School Director

ISF is a private, full-day school serving students from Kindergarten/Pre-school to Grade 12 using English as the language of instruction. ISF offers students a structured, internationally-oriented, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes the core subjects of English, mathematics, German, and the sciences. The ISF community is truly international, proudly educating students from more than 50 countries.

ISF is a member of the global SABIS® Network, a network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents. SABIS® schools implement a proven, proprietary system that help students develop a solid foundation of knowledge and skills, a love of lifelong learning, and the ability to adapt to and lead change.

Students at ISF benefit from:

• A challenging academic program with built-in student support
• English as the language of instruction by native speaking teachers
• Preparation for local and international external exams
• Enriching SABIS Student Life Organization®
• Cutting-edge education technology in the classrooms
• State-of-the-art facilities

As School Director, you will be required to ensure that:

1. School and SABIS® principles and values are upheld at all times.
2. There is a school-wide environment that embraces the SABIS® Educational System and implements it with full fidelity.
3. The school maintains the highest standards of behavior and learning.
4. A “students first” culture permeates all aspects of the school.
5. Communication with all stakeholders is frequent, clear, and consistent.
6. The school meets/exceeds annual enrolment, academic, and financial targets.
7. The school is well-staffed with a view to efficiency.
8. All employees fulfil the roles and responsibilities associated with the positions.
9. Proper planning is in place for the school’s growth and continual improvement – both short-term and long-term.

In achieving this, you will be expected to:

1. Lead by example
2. Be visible in classrooms and around the campus
3. Be the face and voice of the school: Speak with confidence to large groups of people and communicate effectively in writing
4. Accept and expect accountability
5. Nurture a positive relationship with students, staff, parents, and Works’ Council
6. Set/re-set priorities with agility and follow through to achievement
7. Demonstrate fairness at all times
8. Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail
9. Work well under pressure
10. Effectively multi-task and delegate
11. Maintain a positive attitude
12. Motivate, motivate, motivate
13. Report regularly to SABIS®

Recommended Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in education or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as an effective school leader
• Teaching certificate/experience is a plus
• Fluent English is a must; knowledge of German is a plus
• Experience in SABIS® school management is a plus 

Employment Requirements:

The candidate should meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, country and local education and certification requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks.

Application Process

If you believe that you can lead ISF, we would like to hear from you. Please send a CV and letter of application in English to Ms. Marielyse El Khoury at melkhoury@sabis.net