Head of School
Lüderitz Blue School
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Positions: 1 | Employment: Full time / Permanent | Posted: 26-10-2026 Working closely with the Board, the Head of School will: • provide strategic direction and lead continued school improvement; provide strategic direction and lead continued school improvement; • maintain high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement; maintain high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement; • ensure excellent safeguarding, pastoral care and student wellbeing; ensure excellent safeguarding, pastoral care and student wellbeing; • recruit, develop and lead a high-performing international and Namibian staff team; recruit, develop and lead a high-performing international and Namibian staff team; • oversee effective staffing, resources and school operations; oversee effective staffing, resources and school operations; • support student recruitment and the sustainable growth of the school; support student recruitment and the sustainable growth of the school; • develop strong relationships with parents, the Board and wider community; and develop strong relationships with parents, the Board and wider community; and • champion LBS's commitment to Blue Education and experiential learning. champion LBS's commitment to Blue Education and experiential learning. Special Requirements: • Passion for working to improve the lives of young people • Integrity, resilience, and adaptability • Strong problem-solving, and decision-making skills • Fluency in spoken and written English • Excellent organisational, communication, and teamwork skills • Flexible, adaptable, positive mindset, and love of nature Company Contact: Address: 42 Vogelsang Street Lüderitz, KA, Namibia Phone: +264812121907 Website: http://https://www.luderitzblueschool.com/
Requirements
- [Qualifications]
- a recognised Bachelor's and Master's degree;
- [a recognised Bachelor's and Master's degree;]
- a recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE/QTS or international equivalent;
- [a recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE/QTS or international equivalent;]
- previous experience as a Head of School, Principal, Vice Principal or equivalent;
- [previous experience as a Head of School, Principal, Vice Principal or equivalent;]
- 10+ years of successful senior leadership experience;
- [10+ years of successful senior leadership experience;]
- significant international school leadership experience across more than one educational context;
- experience of Cambridge IGCSE and/or A Level programmes;
- [experience of Cambridge IGCSE and/or A Level programmes;]
- strong safeguarding and pastoral leadership experience and excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
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