956 Principal (apply before March 9th)

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956 Principal (apply before March 9th)

British College of Brazil, São Paulo

Nord Anglia Education is excited to be looking for a new Principal for the British
College of Brazil, a leading international school that provides an outstanding British
education in São Paulo.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and visionary leader to drive
academic excellence, foster a dynamic school community, and inspire students to
achieve their full potential in a globally connected environment. The Principal takes
responsibility for the leadership, organisation and management of the whole school.
The post-holder’s key deliverables are aligned with the annual school quality review
and the school’s strategic plan. She/he must be an excellent communicator and
compelling storyteller to ensure our new families understand our dynamic educational
offer for their children, which will in turn drive strong student enrolment.

Key objectives include education quality and outcomes, student well-being, school
growth, financial targets, staff development, and resource utilisation.

The British College of Brazil (BCB) is one of the leading international schools in
Sao Paulo, offering contemporary British international education to students from
Pre-Nursery through to Secondary, teaching ages 2 to 17 bilingually in English and
Portuguese. Founded in 2011, BCB follows the English National Curriculum,
progressing to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education
(IGCSE) in Years 10 and 11, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma
Programme (IBDP) in Years 12 and 13. Additionally, students receive instruction in
Portuguese and Brazilian studies, ensuring they meet local educational
requirements and obtain dual certification. The school has grown steadily to nearly
600 students that represent 40 nationalities, making it a truly international and
multicultural community.

The school is spread over two campuses - Chácara Flora Campus caters to
students from Early Years through Year 13 and Cidade Jardim Campus is
dedicated to Early Years and Primary School students. As part of the Nord Anglia
Education family, BCB offers students unique global experiences through
collaborations with esteemed institutions such as The Juilliard School, MIT, and
UNICEF. These partnerships enhance the curriculum and provide students with
opportunities to participate in international expeditions, competitions, and a variety
of extracurricular activities.

Our school values developing the whole child - academically, pastorally and
socially with the principles of Positive Education and Growth Mindset underpinning
our approach. With the child at the centre of our decision making, we believe that
we are best placed to offer an outstanding education for all students in our care.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to the safeguarding of children and young
people, and any offer of appointment will be subject to a successful medical check as
well as clearance from safeguarding authorities.

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of more
than 17,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you:

- unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family
- access to extensive professional development
- exceptional career opportunities

Our promise is that you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and
collaborate more.

As a part of our family, you will be a valued member of our Senior Leadership Team,
which helps shape the vision and drive the success of Nord Anglia Education.
Professional and personal development is part of our DNA, so you will be supported
by education experts and other committed professionals through Nord Anglia
University and our leadership programmes. Additionally, we offer competitive
remuneration, relocation assistance and a comprehensive induction into our
organisation.

The successful applicant will:

- Hold a recognised teaching qualification at least at Bachelor degree level.
- Demonstrate evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Have direct experience of working with the English National Curriculum and post 16 education with a sound knowledge of the IBDP.
- Bring experience of school leadership within an international context.
- A track record of driving exceptionally high academic standards.
- Be comfortable managing growth and change.

In addition, the appointed candidate will also:

- Be an excellent communicator and compelling storyteller
- Understand how to blend the best of premium education with contemporary international thinking to maintain a distinctive positioning for the school
- Understand that leading learning is at the heart of school leadership and will build a team committed to delivering this
- Drive the marketing and admissions process of the school with passion and a focus on quality that grows both the school and the school’s reputation
- Collaborate and build high-performing teams
- Engage with students, teachers, parents and community leaders in a manner that is open, inclusive and conveys the values of NAE
- Manage financial budgets and commercial aspects of the school with astuteness and engage with, and contribute successfully to, the wider organisation
- Demonstrate the ability to create and execute a strategic plan and manage complex projects

08/08/2025