Principal

Are you an experienced and visionary leader ready to inspire and shape the future of a vibrant school community within a truly international environment?

We welcome applications from exceptional leaders with proven experience as a Principal or Head of School within a high-performing British or international school setting. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a thriving all-through school educating over 900 students from more than 57 nationalities, from Early Years to Sixth Form.

The successful candidate will provide outstanding strategic and operational leadership for the school, leading a highly capable Senior Management Team. They will inspire and support staff, promote a culture of excellence and ensure the continued development of outstanding teaching, learning, pastoral care, arts, sports, and co-curricular programmes across the school.

The Principal will also manage key leaders within the administrative functions of the school, including Finance & Operations, HR, Admissions, Marketing & Communications and IT Systems, ensuring coherence across all areas of school life.

Fluency in English and a high level of spoken and written Spanish are essential. The successful candidate must be able to operate confidently in Spanish with local authorities and external agencies and fulfil the role of Strategic Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Key dates

• Applications must be submitted via the TES online portal.

• It is essential that you upload an up-to-date CV and a detailed letter of application.

• Closing date: Friday 8 May 2026

• First round interviews (online): 11 to 15 May 2026

• Second round interviews (online): Week beginning 25 May 2026

• Final round interviews (in person): Week beginning 1st June 2026

If you are seeking an exciting senior leadership opportunity where you can shape the strategic direction of a dynamic and diverse all-through school, we would be delighted to hear from you. For further details about the role or the application process, please contact the Head of HR at maria.galvez@aloha-college.com to request the application pack.

​Safeguarding:

​ACM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks prior to any appointment being confirmed. P​art of these checks ​will include requesting references from past employers. One of​ the references must be from the ​most ​current employer. ACM will phone referees to ensure the veracity of references.

​All new staff will be required to show a history of police checks, including checks for all countries where a person has worked. It is compulsory the obtainment of an up-to-date International Child Protection Certificate before arriving at ACM.

Equal Opportunities:

ACM is an equal opportunities college and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff.

Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, marital status, political affiliations, pregnancy​ and maternity​, race, ethnicity or national identity, religious beliefs, sex, gender or transgender status and sexual orientation.

Our School:

Aloha College Marbella, a charitable trust, is a British International School with 40 years’ experience in providing quality education to a Community representing over 57 nationalities. We are a College for boys and girls aged from 3 – 18 years.

In addition to its British Curriculum, Aloha College Marbella also offers education in Spanish Language and Culture, enabling students to gain qualifications from both educational systems.

As a College that puts students at the centre of everything that we do, we place a great emphasis on fostering strong values: Care, Respect, Effort, Honesty and Resilience. We encourage our whole-school community, governors, staff, parents and pupils to adopt these values, which underpin our high expectations.

We are proud of all of our students and what they achieve. They are confident, articulate and engaged in all aspects of school life. They are taught by highly-qualified, inspirational teachers and are supported by excellent Pastoral care.

Basic information about data protection:

Responsible: ALOHA COLLEGE MARBELLA. Purpose: Staff Selection. Legitimation: Consent. Addressees: Data are not transferred unless legally obliged. Rights: Access, rectification or elimination, limits to processing and portability. Additional information: Additional and detailed information on Data Protection can be found in the Privacy Policy published on our website or by sending an email to: dataprotection@aloha-college.com.

The personal information collected will be used for the purposes of recruitment and selection for the role you have applied for, or other roles you may be suitable for within the School. If appointed this will form part of your employment record. The information will not be used for any other purpose nor will it be disclosed to any third party. The School’s policy on retention of information is that all recruitment records are destroyed six months after the closing date for positions (except for information on successful applicants).