Principal

PRINCIPAL, BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BRATISLAVA

The British International School Bratislava is a leading international school in Slovakia, offering exceptional education since 1997. Our school is renowned for academic excellence, resulting in outstanding IB results and successful university placements worldwide. Located in Bratislava, our state-of-the-art facilities provide a conducive learning environment and include extensive performing arts and sports amenities, promoting holistic development and a passion for learning. 

With over 800 students’ The British International School Bratislava represents over 45 nationalities with approximately 65% European, 25% Asian/Pacific and 10% from other countries. We are the only school in Bratislava that teaches the English National Curriculum. We also deliver the internationally renowned Cambridge IGCSE and IBDP, and offer our local students Slovak lessons. This enables them to gain both an IBDP qualification and the Slovak Maturita. In 2025 the school achieved outstanding academic results with an average IB pass score of 36.3 and 64% achieving 35 points or higher.

As part of the Nord Anglia Education family, you’ll lead with global reach and local impact. Our unique collaborations with Juilliard, MIT, UNICEF and King’s College London, along with access to our Global Campus, create extraordinary opportunities for students and staff alike.

WHY LEAD WITH NORD ANGLIA?

At Nord Anglia, the Principal is central to each school’s success. We carefully match leaders to the unique character and needs of each school, ensuring you’re set up to thrive. You’ll have the autonomy to lead your school your way, while operating within a clear framework of expectations that drive excellence across student outcomes, financial performance, marketing, and stakeholder engagement.

This transparency of purpose is a strength: you’ll know exactly what success looks like and be supported to achieve it. You’ll be part of our global senior leadership team, collaborating with fellow Principals in your region and across our network to share best practice and elevate your school’s offer.

From day one, you’ll benefit from:

- Regional support teams and peer networks including an annual senior leadership conference.
- The Principal In Role Support (PIRS) programme, including knowledge and support alongside other new Principals. executive coaching and peer to peer mentoring.
- Extensive professional development via Nord Anglia University, including leadership programmes, global conferences, and tailored learning pathways.
- Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, health insurance, accommodation allowance, and schooling for your children.
- The possibility of career progression across school, regional and global leadership roles.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking a visionary and strategic leader with a strong track record in school leadership, ideally within an international context. You’ll bring deep experience with the UK  and/or IB curriculum and post-16 education, and a passion for inspiring high-performing teams. You understand how to balance educational excellence with commercial performance, and you’re confident using data to drive improvement and meet clear KPIs across academics, finance, marketing, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, global environment, contributing to the wider success of Nord Anglia Education while leading your school with clarity, purpose, and ambition.

Start Date: August 2027

Application Deadline: Sunday 31st May 2026

Interviews: 17th & 18th June (in Bratislava)

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all races, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.