,000 students aged 4-18 and is the first school in UWC to offer all four IB programmes. The school operates partly within the Dutch system: its multi-stakeholder environment reflects its founding, delivers an enviable level of financial security and adds both complexity and opportunity to its leadership.

UWC Maastricht is at an interesting and important point in its development. It is in good shape, but with significant opportunities to define the next stage of its journey. A good deal of work has been undertaken since the school was established as the coming together of two existing international schools. Now there is a chance to sharpen its identity and purpose and to understand how it can best reflect its fascinating location and what it can contribute to the wider UWC movement.

This is a role that requires a careful balancing of internal and external priorities. UWC Maastricht needs its next Head of College to be very present internally and to focus on the development of teaching and learning, the continued forging of a 'One School-One Mission' approach, and the structures needed to support the school's ambitions. At the same time, the next Head must be enthusiastic about engaging externally with the school's stakeholders, with the city and partners elsewhere, and with the UWC movement., RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.

Ihr Profil

The successful candidate will have a successful record of accomplishment as a Head or senior deputy or equivalent and will be able to demonstrate sustained impact over an extended period in their previous leadership roles. The Head of College will require creativity, patience, credibility and the leadership ability to inspire a diverse community. Above all, they will need a commitment to UWC's mission and values and the role of education in delivering a more peaceful and sustainable future.

Kontakt

For a preliminary, confidential conversation about the role with Jean Sullivan, Head of International Search or Keith Clark, Head of International Leadership Appointments, please contact jeansullivan@rsacademics.com., Should you have any queries relating to submission of your application, please contact Alison Hooper, Project Coordinator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Alison can also be reached by calling +44(0)1858 383163.