Principal

Nord Anglia Education is excited to be looking for a new Principal for the British College of Brazil, a leading international school that provides an outstanding British education in São Paulo.

THE SCHOOL

The British College of Brazil (BCB) is one of the leading international schools in Sao Paulo, offering contemporary British international education to students from Pre-Nursery through to Secondary, teaching ages 2 to 17 bilingually in English and Portuguese. Founded in 2011, BCB follows the English National Curriculum, progressing to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in Years 10 and 11, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Years 12 and 13. Additionally, students receive instruction in Portuguese and Brazilian studies, ensuring they meet local educational requirements and obtain dual certification. The school has grown steadily to nearly 600 students that represent 40 nationalities, making it a truly international and multicultural community.

The school is spread over two campuses - Chácara Flora Campus caters to students from Early Years through Year 13 and Cidade Jardim Campus is dedicated to Early Years and Primary School students. As part of the Nord Anglia Education family, BCB offers students unique global experiences through collaborations with esteemed institutions such as The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF. These partnerships enhance the curriculum and provide students with opportunities to participate in international expeditions, competitions, and a variety of extracurricular activities.

Our school values developing the whole child - academically, pastorally and socially with the principles of Positive Education and Growth Mindset underpinning our approach. With the child at the centre of our decision making, we believe that we are best placed to offer an outstanding education for all students in our care.

THE ROLE  

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and visionary leader to drive academic excellence, foster a dynamic school community, and inspire students to achieve their full potential in a globally connected environment. The Principal takes responsibility for the leadership, organisation and management of the whole school. The post-holder’s key deliverables are aligned with the annual school quality review and the school’s strategic plan. She/he must be an excellent communicator and compelling storyteller to ensure our new families understand our dynamic educational offer for their children, which will in turn drive strong student enrolment.

Key objectives include education quality and outcomes, student well-being, school growth, financial targets, staff development, and resource utilisation.

The successful applicant will: 

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification at least at Bachelor degree level.
• Demonstrate evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Have direct experience of working with the English National Curriculum and post 16 education with a sound knowledge of the IBDP.
• Bring experience of school leadership within an international context.
• A track record of driving exceptionally high academic standards.
• Be comfortable managing growth and change.

In addition, the appointed candidate will also:

• Be an excellent communicator and compelling storyteller
• Understand how to blend the best of premium education with contemporary international thinking to maintain a distinctive positioning for the school
• Understand that leading learning is at the heart of school leadership and will build a team committed to delivering this
• Drive the marketing and admissions process of the school with passion and a focus on quality that grows both the school and the school’s reputation
• Collaborate and build high-performing teams
• Engage with students, teachers, parents and community leaders in a manner that is open, inclusive and conveys the values of NAE
• Manage financial budgets and commercial aspects of the school with astuteness and engage with, and contribute successfully to, the wider organisation
• Demonstrate the ability to create and execute a strategic plan and manage complex projects

WHAT WE OFFER

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of more than 17,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you:

• unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family
• access to extensive professional development
• exceptional career opportunities

Our promise is that you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more. 

As a part of our family, you will be a valued member of our Senior Leadership Team, which helps shape the vision and drive the success of Nord Anglia Education. Professional and personal development is part of our DNA, so you will be supported by education experts and other committed professionals through Nord Anglia University and our leadership programmes. Additionally, we offer competitive remuneration, relocation assistance and a comprehensive induction into our organisation.

HOW TO APPLY

We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about education and have the skills and experience to make a significant impact on our students and school community.

To apply for this role, please include a CV and letter of application.

Application Deadline: 9th March 2025

Interviews: 24th and 25th March 2025

Start Date: August 2025

Nord Anglia Education is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, and any offer of appointment will be subject to a successful medical check as well as clearance from safeguarding authorities.

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