Headmaster / Headmistress

Confidential; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international K12 education group is looking for a Headmaster/Headmistress in Paris to lead educational standards and ensure student welfare. The ideal candidate will have a recognized teaching qualification, extensive experience in educational leadership, and fluency in English and French. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential for this role. The school emphasizes the welfare of children in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior educational leadership and strategic planning in IB schools.
• Native / Proficient level of English and French.
• Awareness of educational developments and what constitutes world-class learning.

Responsabilités

• Lead the development and deployment of staff and curriculum standards.
• Ensure the academic and personal welfare of all students.
• Manage the school’s budget and strategic development plan.

Connaissances

Leadership skills

Team-building skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Recognised teaching qualification

Masters degree in educational management

Description du poste

About the Company

An international K12 education group is seeking a highly qualified and dynamic individual to assume the role of Headmaster / Headmistress for one of our institutions located in Paris.

About the Role

The Headmaster / Headmistress will lead the development and deployment of staff, curriculum standards, teaching and learning, management, and efficiency, according to the following functions :

Responsibilities

Education

• Motivate all members of the school community, following the school’s mission and principles.
• Ensure the academic, personal, social, emotional, and physical welfare of all students.
• Ensure that all members of the school community are treated respectfully by everyone, demonstrating an appreciation and integration of different nationalities and cultures.
• Maintain and continuously enhance the quality of education we provide, built upon the full IB continuum framework.

Management

• Ensure the school’s future success through effective management by running the school in an organised and efficient way.
• Ensure that structures and systems put in place are optimal, effective (teaching, learning, HR, admin, new admissions, marketing, finance, maintenance, and services) and are effective and as straightforward as they can be.
• Manage the school’s budget.
• Devise and implement a short, medium and long term strategic development plan in conjunction with the central team.
• Develop the team.

Communication

• Ensure effective communication and relationship building with students through school assemblies, individual meetings, tutorials, newsletters, digital platforms and with alumni through appropriate channels, events and activities.
• Ensure effective communication and relationship building with parents, families and members of the wider community.

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised teaching qualification
• A proven track record in senior educational leadership and strategic planning on IB Schools
• Awareness of educational developments and what constitutes world-class learning
• Native / Proficient level of English and French
• Strong leadership and team‑building skills
• Organisational skills
• A problem‑solver and innovator
• Pro‑active
• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships
• Honest, transparent and caring

Desirable

• Qualification in school leadership
• Masters degree in educational management
• Experience in international school settings
• School inspectorate experience

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.