841 Head of Secondary

LAHC (Latin American Heads Conference); São Paulo; Sur place; BRL 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St. Nicholas IB World School in Pinheiros, São Paulo, seeks an inspiring Head of Secondary for Grades 6–12, commencing July 2027.

The role leads IB MYP and Diploma Programme oversight, and supports inclusive, student-centered learning for 340 secondary learners from Brazil and over twenty countries. Reporting to the School Director and serving on the Senior Leadership Team, the Head will drive academic excellence, student wellbeing, and faculty empowerment through a collaborative, empathetic

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
• Significant background in secondary school teaching and leadership within international or multicultural school settings.
• Deep knowledge and demonstrated leadership in the IB MYP and DP.
• High emotional and cultural intelligence to engage with local Brazilian culture alongside a diverse global community.
• Visible, relationship-centred, and collaborative leadership with clear communication, empathy and integrity.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic, operational, and pedagogical oversight across IB MYP and DP.
• Report directly to the School Director and be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Foster high academic standards, student agency and wellbeing, and empower a diverse faculty.

Connaissances

Leadership

Collaborative leadership

Intercultural competence

Student wellbeing

Communication

Formation

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction

Description du poste

St. Nicholas IB World School seeks an inspiring, dynamic, and experienced Head of Secondary for its Pinheiros campus, commencing in July 2027. Serving a vibrant community of 340 secondary learners from Brazil and over twenty countries, St. Nicholas provides an inclusive, student-centred education spanning Grades 6 through 12.

Reporting directly to the School Director and serving as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Secondary will provide strategic, operational, and pedagogical oversight across both the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The successful leader will uphold high academic standards, foster student agency and wellbeing, empower a diverse faculty, and champion the school's mission of inclusion and international mindedness.

• Education: Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
• Leadership Experience: Significant background in secondary school teaching and leadership within international or multicultural school settings.
• Curriculum Expertise: Deep knowledge and demonstrated leadership in the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB Diploma Programme (DP).
• Intercultural Competence: High emotional and cultural intelligence, with the capacity to engage with local Brazilian culture alongside a diverse global community.
• Leadership Style: A visible, relationship-centred, and collaborative leader who communicates with clarity, designs effective operational systems, and leads with empathy and integrity.