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Head of School

Head of School

St. Julian's School

Lisbon, Portugal

Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
01/09/2022
Apply by:
1 October 2021

Job overview

The Board of Governors of St Julian’s School invites applications for the role of Head of School from September 2022.


Framed by beaches and pinewoods on a beautiful historic site in Carcavelos, between central Lisbon and Cascais, St Julian’s is the oldest international school in the Lisbon area and enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence as well as for providing a broad and well-rounded holistic education.  St Julian’s operates as a ‘through’ school, educating just under 1,200 students from the ages of 3 to 18 across the Primary, Secondary and Bilingual Sections.  As a non-selective British international school, St Julian’s follows the English National Curriculum and then the IBDP, achieving outstanding results every year.


Forward-looking and vibrant, St Julian’s believes in developing the whole child, within and beyond the classroom, to encourage them to achieve personal success and an awareness of their place in the world.  The Board seeks applications from exceptional international educators, with the gravitas to lead one of the premier international schools in Europe.  They will need to be an exceptional ambassador for the St Julian’s community on both a national and international scale. The successful candidate will be a progressive leader who will bring innovation, and a commitment to excellence that drives standards throughout the school, while upholding the school’s rich tradition and the strong values that underpin the school community.


St Julian’s is jointly accredited by the Council of International Schools, (CIS) and by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, (NEASC) and the current Head of School is also a member of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC).


Further information on St Julian’s School can be found at www.stjulians.com  


A candidate brief and details of how to apply are available from www.odgers.com/83194 


Applications should be sent by the closing date, 09.00 BST on Friday 1 October 2021.


St Julian’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or other relevant background checks.


About St. Julian's School

School profile

St. Julian’s School is a private co-educational not-for-profit school founded in 1932 with a strong record of academic achievement and extra-curricular activity. Located on a beautiful site in Carcavelos, between central Lisbon and Cascais, St. Julian’s has three sections, each with its own Principal: Primary, Bilingual and Secondary.

St. Julian’s has an outstanding academic reputation in Portugal and overseas, and has grown into a learning community of just over 1,200 students of more than 60different nationalities, aged from three to 18. Although academic achievement is a priority, St Julian’s strives to foster independence, versatility, love of learning, self-discipline and personal excellence in every student. Since 1998, St Julian’s has been jointly accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). St Julian’s is also authorised by the IBO to offer its senior students the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme. The School is an Accredited Member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and our Head is a member of The Heads' Conference (HMC).

St Julian’s is a place where children can thrive, inspired by dedicated and passionate teachers. At St. Julian’s the curriculum is adapted to reflect the community’s roots in Portugal as well as the international nature of its student body, and enriched by the School’s own curriculum development strategies.

From Nursery (age 3+) to Year 11 (age 16+) St. Julian’s models the curricula on those currently mandated to schools in England by the UK Department for Education. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) embraces the two years of Nursery and Reception, ages three to five. Thereafter students progress through the Key Stages of the curriculum.

The Secondary section attempts to nurture in each student a sense of self-confidence and happiness; students are encouraged to speak up for themselves and relationships between teachers and students are lively, engaging and stimulating. At the end of Key Stage 4, students take a series of public examinations (GCSE and IGCSEs).

After age 16, St. Julian’s prepares students for university by offering courses leading to the International Baccalaureate Diploma. St. Julian’s consistently achieves extraordinary results. This success can be attributed to factors such as the strength, talent and hard work of our students, and the immense dedication and care of our teachers.

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