Direttore di scuola inglese- Branch Manager

British School Group; Toscana; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The British School Firenze is looking for an ambitious Director to lead our Toscana branch, overseeing the overall success of the site and driving academic quality, operations, and growth in a dynamic bilingual learning environment.

The role requires a proven managerial background, exceptional English (C2), and a strong teaching/academic foundation, alongside solid commercial acumen and people leadership to achieve targets.

Qualifications

• Proven managerial or leadership experience, preferably in education or service sectors.
• Excellent written and spoken English (C2 level).
• Strong teaching/academic background is highly desirable (TEFL/CELTA, teaching, or academic management).
• Demonstrable commercial and sales skills with a track record of meeting targets.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and problem‑solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Firenze branch and drive overall success and growth.
• Oversee academic quality, staff performance, and daily operations.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet targets and improve student outcomes.
• Represent the school to external partners and the community.

Skills

Managerial experience

C2 English

Teaching/academic background

Commercial and sales skills

Organizational skills

Job description

The British School Group Firenze is a dynamic and growing English language school committed to providing high‑quality language education in a supportive and professional environment. We are looking for an ambitious and results‑driven individual to lead our local branch.

The Role: The Director will be the face of our school in Firenze, responsible for the overall success of the branch. This is a crucial leadership role that requires a blend of academic oversight, business acumen, and strong personnel management skills.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a managerial or leadership role, preferably within the education or service sector.
• Excellent proficiency in English (both written and spoken) – C2 level required.
• Strong teaching/academic background (e.g., TEFL/CELTA certification, teaching experience, or academic management experience is highly desirable).
• Demonstrable commercial and sales skills with a track record of meeting targets.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and problem‑solving skills.