Head of Upper School — Data-Driven, Student-Centered Leadership

Cognita Schools; Murcia; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff tuition remission

Legal advice & visa support

Job summary

ELIS Murcia, part of Cognita Schools, is seeking an exceptional Head of Upper School to join the Senior Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the Headteacher, this pivotal role provides strategic and operational leadership across Years 9–13, ensuring high standards of academic achievement, safeguarding, student wellbeing, and educational quality.

The successful candidate will lead and develop a strong team of middle and senior leaders, drive continuous school improvement through the intelligent

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex educational programmes and teams.
• Experience using data to drive school improvement and decision making.
• Commitment to high standards of safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Years 9–13.
• Drive continuous school improvement through intelligent use of data and evidence.
• Lead and develop a strong team of middle and senior leaders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data-driven decision making

Educational leadership

Staff development

Relationship-building

Education

Master's in Education Leadership

Job description

ELIS Murcia, part of Cognita Schools, is seeking an exceptional Head of Upper School to join the Senior Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the Headteacher, this pivotal role provides strategic and operational leadership across Years 9–13, ensuring high standards of academic achievement, safeguarding, student wellbeing, and educational quality.

The successful candidate will lead and develop a strong team of middle and senior leaders, drive continuous school improvement through the intelligent