Vice Principal (Primary)

Job Title: Vice Principal (Primary)

Location: St. Ignatius Catholic School, George Town, Cayman Islands

Start Date: August 2026

About Us: St. Ignatius Catholic School is a private co-educational establishment, overseen by St. Ignatius Catholic Church as part of its Apostolic Ministry. We have built a solid reputation within the local community, serving over 750 students and employing nearly 100 staff members from diverse nationalities, cultures, and beliefs. Our commitment to exceptional academic performance and strong Christian values is paramount. Following the English National Curriculum from Nursery through Year 13, we nurture a community that values mutual respect, generosity, and service. In an evaluation conducted by local and international assessors in November 2024, we proudly received an ‘Excellent’ rating from the Cayman Islands Office of Education Standards.

Position Overview:

The Vice Principal (Primary) acts as the strategic and academic leader for the Primary School (Nursery to Year 6), functioning essentially as a Head of Primary. This role involves overseeing educational standards, leading staff development, and continuously improving the quality of teaching, learning, and pastoral care within a Catholic environment. We seek a devoted Catholic leader with deep insights into child pedagogy and significant experience in leading primary teaching teams. The selected candidate will be tasked with the effective management of the primary school division (Nursery to Year 6).

The perfect candidate will be a practicing Catholic who exemplifies Christ-centered values, leading by example and integrating faith into every aspect of school life. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly driven, and dynamic professional with excellent communication abilities, who will be instrumental in the smooth operation and continued growth of the primary school. Collaboration with the Pastor, Principal, and other senior leadership is vital to foster both short- and long-term enhancements for the Primary School and the institution as a whole, reinforcing the school’s identity and values while ensuring that academic excellence and faith-based principles are at the core of its success. Responsibilities include building upon existing strengths and addressing areas for improvement noted in the last inspection report to align with the school’s vision for ongoing excellence.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Leadership and management credentials and/or relevant advanced degree qualifications, along with a minimum of 15 years’ experience in primary education, including more than 10 years in a senior leadership position within a Catholic school.

• PGCE, QTS, or another internationally recognized teaching qualification.

• Proven experience in promoting a Catholic ethos in a school, contributing to school advancement, and mentoring fellow leaders.

• Familiarity with the UK National Curriculum, particularly in collaboration with Years N to 6 in curriculum development.

• Strong understanding of current educational trends.

• Up-to-date knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection practices.

Key Leadership Priorities and Responsibilities in Primary:

· Direct the strategic direction and daily operations of the EYFS/Primary School.

· Promote and weave the Catholic ethos into the school’s mission.

· Lead school improvement efforts based on the findings and recommendations of the recent inspection while preparing for future evaluations.

· Ensure excellence in teaching, learning, pastoral care, and curriculum delivery (UK National Curriculum).

· Collaborate with senior leaders to foster a culture of accountability and growth among all staff.

· Manage quality assurance processes aimed at enhancing students’ academic progress and achievements.

· Partner with educators and professionals to cultivate outstanding teaching and learning practices, including support for students with additional learning needs.

· Create an inclusive Primary environment that caters to all learners.

· Ensure robust systems for compliance with statutory and diocesan safeguarding and child protection requirements.

· Oversee operational practices that enhance learning and staff productivity.

· Lead the recruitment, retention, performance management, and professional development of high-quality staff, including developing leadership capacity among leaders and responsibility holders.

Salary and Benefits:

· Competitive salary ranging from CI$76,500 to CI$90,500 per annum, tax-free, depending on experience and qualifications.

· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

· Statutory pension contributions.

· Relocation allowance and end-of-contract repatriation allowance.

· Up to two free school places for an employee's child.

· Initial contracts are for two years, with the possibility of annual renewals by mutual agreement.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, completed application form, and references through BambooHR at https://stignatius.bamboohr.com/careers/.