843 Academic Director

LAHC (Latin American Heads Conference); Lima Metropolitana; On-site; PEN 275,000 - 378,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton College in Lima, Peru is seeking an Academic Director to lead the school's academic vision across all levels and IB programmes. The role requires strong leadership, high standards in academic excellence, and the ability to engage parents and teachers while guiding data-driven improvements.

Reporting to the Headmaster, you will oversee curriculum alignment, pedagogical quality assurance, teacher evaluation, and development, leveraging data and dashboards to inform decisions and raise

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in academic leadership within IB schools.
• Experience leading curriculum alignment and institutional improvement processes.
• Experience in teacher evaluation and academic data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of IB curriculum and pedagogical quality assurance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the school's academic vision across levels and IB programmes.
• Oversee curriculum alignment and pedagogical quality assurance.
• Manage teacher evaluation and professional development.
• Use data to inform decisions and improve student outcomes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Educational vision

Stakeholder engagement

Team building

Data-driven decision making

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s in Education with PGCE/Teaching License

Master’s in Education or Educational Leadership

Job description

Newton College’s purpose is to inspire and develop each student to be the best version of themself, happy and successful in any part of the world. Their school’s belief is that everyone can find their own path in life. They provide an education with solid academic excellence along with strong human development. Their important core values are respect, integrity, commitment and empathy.

Newton College are looking to appoint a strategic and inspiring leader with a clear educational vision consistent with the Newton College purpose and belief; someone with exceptionally high standards and expectations in academic excellence, student wellbeing, teaching quality and parent liaison; excellent interpersonal, communication and team-building skills; a natural leader, able to engage, challenge and motivate the whole school community; a person who is resilient, adaptable, decisive and able to lead with sound professional judgement.

The Academic Director will lead the implementation and ongoing development of the school's academic vision, ensuring alignment across all levels and programmes. Working closely with the Headmaster, Heads of Level, and academic leaders, the role will oversee curriculum alignment, pedagogical quality assurance, teacher evaluation and development, and the effective use of data to inform decision-making and improve student outcomes.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, with a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Teaching License, QTS, or international equivalent).
• Master’s Degree in Education, Curriculum, Educational Leadership or related fields.

Certification

• IB training and certifications (PYP, MYP, and DP) Experience
• Minimum of 5 years in academic leadership positions within IB schools.
• Experience leading curriculum alignment and institutional academic improvement processes.
• Experience in teacher evaluation and academic data analysis.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of the IB curriculum and active teaching methodologies.
• Experience with academic data analysis and institutional dashboards.
• Knowledge of evidence-based assessment and pedagogical quality assurance systems.
• Understanding of international educational standards and pedagogical management.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.

Leadership Competencies

• Transversal pedagogical leadership.
• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Change management and institutional alignment.
• Effective communication and organizational influence.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster institutional coherence.
• Evidence-based decision-making