Principal

Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced school leader, interested in a challenging new opportunity overseas? Or do you know somebody who is? If so, you will be interested in this exciting opportunity.

The Governing Board of Baleares International College, Mallorca is looking for an exceptional School Principal to lead and inspire the school in the next stage of its development.

We are seeking an inspirational and engaging leader able to drive continual improvement and the delivery of high quality education to all students across the school.

Alongside other senior colleagues, stakeholders, and executives, you will be responsible for the school's development plan and vision, to ensure all actions and outcomes are owned and actioned, and all pupils and staff are empowered to excel and surpass expectations.

The role requires an individual who can successfully motivate and manage staff by delegating responsibility, setting clear expectations and targets and evaluating staff performance against them. It is a job which requires an impactful presence in school and in the local community, to develop and promote the school's brand, reputation, and service offering.

About the School

Baleares International College (https://balearesint.net/ ) is the largest British Curriculum School in Mallorca providing education based on the English National Curriculum to over 460 students (from 3 to 18 years) in Sa Porrassa, a very accessible but beautiful area adjacent to the South West coast of Mallorca. We are accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education based upon inspection and recommendation by the British Council and are a founding member of the National Association of British School in Spain (NABBS). The school is also a member of COBIS, the Council of British International Schools.

The school is approved and registered by the Cambridge and Edexcel Examination Boards for iGCSE and A-Levels. Many of our students achieve outstanding results and go on to study in the world's top universities.

Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School

Orbital Education focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It’s an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Russia, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe. Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:

Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide

Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.

Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.

About the Person

The ideal candidate for this exciting but challenging role will be able to demonstrate:

• A passion and a drive for excellence at all level
• A proven track record of achievement in senior leadership positions in educational institutions
• Substantial experience of working in a British international school environment outside the UK in a multi-lingual multi-cultural setting
• The ability to lead change and achieve sustained improvements through engagement with stakeholders
• The ability to work collaboratively with peers towards the achievement of common goals

Living and Working in Mallorca

As a relaxed, friendly and cosmopolitan island, working in Mallorca has many benefits. From the beautiful beaches and coves spread across its 550km coastline, to the majestic world heritage Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, the splendid landscape means you are never far from the mountains or sea. The international city of Palma de Mallorca is also close by, one of Spain’s major cities, steeped in history, wonderful architecture, shops and restaurants. With an added benefit of cheap and short haul transport links to the UK and Europe - via Palma de Mallorca Airport – home, and some of Europe’s finest cities are only a short journey away.

How to Apply

If this post describes the school that you would like to lead and develop, then we would welcome an application from you.

Interested candidates should download the job profile and person specification, and submit any application by e-mail, which should include a CV with a photograph, a letter of application and the names and email contacts of three referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer and one must be from the UK. You should also include a covering letter which should detail how your experience, knowledge and skills match those of the ideal candidate, as set out above, and within the role profile (Select 'Download PDF' below).

Applications should be submitted to: Principal.recruitment.Spain@orbital.education

First round interviews with qualified candidates will take place via Skype on a rolling basis, as soon as applications are received. Although the closing date for applications is the 28th February 2019, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier upon the right candidate being found. We therefore urge interested applicants to apply without delay.

As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding children and young people, all post-holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO www.acro.police.uk/icpc/(if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.