Greengates School is a prestigious British International School, now part of the Nord Anglia family of schools, in the northwest suburbs of Mexico City with approximately 1100 students aged 3 to 18. Our diversity is exemplified by the fifty nationalities represented in the school community. Greengates offers Fieldwork Education IEYC and IPC in the Primary School and Cambridge Assessment IGCSE followed by the IB Diploma Programme in the Secondary School.The school, which provides a caring, nurturing environment where students are encouraged to become independent learners, has developed an excellent reputation both throughout the region and globally over the past 72 years. Greengates' students consistently achieve outstanding examination results at both IGCSE and IBDP level with many of them going on to attend some of the world's finest universities.Academic DirectorWe are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a skilled, passionate, and dynamic professional to join our Senior Leadership Team as a full-time Academic Director, starting in August 2025.Essential requirements:Education – Educated to degree levelQualified teacher status (Ed.M., PGCE, QTS or Teacher credential)At least three years of relevant experience at senior leadership level in a similar schoolIf you're passionate about education and excited to lead change while driving growth, we'd love to connect with you!Suitable candidates will:Be able to advise and support the General DirectorContribute to the whole school strategic plan and ensure relevant areas are communicated to all key stakeholdersLead on academic budgetingLead on all school accreditationsDrive the development of a thriving, vibrant and reflective learning communityUse data to drive performance and growthGreengates School offers for international hires:A two-year contractGenerous local salarySterling displacement allowanceGratuity of two-month salary at the end of the first two-year contractNational health insurancePrivate major medical insuranceAnnual airfareRent subsidyAssistance in renting accommodation (2 km radius from school) and advice in renting accommodation downtownAssistance in obtaining a resident card and its renewalsFree fixed lunch in schoolAccess to Nord Anglia Education's excellent professional developmentHow to apply:Please note that CVs sent via email will not be considered. Applicants must submit their application through the recruitment portal, including the following documents:Letter of applicationFull CV with photographThree professional referees with email and phone contact information (one of whom must be your current Head of School)Application deadline: Monday 6th January 2025Successful candidates will undergo an initial virtual interview with the school leadership team upon receipt of their application. Shortlisted candidates may then be invited for a second in-person interview, scheduled to take place during the third week of January in London.#J-18808-Ljbffr