Location: Southeastern India
Client: A reputed co-educational school affiliated with the Cambridge Board and the International Baccalaureate (IB)
A well-established international school in the southeastern region of India is seeking to appoint an experienced and visionary Head of School to lead its academic, operational, and strategic direction.
Role Overview:
As the Head of School, you will be responsible for defining and driving the school's vision, academic excellence, and long-term growth strategy. You will oversee all aspects of school operations including academics, faculty leadership, student outcomes, and institutional development while working closely with the governing body and senior leadership team.
The role requires a leader who can balance academic rigour, global standards, and organisational excellence, while fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and drive the school's vision, mission, and long-term strategy
- Oversee academic delivery across Cambridge and IB curricula, with a focus on IBDP
- Ensure high standards of teaching, learning outcomes, and university placements
- Lead, mentor, and manage senior leadership team and faculty
- Drive recruitment, retention, and professional development of educators
- Oversee day-to-day school operations, administration, and governance
- Manage budgeting, resource allocation, and financial sustainability
- Ensure compliance with IB, Cambridge, and regulatory standards
- Build strong relationships with parents, board members, and external stakeholders
- Promote a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and student-centric learning
Qualifications & Experience:
- Postgraduate degree in an academic discipline from a recognised university
- Mandatory completion of IB educator training
- Minimum 25 years of experience in education, including:
- At least 7 years as Head of an International School
- Direct experience with IBDP implementation and leadership
What We're Looking For:
- Proven leadership in international education (IB + Cambridge exposure preferred)
- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to scale and grow institutions
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership presence
- Deep understanding of global education trends and university pathways
- Ability to build and lead diverse, high-performing teams
- Commitment to innovation, student-centric learning, and academic excellence
Applications are open to international candidates meeting the experience criteria, subject to their ability to be locally based and commute to the school on a daily basis.
