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Dean of Primary School

Hobby School of Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Fully furnished accommodation (studio apartment). The school will pay the electricity, heating, cable, internet and maintenance fees.

Airport pickup, travel allowance of $2000 paid upon completion of a two-year contract term.

Start date: December 2024

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher, Director/Principal, District/Regional Level Administrator, Office/Administration Staff

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
Major: Education
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Other Certification

Additional School Requirements:

Fluent English speaker
Four-year bachelor’s degree in Education. or equivalent (min.)
Effective team leadership
Data analysis and target setting
Experience of working with others to develop teaching & learning innovations
Successful, recent teaching experience in a secondary school
Experience of school self evaluation
Proven record of raising standards at all ability levels

Job Benefits:

Competitive salary
Medical insurance - local health insurance good at international hospitals in Mongolia
Travel allowance - $2,000.00
Furnished accommodation

Job Description:

This role involves leading and managing subject delivery and development within the school, aiming to raise educational standards by staying informed of current and future trends. Responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership: Participating in corporate leadership duties, leading whole-school initiatives, and ensuring time management aligns with the role.
Examination Oversight: Reviewing public exam syllabuses, managing exam entries in consultation with the deputy head and exams officer, and handling internal assessments to gather data and plan interventions.
Team Management: Setting cover work during staff absences, chairing departmental meetings, and ensuring information and administrative tasks are completed on time.
Monitoring and Discipline: Keeping records of monitoring activities, following up on disciplinary matters according to school policies, and applying appropriate sanctions.
Professional Development: Leading departmental training, facilitating peer observation to share best practices, and supporting staff improvement through coaching, mentoring, and target setting.

The role requires collaboration with senior staff, ensuring departmental goals are met, and overseeing the target-setting, assessment, and audit cycle completion.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Founded in 1994, Hobby School is the first private school in Mongolia, established to educate the next generation of Mongolian intelligentsia during a time of tough economic conditions, a rapidly growing urban population, and a declining public education system. With 30 years of experience in the field, Hobby School continues to be a leading institution in the country.

The school's name, while evoking leisure, carries deep significance. It was inspired by the Eurasian Hobby (Falco Subbuteo), a falcon species revered by Mongolians as a symbol of courage and vigor.

In the 2024-2025 academic year, Hobby School serves approximately 1,200 students, from grades 1 to 12 (ages 6 to 17). Today, the school is widely regarded as one of Mongolia's top secondary education institutions.

Our Mission and Vision
Guided by the vision of our founder, Dr. Oyuntsetseg, Hobby School is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of Mongolian intelligentsia. To ensure accessibility for families from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, the school maintains tuition fees at levels far below its peer institutions.

Curriculum Highlights
Hobby School offers a bilingual curriculum, combining the State-approved General Secondary Education Curriculum of Mongolia with immersion-based English instruction.

Firsts in Mongolia:

Introduced the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC).
Adopted AP courses into its curriculum.

Future Plans: The school is preparing to introduce the Cambridge Curriculum.

This bilingual and immersive approach adds an extra academic workload for students, preparing them for global opportunities.

Recognition
In November 2024, Hobby School was honored as a 'Great Place to Work,' a testament to its commitment to excellence and a positive educational environment.

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This is a Direct to School Job

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