Head of School
Pubblicato il 14-10-2026 - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF FLORENCE in Firenze
If your talent as an outstanding educator and strategic leader lies in motivating students, inspiring faculty, and engaging parents, then the International School of Florence (ISF) offers the type of vibrant environment where you will flourish and grow. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a talented and exceptionally motivated leader to embrace our Mission, Vision, and historic strengths to ensure the next innovative and successful chapter in the school’s evolution.
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What We Are Looking For
Qualifications:
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- A postgraduate qualification in education or educational leadership and/or an MBA or similar.
- 7+ years of progressively responsible leadership in international/IB schools, including proven successful Head/Principal or Deputy Head experience.
- In addition to fluent English a knowledge of an additional European language would be of distinct advantage
Experience and Professional Behaviour:
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- Significant international leadership experience relevant to the post.
- Deep understanding of and intercultural sensitivity to working within another country and the demands of its legal framework and institutions.
- Change agility able to anticipate resistance, build coalitions, and anchor a change culture.
- Ability to convert and monitor ISF strategic intent into well executed plans.
- Demonstrates an empathetic and agile leadership style.
- Experience of all International Baccalaureate programmes.
- Evidence of driving student achievement through focus on using data and benchmarks to monitor progress in student learning.
- Proven ability to bring about sustainable change and capacity building.
- Successful management of school finances showing cost control and financial planning that demonstrates sound financial acumen and judgment
- Experience in people management and development to motivate fa