Head of Middle School – Senior Leadership Role

About the School

We are an international bilingual institution located in Paris, fostering a vibrant and diverse community. Our school merges high academic standards with a robust pastoral culture, placing a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, behavior, and meaningful learning experiences.

The Role

We are looking for a seasoned Head of Middle School (Collège) to become a member of our Senior Leadership Team and oversee the Middle School (Collège) section. The Head of Collège is responsible for providing overall educational and organizational guidance, ensuring a cohesive student experience, nurturing a positive school culture, and aligning teaching, operations, and pastoral requirements effectively.

This position collaborates closely with:

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the Head of Teaching & Learning (Collège), who focuses on pedagogy and professional development;

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the Head of Collège Operations, who oversees daily logistics, coordination, and timetables.

While the Head of Collège does not lead curriculum development, they ensure the successful implementation and coherence of school expectations throughout the section.

Key Responsibilities

1. Section Leadership & Educational Culture

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Deliver strong, visible, and consistent leadership throughout the Collège.

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Maintain high expectations regarding behavior, routines, and cultural norms.

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Ensure alignment with school-wide priorities and strategic direction.

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Serve as a central authority for staff, students, and families.

2. Coordination Between Pedagogy and Operations

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Collaborate with the Head of Teaching & Learning to enhance teaching quality and consistency (without direct curriculum responsibility).

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Work with the Head of Collège Operations to ensure effective daily organization.

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Ensure coherence among academic expectations, pastoral needs, and operational realities.

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Address issues that necessitate senior judgment and inter-team coordination.

3. Student Life, Safeguarding & Pastoral Care

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Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive atmosphere.

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Oversee behavior management systems, attendance, pastoral support, and student wellbeing.

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Co-lead safeguarding initiatives, training, and compliance efforts.

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Manage complex or sensitive cases involving students and families with professionalism and empathy.

4. Accreditation, Compliance & Standards

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Assist in the school’s accreditation processes and quality assurance requirements.

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Ensure that section policies and procedures comply with relevant educational standards.

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Prepare necessary documentation, conduct staff briefings, and facilitate accreditation visits.

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Monitor actions linked to feedback regarding accreditation.

5. Student Experience & Enrichment

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Facilitate a coherent and inspiring journey for students throughout the Collège.

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Create enrichment programs, competitions, clubs, and leadership opportunities.

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Coordinate community engagement and volunteer initiatives.

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Validate and support educational trips and residential experiences.

6. Staff Leadership & Professional Development

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Guide, support, and hold accountable staff within the Collège section.

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Take part in the recruitment and onboarding of teachers.

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Collaborate with the Head of Teaching & Learning to aid in staff development.

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Ensure effective communication, clarity of expectations, and consistency in practice.

7. Family Partnership, Communication & Representation

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Serve as the primary contact for Collège parents.

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Lead parent-teacher meetings, prepare reports, newsletters, and key communications.

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Support marketing and admissions through presentations, visits, and events.

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Represent the Collège both internally and externally.

The Ideal Candidate

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Extensive experience in a senior school leadership role (Head / Deputy Head / Assistant Head / Senior Middle School Leader).

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Strong background in pastoral care, behavior management systems, and staff leadership.

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Exceptional organizational abilities and capacity to navigate complex environments.

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Calm, authoritative, collaborative, and solution-oriented.

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Experience in an international, bilingual, and/or independent educational setting is preferred.

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Knowledge of the French educational system.

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Native or near-native English proficiency.

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Eligibility to work in France (preferred).

Why Join Us?

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A senior leadership position that significantly impacts student experiences and school culture.

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A collaborative atmosphere with dedicated educational and operational leaders.

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An opportunity to shape and enhance a growing international school.

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A vibrant bilingual community situated in the heart of Paris.