Head of School

EduCluster Finland Ltd; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EduCluster Finland Ltd is seeking a Head of School for the Finland International School Race Course in Mumbai. This role demands a visionary leader to guide the school community, fostering academic and emotional growth through innovative strategies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong teaching background, leadership experience, and a commitment to Finnish educational philosophy. Interested applicants should submit their CV in English by January 27, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as a teacher.
• Three years of experience in a leadership role.
• Experience in the IB programmes is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Drive a vision grounded in equity and student well-being.
• Lead standards of excellence in academics and extracurriculars.
• Support teacher professional development and training.
• Engage parents through workshops and collaborative initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Pedagogical expertise

Community engagement

Innovative teaching practices

Education

Teaching qualification from a Finnish university

Job description

Finland International School Race Course

Head of School Recruitment

Finland International School (FIS) Race Course is the first‑ever Finnish IB World School in India, positioning itself as a true pioneer and thought leader in international education. Located in South Mumbai, the school has achieved significant milestones in a remarkably short time.

FIS Race Course received IB Diploma Programme (DP) and IB Career‑related Programme (CP) authorisation in record time, is currently an IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Candidate School with the authorisation visit scheduled for early 2026, and offers a Finnish International Curriculum‑based Early Years and Primary programme. In 2025, the school was recognised by Education World, India’s leading education publication, for its outstanding performance as a progressive new school. FIS Race Course has also gained strong recognition for attracting experienced, high‑quality educators whose expertise and impact are already widely acknowledged within Mumbai’s education community.

Open position

Head of School

As the school enters its next phase of growth, we are seeking a visionary Head of School who can build on this strong foundation and lead the community forward with clarity, purpose, and inspiration.

The Head of School will be a strategic, pedagogical, and community leader who empowers a diverse team of professionals with unique capabilities and experiences. The successful candidate will articulate and implement a clear pathway for: Students to thrive academically while developing socially, emotionally, and physically. Teachers and administrators to feel empowered, supported, and motivated. Innovation to flourish through research‑informed practices and continuous professional learning. This is an opportunity to shape a flagship international school that blends Finnish educational philosophy, IB frameworks, and the Indian context into a coherent, future‑oriented whole.

Key Responsibilities

The Head of School will be responsible for:

• Drivesa vision grounded in equity, equality, and student well‑being, and nurturing a school culture aligned with the school’s values and mission
• Leadsstandards of excellence across academics, sports, and creative and performing arts, with a strong focus on sustainability
• Empowersthe pedagogical leadership team to design inclusive, personalised, and differentiated learning practices
• Buildsa strong learning community by actively engaging parents through dialogue, workshops, and collaborative initiatives
• Leadsand supporting teacher professional development and training initiatives through effective delegation and mentoring
• Maintainscontinuous and transparent dialogue with the School Board to plan, review, and implement strategic priorities
• Drivesadmissions strategies in collaboration with the leadership and admissions teams
• Mentorsadministrators to ensure consistent implementation of standard operating procedures across areas such as uniforms, cafeteria, transportation, and HR
• Ensureshigh academic quality acrossthe schoolin alignment with all accrediting and authorising body requirements
• Worksclosely with the school’s Marketing Team to strengthen brand positioning and visibility locally and internationally

Required qualifications

• Teaching qualification from a Finnish university
• Minimum five years of experience as a teacher and three years of experience as a Head of School, School Principal, Vice Principal, or Deputy Head. Experience in the IB programmes is preferable

If you are passionate about shaping the future of education and meet the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply!

Please submit your CV in English, in PDF format via the Apply button from the front page here.

Apply soon – we will review applications on a rolling basis, and the submission deadline isJanuary 27, 2026(4:00 PM Finnish time / 16:00 EET / UTC+2).

Interviews are held in Helsinki starting Week 5, from Saturday, 31 January 2026 onwards.

For more information, please contact via email
Nikke Keskinen, Founding Principal of Finland International Schools, India
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