Reporting to the Director General, the Primary School Principal has overall responsibility and accountability for the academic and administrative leadership of the LGB 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 provide an outstanding education to their students, and that the overall goals and strategies of the School as a whole are pursued.
• Have overall accountability and responsibility for all aspects of LGB 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 and Middle School 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 LGB community, acting as an ambassador for the Primary School.
   

ACADEMIC

• In collaboration with the Middle School Principal, work to ensure a seamless transition for students as they journey through their time at LGB.
• 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 staff.
• Lead, coach, and support teachers in the areas of curriculum design and development and ensure consistency in instructional and assessment practices.
   

STUDENTS  (428 at the Primary school)

• Take an active interest in the lives of the students at LGB, 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 LGB 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 belonging and community-building.
   

Profile:

Ecolint welcomes applicants from different backgrounds and with varied experience gained in settings around the world. First and foremost, the new Primary School Principal will be bilingual (English/French) with a command of both languages, both spoken and written. The Principal will bring intellectual depth, expertise in primary education and belief in the transformative power of a truly international education.
The Principal will have the ability to inspire, excite, support, and engage faculty in striving for excellence in teaching and learning, and they will connect deeply and authentically with a diverse, engaging, and involved student body.
The successful candidate is likely to possess all or most of the following experience, qualifications, credentials and personal qualities.

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 include experience with integrating new educational technologies in the classroom.
• A track record of success in both thinking strategically and taking strategy through to tactics and implementation
• Experience preparing and delivering instructional feedback to staff, particularly as it relates to curriculum design and lesson plans, but also in the context of evaluations, coaching, and mentoring.
• A track record of growing capacity and excellence in all teachers and holding them accountable for their performance and for their ongoing professional growth.
• A deep understanding and appreciation of the importance of community and diversity, and a commitment to respecting and embracing the philosophy and values of LGB Campus and Ecolint as a whole.
• Experience of working with bilingual programmes would be desirable.
   

CREDENTIALS

• A strong academic background, and a track record of success in academic leadership at the primary school level.
• Experience with, or an aptitude for, working collaboratively and constructively with faculty/staff unions.
   

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• An excellent listener who possesses tremendous organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to “roll up their sleeves” and multi-task in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining an excellent rapport with all constituents.
• Strong emotional intelligence, with the sensitivity to understand the needs of others and the ability to create the conditions for all students to thrive.
• A calm, consistent and articulate communicator, with strong relationship building skills.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion, strongly complemented by cultural intelligence.
• A collaborative and collegial approach, with the ability to bring faculty, staff, students, and parents together in pursuit of a common vision.
• Integrity, an open mind, empathy, resilience, optimism, compassion, humility, and respect for others.
• A truly global mindset, a deep appreciation of diversity in all of its forms, and a sensitivity to cultural differences and traditions.
• Ability to personally model the school’s core values, as well as approachability, openness, and enthusiasm.
• Ability to connect easily with others, and balance firmness and fairness in problem resolution.
• A passion for teaching and learning, and for working with children of all ages.
• A strong desire to support students’ growth, and to enable them to navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world.
• A strong ability to market the school, make connections and build networks.
   

Candidates are required to apply online by sending their CV, three professional references, one of whom must be the current or most recent employer, that may be followed at the point of interview and  a cover letter addressed to Conrad Hughes before April 15th 2025 mentioning the reference number 340 449.