School Director - Cambridge International School

About the role

The School Director leads all aspects of school development at a Cambridge International School in Beira, Mozambique, including academic performance, curriculum implementation, staff leadership, operations, student wellbeing, stakeholder engagement and community relations. The role suits an experienced educational leader with a strong understanding of international education systems and proven success in a Cambridge curriculum environment.

Key responsibilities

• Set the school's strategic vision, improvement plans and long-term goals, drive a culture of academic excellence and use data to guide decisions.
• Lead the delivery and development of the Cambridge International Curriculum and monitor academic performance and learning outcomes.
• Establish high expectations for teaching quality, promote student-centred learning and educational technology, and lead academic reviews.
• Recruit, develop and retain academic and support staff, set up performance management and professional development, and build leadership capacity.
• Ensure student wellbeing, safety and safeguarding, and oversee pastoral care, student support and extracurricular activities.
• Engage parents, staff and community stakeholders, maintain open communication and represent the school in local and international education networks.
• Support budget planning, resource allocation and operational efficiency, and identify improvements to school facilities.

Required profile

• Degree in Education or a related field with a recognised teaching qualification.
• Proven leadership experience in a Cambridge International School.
• Advanced qualification in Educational Leadership, School Management or a related field.
• Experience managing academic teams, school operations and improvement initiatives.
• Experience leading international schools in multicultural environments.
• Experience with accreditation processes and school inspections.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of the Cambridge International Curriculum and assessment frameworks.
• Curriculum management and academic leadership.
• Staff recruitment, development and performance management.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Health insurance.
• Visa sponsorship and support.
• Air ticket and accommodation provided.

Candidates apply by sending their CV to the recruiter; interviews are held on a rolling basis until the position is filled, and only shortlisted candidates are contacted.