Primary School Principal

To complete our team, we are looking for a:
**Primary School Principal**

Reporting to the Director General, the Primary School Principal has overall responsibility and accountability for the academic and administrative leadership of the La Châtaigneraie Primary School.

The Principal will provide leadership, expertise, and innovative thinking around emerging trends in primary school education, administer and manage the operations of the Primary School, and inspire faculty, staff, and students to be active and engaged learners.

In addition to being accountable for the Primary School, the Principal is also a member of the senior leadership team of Ecolint, providing guidance, leadership, and strategic direction to Ecolint as a whole.

**Key responsibilities**:
**LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT**
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team of Ecolint to ensure that all three campuses are providing an outstanding education to their students, and the overall goals and strategies of the School as a whole are being pursued.
- Have overall accountability and responsibility for all aspects of La Châtaigneraie Primary School including (through working with Ecolint’s central administration) HR, budget, admissions, and marketing.
- Oversee the appointment and professional development of outstanding educators with experience of the emotional and cognitive development of primary school students.
- Provide direction, motivation, and inspiration to the Primary School faculty, staff, and students.
- Seek new approaches to innovative learning and programme delivery, based on educational research and best practice.
- In collaboration with the Secondary School and Campus Principal, set and implement strategic priorities for teaching and learning across the campus.
- Work constructively with the Staff Association and the unions to ensure productive, positive partnerships and open and collegial relationships.
- Work closely with parents, students, staff, and other members of the internal and external La Châtaigneraie community, acting as an ambassador for the Primary School.

**ACADEMIC**
- Work collaboratively in identifying and integrating technology tools that transform learning in the classroom.
- In collaboration with the Secondary School Principal, work to ensure a seamless transition for students as they journey through their time at La Châtaigneraie.
- Work in partnership with the pastoral care and learning support teams to ensure appropriate provision for students with identified learning needs.
- Oversee the development of innovative programmes that provide authentic and transformational learning opportunities for students.
- Ensure continuous professional growth of staff to support programme excellence and innovation in teaching and learning.
- Conduct staff evaluations, oversee staff induction orientation programmes, and take an active role in the mentoring of new teachers and department heads.
- Lead, coach, and support teachers in the areas of curriculum design and development and ensure consistency in instructional and assessment practices.

**STUDENTS**
- Take an active interest in the lives of the students at La Chataigneraie, providing advice, counsel, wisdom, and support as they journey through the Primary School.
- Set and communicate high standards for curricular/instructional quality and student achievement.
- Seek out and support students’ involvement in the leadership of the Primary School.
- Ensure that La Chataigneraie Primary School continues to develop conscientious global citizens with both emotional and cultural intelligence.
- Ensure that the safety and welfare of students and staff are at the centre of all action and all decision making.
- Ensure that the Primary School offers an inclusive and safe environment for students, with a constant focus on anti-discrimination and community-building.

**Profile**:
**EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- A strong and respected educational leader, with a track record of mentoring and developing teaching and non-teaching staff, encouraging students, and fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning community.
- Senior level leadership experience, earned in an international independent school environment, or in a variety of complex educational contexts.
- A learning-focused leader with a passion for primary school education and strong experience as a classroom practitioner.
- A global mindset, an international outlook, and deep experience in (and commitment to) educating young people for success in a complex and changing world.
- A demonstrated track record of administrative leadership and management, and a reputation as a fair, collegial, and collaborative colleague.
- A consultative mindset and willingness to listen and to seek consensus where possible, coupled with the courage to make tough decisions that are not always popular or easy.
- The ability to identify trends and anticipate developments in our rapidly changing education environment; this will