Head of School (Spain)

Worldwide Teaching Ltd; España; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical cover

Free dependent school places

School car

Initial flight allowance

Job summary

Worldwide Teaching Ltd. seeks a Head of School for a British International School in Spain to commence in September 2027.

You will lead academic quality, safeguarding, staff development and school operations, overseeing the UK-aligned curriculum from ages 3–18 and IGCSE/A Levels, while collaborating with staff and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualifications.
• Strong leadership experience, ideally within a British International School.
• Experience with the English National Curriculum from age 3–18.
• Experience with IGCSE and A Level programmes.
• Knowledge of Spanish is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the BSO framework would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and collaborative leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall quality and strategic development of the school.
• Oversee safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and staff development.
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning.
• Lead school operations effectively.
• Work collaboratively with staff and the wider school community.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Collaborative leadership

Spanish language knowledge

Education

Recognised teaching qualifications

Job description

Job Title: Head of School
Location: Spain
Start Date: September 2027
School: British International School

School Description:
A British International School in Spain is seeking an experienced and highly effective Head of School to lead the school from September 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced educational leader to take responsibility for the overall quality of education, safeguarding, pupil wellbeing, staff, operations and strategic development of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall quality and strategic development of the school
• Oversee safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and staff development
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning
• Lead school operations effectively
• Work collaboratively with staff and the wider school community

Requirements:

• Recognised teaching qualifications
• Strong leadership experience, ideally within a British International School
• Experience with the English National Curriculum from age 3–18
• Experience with IGCSE and A Level programmes
• Familiarity with the BSO framework would be advantageous
• Excellent communication and collaborative leadership skills
• Knowledge of Spanish is highly desirable

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary: €75,000–€80,000 per annum, based on experience
• Benefits: Medical cover, free dependent school places, school car and initial flight allowance

Curriculum: British