843 Academic Director

Newton College are looking to appoint a strategic and inspiring leader with a clear educational vision consistent with the Newton College purpose and belief; someone with exceptionally high standards and expectations in academic excellence, student wellbeing, teaching quality and parent liaison; excellent interpersonal, communication and team-building skills; a natural leader, able to engage, challenge and motivate the whole school community; a person who is resilient, adaptable, decisive and able to lead with sound professional judgement.

Further, to ensure a safe and consistent school environment, promoting holistic wellbeing and the rigorous implementation of behaviour and safeguarding policies, leading a Additionally, to lead Upper School (Grades 6–12) in a comprehensive manner, ensuring academic excellence, consistency in teaching, and a structured, high-quality student experience, through the rigorous implementation of the IB continuum, effective management of teaching performance, the use of data for decision-making, and clear communication with the educational community, in order to ensure that all students reach their full potential.Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, with a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Teaching License, QTS, or international equivalent).
• Master’s Degree in Education, Curriculum, Educational Leadership or related fields.

Certification

• IB training and certifications (PYP, MYP, and DP) Experience
• Minimum of 5 years in academic leadership positions within IB schools.
• Experience leading curriculum alignment and institutional academic improvement processes.
• Experience in teacher evaluation and academic data analysis. Technical Competencies
• Strong knowledge of the IB curriculum and active teaching methodologies.
• Experience with academic data analysis and institutional dashboards.
• Knowledge of evidence-based assessment and pedagogical quality assurance systems.
• Understanding of international educational standards and pedagogical management.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.

Leadership Competencies

• Transversal pedagogical leadership.
• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Change management and institutional alignment.
• Effective communication and organizational influence.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster institutional coherence.
• Evidence-based decision-making