Job Overview

The Head of School will provide strategic, academic and operational leadership, ensuring the continued growth and success of the school. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of the Cambridge International Curriculum, foster a culture of excellence, inspire staff and students, and build strong partnerships with parents and the wider school community. The Head of School will be expected to drive continuous school improvement, maintain high academic standards, oversee curriculum delivery from Primary through Secondary, and ensure successful preparation and administration of Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE examinations.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field; a Master’s degree would be an advantage
• At least 10 years’ teaching experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership position within a British Curriculum/International School
• Demonstrable experience leading the Cambridge International Curriculum, including Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, Checkpoint, IGCSE and A-Level programmes
• Current TSC Registration
• Strong knowledge of Cambridge Assessment International Education standards, examinations and quality assurance processes
• Proven track record in school improvement, strategic planning, and effective management of teams, resources and budgets
• Added advantage: the ability to teach a Cambridge subject to IGCSE/A-Levels

Values and Attitudes

As Head of School at Millfield Runda, we expect you to embody our core values, which include:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire confidence among students, staff and parents
• Strong organisational and decision-making abilities, balancing high expectations with empathy and integrity
• Commitment to continuous professional growth, innovation in teaching and learning, and the holistic development of every child
• Building strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, ensuring open, respectful communication and active engagement in school life
• Alignment with Millfield Runda School’s values of respect, resilience, creativity and global citizenship

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about providing quality education in an international setting, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Millfield Runda School!

Millfield Runda School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo reference checks, background screening and obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct before appointment.

• Provide strategic, academic and operational leadership.
• Lead the implementation of the Cambridge International Curriculum.
• Foster a culture of excellence.
• Inspire staff and students.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and the wider school community.
• Drive continuous school improvement.
• Maintain high academic standards.
• Oversee curriculum delivery from Primary through Secondary.
• Ensure successful preparation and administration of Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE examinations.

• School administration
• Curriculum execution
• Staff leadership
• Parent engagement
• Academic excellence
• Strategic planning
• Effective management of teams, resources and budgets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and decision-making abilities
• Commitment to continuous professional growth
• Innovation in teaching and learning
• Holistic development of every child
• Building strong partnerships with parents and the wider community
• Open, respectful communication
• Active engagement in school life
• Ability to teach a Cambridge subject to IGCSE/A-Levels (added advantage)

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field; a Master’s degree would be an advantage
• At least 10 years’ teaching experience
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership position within a British Curriculum/International School
• Demonstrable experience leading the Cambridge International Curriculum, including Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, Checkpoint, IGCSE and A-Level programmes
• Current TSC Registration
• Strong knowledge of Cambridge Assessment International Education standards, examinations and quality assurance processes
• Proven track record in school improvement, strategic planning, and effective management of teams, resources and budgets