Head of Infants (Maternity cover)

Internationalschools; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Internationalschools in Madrid is seeking a senior department head to lead a key academic division and drive student success. You will champion performance standards, policy implementation, and staff development to advance educational outcomes across the school.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of departmental leadership, with a proven track record, strong communication, and collaboration with stakeholders to align goals with the organization’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in departmental management.
• Proven track record of successful departmental leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a department and ensure high standards of performance.
• Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures.
• Monitor and report on departmental performance.
• Provide guidance and support to departmental staff.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align departmental goals with organizational objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Departmental tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead a department and ensure high standards of performance.
• Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures.
• Monitor and report on departmental performance.
• Provide guidance and support to departmental staff.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align departmental goals with organizational objectives.

Skills

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of departmental best practices and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in departmental management.
• Proven track record of successful departmental leadership.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students

Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect

We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively

We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible

We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously

Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.