ACS International Schools

ACS International Schools is a leading provider of high-quality international education, operating schools (day and boarding) for students between the ages of 3 to 18 from around the world at our campuses in the UK and Qatar.

We are proud of our diverse and welcoming community and the outstanding educational offering that our staff deliver. We are a global family offering a positive and energising working environment where our employees can fulfil their potential. We believe in the importance of developing in our students the curiosity to ask questions, the courage to take risks, the compassion to care for all, and the knowledge, understanding and confidence to thrive. Together, we inspire our students to become the world’s next global thinkers and doers.

We are now looking to recruit and develop a new Trustee to serve on our Board who will also become a member of our People Committee as well as our Safeguarding lead at Board level. Whilst it will not be this person’s job to create the framework around safeguarding, s/he will be expected to provide expert oversight. We are particularly interested in candidates who can offer knowledge, skills and experience in the corporate and/ or charity sector. While previous experience in the education sector and in-depth knowledge of safeguarding regulations is of added interest, we are looking primarily for somebody with previous Board level experience who can add diversity of thinking and high calibre, thoughtful and critical challenge. We also welcome candidates who are able to contribute greater diversity of representation to our Board.  The appointee will enjoy the opportunity to further develop our charitable purpose strategy and programmes.

ACS International Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and operational staff. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to ACS International Schools on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference FBIFO. Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Tuesday 2^nd May.