Head of Secondary

School Overview

The British School of Brasilia is a member of the British Schools Foundation.  BSB was established in 2016, initially as a primary school and has grown organically into secondary school, year upon year. 

In 2022 we relocated to a new site which provides a lovely environment for our community including enhanced Sports and Arts facilities.

Two years later, our first Year 11 cohort completed their GCSE examinations and at the beginning of this academic year we launched the IB Diploma after a successful authorisation process. In August 2026, our first group of students will complete their IBDPs and enter university. 

Job Summary

BSB is now seeking an inspirational and energetic person to lead our secondary school through our next, crucial stage of development. 

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of strong leadership and possess the ability, energy and aspiration to lead a team in pursuit of the highest educational standards. Please be aware that this role will include a small teaching load.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly capable educator who relishes the challenge of firmly establishing BSB as the school of choice in the city. 

A key priority for the successful candidate will be to fully establish our secondary school with particular focus on the IB Diploma programme and entrance to top universities both nationally and internationally. 

Suitable candidates for this post must be able to:

• Lead strategic planning and development of the secondary school   
• Foster high standards, bringing out the best in every member of the secondary school 
• Ensure that the secondary school is staffed properly with people of the highest possible calibre 
• Provide an excellent education for every secondary pupil
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with all stakeholders 
• Contribute significantly to the development of the British Schools Foundation 
• Commit to leading the secondary school through a successful BSO inspection
• Experience with the IB DP programme would be advantageous

Remuneration Package

• Competitive Leadership Salary
• Accommodation provided
• Annual Flight Allowance
• Relocation Allowance 
• Private Medical Cover 
• Bursaries for Dependents 

If you share similar values, have the required experience and are committed to achieving excellence, we look forward to hearing from you. 

To apply, please send your CV and supporting letter of application to recruitment@britishschoolbrasilia.org

The closing date for application is Wednesday December 11th 2024.

To find out more information about our school please visit the BSB website  and for more background on our foundation visit the BSF website

The British Schools Foundation (BSF) and all BSF schools are committed to following safer recruitment guidelines, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Applicants must be prepared to undergo stringent child protection screening including checks with past employers and police checks including an ICPC.

Further Information About BSB

The British School of Brasilia was established in August 2016.  

The school has experienced sustained growth and now incorporates EYFS, Primary and Secondary School to Year 12 with 400 pupils on roll. Year 13 will begin in August 2025. 

Our long term objective is to establish a double-form entry school of approximately 600 pupils. 

Our curriculum is a unique aspect of our school. While its foundations are British it is designed to support the personal development of pupils more fully and offer a broader curriculum experience incorporating enhanced elements of pupil choice.

The English National Curriculum provides the structure of our core curriculum in English, Maths and Science from EYFS to Year 11. All pupils study Portuguese and are expected to achieve a qualification in that subject.

All pupils enjoy compulsory lessons in humanities, sports and the arts ensuring coverage of both the ENC and Brazilian curriculum requirements. 

We provide IGCSE qualifications in Years 10 and 11 and the IB Diploma in Years 12 and 13. 

First time visitors to our school often comment on the friendly and welcoming atmosphere that our community has established. We believe strongly that all stakeholders should enjoy positive relationships. 

The British School of Brasilia is part of the British School Foundation, a well regarded organisation with a proven track record of establishing high quality schools across the world. 

While each school reflects the context in which it is set, they share a common ethos set out in the BSF Charter.  We believe in the personal development of all pupils alongside academic excellence. We offer a breadth of experience for all and a strong sense of community and citizenship. Our aspiration is to provide world-class education.

The British School is a member of COBIS, which provides access to a range of opportunities for staff and pupils alike.  The vision of all BSF schools is to complete successful external accreditations and BSO inspections on a regular cycle to ensure that our educational quality is of the highest possible standard.

Our students are bright, motivated and talented individuals drawn from both internationally minded Brazilian families and a range of international backgrounds and our curriculum reflects this.

Our staff work very hard but are well rewarded personally and professionally. As a result, many of our teachers gain a strong affinity for the school and stay for several years. BSF believes strongly in developing talent from within and many of our Heads initially joined the foundation as teachers. 

The British School of Brasilia is an exciting and enriching place to work. We look forward to welcoming our next Head of Secondary School  and continuing to build a school of which we can all be proud.