Descripción del puesto
We are looking for a Head to lead our Kindergarten Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the Early Years (K2–K5) experience. In this role, you will inspire teachers and students, model positive values, and foster a vibrant, collaborative, bilingual learning community.
The position reports directly to the Head of School and oversees the Deputy Head, Coordinators, and the Kindergarten staff.
How will you make an impact?
✅Lead the Kindergarten’s pedagogical project, defining clear objectives, goals, and both curricular and extracurricular initiatives.
✅Drive the continuous review, improvement, and innovation of the ongoing educational project with a special emphasis on English language acquisition and literacy.
✅Champion interdisciplinary projects and educational innovation initiatives.
✅Implement institutional policies in alignment with the Head of School.
✅Oversee student’s; academic, emotional, social, and physical development in close coordination with the counseling team and teaching staff.
✅Maintain fluid, empathetic communication with families, supporting each student unique academic and personal journey.
✅Foster a positive work environment rooted in continuous learning, mutual respect, collaboration, and open communication.
✅Partner with HR to lead the recruitment, selection, professional development, and feedback processes for the Kindergarten team.
✅Supervise the school learning support team, lesson planning and curricular units, and provide ongoing mentorship to teachers.
✅Manage the department’s budget, overseeing purchasing, maintenance, and strategic investments.
✅Represent the School before local authorities on pedagogical matters, ensuring compliance with all provincial regulatory requirements.
Requisitos
What are we looking for?
✔️Certified Education Professional: Holder of an Early Childhood Education degree (Profesorado de Nivel Inicial), as required by DIPREGEP.
✔️Bilingual Proficiency: Fluent in English and Spanish both spoken and written (mandatory).
✔️Proven Track Record: Extensive teaching experience in Early Childhood Education, alongside proven experience in leadership or management positions.
✔️Forward-Thinking Educator: Up to date with the latest pedagogical trends and educational innovation.
✔️Strong Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to build, develop, inspire, and motivate high-performing teams.
✔️ Availability: Starting date February 2027.
👉 Interested candidates are invited to upload their CV along with a supporting statement here: https://bit.ly/4aZy0Hi
Beneficios
Why Join Us?
Join a vibrant, innovative bilingual school where every child’s curiosity is celebrated and every educator is empowered to lead change. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals and shape the formative experiences that influence who our students become.
Our statamente of values
As a community committed to the flourishing of every individual, both within and beyond the school, St. Andrew’s Scots School grounds all its educational, administrative, and organisational work in a set of core values. This commitment is expressed through three fundamental values: Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, embraced with a spirit of openness, continuous learning, and ongoing renewal as members of the school community.