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Although each school within the NLCS group is responsible for managing its own recruitment process, NLCS International is involved in the appointment of every member of teaching staff.
This typically involves some, or all of the following for shortlisted candidates:
The critical element of the recruitment process is seeing every candidate teach. At the heart of an NLCS education is high-quality teaching, and we want to ensure that every candidate meets this standard before they are appointed. This will either be through a taught lesson at an NLCS school or providing evidence of teaching at their current school. Providing teaching evidence will be discussed in more depth with candidates invited to interview.
The aim of this thorough process is to ensure that the best teachers join the NLCS family, nurturing and maintaining an outstanding teaching community.
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NLCS schools have a consistent educational philosophy. This cohesive approach, using the same three educational pillars, means that NLCS International is able to support and offer group-wide opportunities.
As an international school group, we are committed to ensuring that every school bearing the NLCS name truly lives up to the standards and principles that we stand for.
NLCS International hosts and delivers an annual training programme for all new staff joining, which complements a further staff induction when colleagues reach their new school. This unique training programme introduces the NLCS educational philosophy, and gives new staff an opportunity to visit NLCS (UK) and see the school ‘in action’. New colleagues are universally positive about the training, with 98% stating that the training in 2022 was a valuable experience and that it will have an impact on their approach to teaching as they commence their new role.
This is the beginning of ongoing professional development at each school, which offers staff the chance to progress within their organisation. The CPD programme aims to support teachers in developing their knowledge and skills. These are formal programmes, for example to support new middle leaders in their roles, or informal programmes, such as journal clubs to improve pedagogical knowledge.
NLCS International manages a programme to connect colleagues at each NLCS school to deliver student-focussed activities, known as our ‘communities of practice’. The aim of these communities is to facilitate student collaboration and to develop and enhance students’ global outlook. For staff, this also provides a forum for discussion with practitioners in the same departments at different schools.
As well as the Communities of Practice, there are opportunities for students to work together on projects, such as Global Magazine, to take part in exchanges and compete in debates between different schools in the group.
Each school within the NLCS Group manages its own recruitment process, adhering to their Safeguarding Policy and Recruitment Policy. Each school’s Safeguarding Policy is available on their website, and their Recruitment Policy is available upon request.
All schools in the NLCS Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The schools expect all teaching staff, non‐teaching staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.
