Counselor

Globeducate; Paris; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Free school lunch on campus

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Globeducate International Schools in Paris seeks an Academic Coordinator to lead planning, development and implementation of the curriculum across its network. You will monitor progress and teaching quality to uphold high standards.

You will provide guidance to staff, coordinate meetings and professional development, analyse data to inform improvements, and collaborate with safeguarding and student support teams.

Qualifications

• University degree in Education or related subject is required.
• Master's degree in Education or Educational Leadership is desirable.
• Significant teaching experience with a track record of strong student outcomes.
• Previous leadership or coordination experience in a school setting is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of curriculum development, assessment, and school improvement processes.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development and implementation of the academic curriculum in alignment with the school's educational vision.
• Monitor student progress, academic performance and teaching quality to ensure high standards of learning and achievement.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and professional support to teaching staff.
• Coordinate academic meetings, curriculum reviews and professional development initiatives.
• Analyse assessment and achievement data to inform improvement strategies and targeted interventions.
• Promote effective teaching practices, innovation and continuous improvement across the academic programme.
• Collaborate with pastoral, inclusion, safeguarding and student support teams to ensure holistic student development.
• Support positive student engagement, wellbeing and a safe learning environment.
• Build strong and effective relationships with families, supporting meaningful home-school partnerships.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are consistently applied and that concerns are appropriately reported.
• Contribute actively to whole-school initiatives, strategic projects and the ongoing development of the school.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Assessment monitoring

Data analysis

Coaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Education

University degree in Education or related subject

Master's degree in Education or Educational Leadership (desirable)

Job description

Academic coordinator

Globeducate International Schools

Globeducate is one of the world’s leading international K-12 education groups, with a network of schools and educational brands across multiple countries. Our schools are united by a shared commitment to educational excellence, innovation, international mindedness, and the development of students who graduate as global citizens who can shape the world. Colleagues at Globeducate benefit from working within a collaborative international community that values continuous improvement, professional learning and the sharing of best practice across the group.

Agora Lledó International School

Agora Lledó International School is a private school in Castellón that stands out for its innovation, holistic education, and personalized attention to each student. In addition to being an official music conservatory, it is also a leading sports center. We were pioneers in Castellón in introducing the International Baccalaureate program in 2011 and the first school in Castellón—and the second in the Valencian Community—to offer the full IB Continuum across its three academic stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development and implementation of the academic curriculum in alignment with the school's educational vision.
• Monitor student progress, academic performance and teaching quality to ensure high standards of learning and achievement.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and professional support to teaching staff.
• Coordinate academic meetings, curriculum reviews and professional development initiatives.
• Analyse assessment and achievement data to inform improvement strategies and targeted interventions.
• Promote effective teaching practices, innovation and continuous improvement across the academic programme.
• Collaborate with pastoral, inclusion, safeguarding and student support teams to ensure holistic student development.
• Support positive student engagement, wellbeing and a safe learning environment.
• Build strong and effective relationships with families, supporting meaningful home-school partnerships.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are consistently applied and that concerns are appropriately reported.
• Contribute actively to whole-school initiatives, strategic projects and the ongoing development of the school.

Candidate Profile

• University degree in Education or a relevant subject area.
• Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership or a related field is highly desirable.
• Significant teaching experience with a proven track record of delivering strong student outcomes.
• Previous leadership, coordination or middle-management experience within a school environment is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of curriculum development, assessment, student progress monitoring and school improvement processes.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Ability to analyse academic data and implement effective improvement strategies.
• Outstanding organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and the wellbeing of all students.

We Offer

• Permanent and full-time contract.
• Free school lunch on campus.
• Supportive, innovative, and internationally minded teaching environment.
• Access to a wide range of professional development opportunities within the Globeducate network.

True impact starts when we dare to Be Excellent, Be Supportive, Be a Pioneer, and Be Global.

Safeguarding Statement: Globeducate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender status, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with barred list where appropriate), checks with past employers, including overseas police checks, online searches and relevant pre-employment safeguarding assessments.