Head of Upper School – Drive Student Excellence

Elis Murcia; Murcia; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff tuition remission

Visa support

Local benefits

Job summary

ELIS Murcia is seeking an exceptional and ambitious school leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Upper School. Reporting directly to the Headteacher, this pivotal role provides strategic and operational leadership across Years 9-13, ensuring the highest standards of academic achievement, pastoral care, safeguarding, student wellbeing, and educational quality.

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

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in an international/british school context
• Ability to turn performance data into actions
• Strong organisational judgement and relationship-building

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Years 9-13
• Lead and develop a team of middle and senior leaders
• Drive continuous school improvement through data and evidence
• Foster a culture of high expectations, accountability, inclusion and professional trust

Job description

ELIS Murcia is seeking an exceptional and ambitious school leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Upper School. Reporting directly to the Headteacher, this pivotal role provides strategic and operational leadership across Years 9-13, ensuring the highest standards of academic achievement, pastoral care, safeguarding, student wellbeing, and educational quality.

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