Secondary Principal
Pubblicato il 02-10-2026 - Canadian School of Milan in Milano
The role The Secondary Principal leads the academic, pastoral and operational life of the Secondary School at the Vivaio Campus of the Canadian School of Milan. This full-time position reports to the Proprietors and covers Grades 6–12, encompassing both Middle and Senior School. The postholder ensures excellence in teaching and learning, fosters student wellbeing, and maintains a seamless educational journey through to graduation.
Key responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and implement the strategic vision for the Secondary School.
Lead the Secondary Leadership Team and ensure consistent implementation of school priorities.
Monitor school improvement targets using academic and pastoral data.
Contribute to whole-school strategic planning and report regularly to the Proprietors on student achievement, wellbeing, staffing and improvement initiatives.
Teaching and Learning Ensure outstanding teaching and learning across Grades 6–12 with strong knowledge of the Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme curricula.
Work closely with the Head of Secondary (Academics) and Heads of Faculty to maintain curriculum continuity and progression.
Monitor academic standards through lesson observations, learning walks, assessment data and student progress meetings.
Promote evidence-informed teaching, support staff through coaching and professional development, and maintain academic rigour while encouraging innovation.
Student Wellbeing and Pastoral Leadership Provide visible, compassionate pastoral leadership and build positive relationships across all year groups.
Be highly present during arrival, breaks, dismissal, assemblies and school events.
Lead behaviour management in a consistent and restorative manner while overseeing attendance, safeguarding and wellbeing systems.
Celebrate student success and develop meaningful student leadership opportunities.
Visibility, Staff and Operational Leadership Maintain a constant visible