Regional Head of Schools

We are seeking a visionary leader with significant experience in education to join us as Regional Head of Schools at an exciting stage of development for the Group.

This is an exciting opportunity which would suit an experienced Principal, Headteacher or senior school leader with extensive experience in a variety of international school settings.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Education and Group CEO, the Regional Head of Schools will sit on the Governing Board of a designated number of schools across the Group, collaborating closely with our Principals to support school development. This is a new post to support expansion and will work alongside other established Regional Head of Schools, supporting education delivery and attainment, standards and quality assurance, safeguarding and wellbeing.

The role is crucial to ensuring the Group delivers outstanding outcomes and high-quality education, through strong governance, excellent line management of Principals, overseeing the delivery of quality management systems, delivering on a range of KPI’s and facilitating the sharing of best practice. The Regional Head of Schools will also drive specific initiatives in particular areas across the Group and support the integration of new acquisitions.

For more information please download the Job description and Person Specification, by clicking on the 'download pdf' link to the right of this advert.

About you
The successful candidate should be capable of working collaboratively as part of a high-performing senior executive team, committed to delivering high quality teaching and learning. You should have a proven track-record of delivering strong educational improvements, enhancing the academic performance schools, experience of accreditation and inspection, improving management practices, and achieving financial objectives. Substantial experience working in an international school environment will be important, along with ability to make successful use of data and facilitate sharing of good practice.

Spanish language ability to a professional working level would be a distinct advantage.

Why join us?

Orbital Education focuses on delivering quality education to its students around the globe. We educate more than 7,000 young people from 128 nationalities, sending them on to high quality universities. We are an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, Albania, China, Mexico, Ecuador and Qatar, with exciting plans to add new schools to the group.

You will join a strong, experienced and award-winning team, with specialist expertise across key areas of School Management and Business Support. Collaborating closely with your colleagues and Group’s Executive Committee, you will be provided with opportunities develop your expertise and exert influence at a senior level.

This is an exciting opportunity to:

• Be part of a global community, collaborating with influential individuals and leaders worldwide, who have a wide range of expertise in both the international school market and business operations.
• Travel and engage with colleagues, business contacts, and networks of influential leaders across the globe.
• Benefit from opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement in practice.

How to apply?

If you have the experience and the desire to join us, please submit your application to recruitment@orbitaled.com. We urge interested candidates to apply without delay to avoid disappointment. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close once strong candidates have been found.

Applications should include your up-to-date CV along with details of two referees including your most recent employer. It should include a covering letter, highlighting how your experience, knowledge and skills match those of the ideal candidate set out above and within the role profile which can be downloaded by clicking 'download pdf' to the right of the advertisement.

Should you require any additional information or clarification in respect of this advertisement or process, please contact Michael Clack, Director of Education via recruitment@orbitaled.com

Orbital Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to consent to an enhanced DBS (in the UK) or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.