Headteacher

Are you a visionary leader ready to make a meaningful impact in an international school setting? Mallorca International School is searching for an experienced and enthusiastic Headteacher to join our team in August 2025, as we continue our journey of growth and innovation in education. We are a unique, close-knit school community where students, staff, and families feel valued and supported.

About Mallorca International School

Since our founding in 2016, we have grown rapidly, welcoming students from Nursery through to Year 11 on one campus, which fosters seamless transitions across early years, primary, and secondary stages. Situated in the North of Mallorca, we deliver a rigorous British curriculum enhanced by our dual qualification offerings, enabling students to meet both British and Spanish educational standards. We are fully authorized by the Conselleria d'Educació and regularly inspected by the National Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS) on behalf of the British Council, ensuring excellence and compliance with high standards of educational quality.

Our diverse and dynamic student body brings together local and international families, enriching our school community and broadening students’ perspectives.

The Role

As Headteacher, you will lead a team dedicated to creating an inclusive learning environment supported by a very strong SLT. Your role will involve:

• Overseeing academic and pastoral development across all stages, from Nursery to Year 11.
• Guiding strategic growth and innovation, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of our students and community.
• Fostering a nurturing school culture where students feel secure, valued, and empowered to meet the demands of a modern, global society.
• Engaging with parents, staff, and external bodies to uphold our high standards and enhance the reputation of Mallorca International School within the local and international community.
• Safeguard our students and act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead in collaboration with our experienced DDSL

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a leader with:

• A passion for international education and a commitment to maintaining the values that make our school distinctive.
• Proven experience in school leadership, ideally in a British or international school setting.
• Strong understanding of the British curriculum, with experience in or willingness to engage with the Spanish education system.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive school environment that supports linguistic and cultural diversity.

Why Join Mallorca International School?

This role offers the opportunity to lead a growing school with an international outlook and a commitment to both academic excellence and student wellbeing. You will have the chance to shape the future direction of our school, working alongside a dedicated team in a location that offers a high quality of life.

If you are an inspiring leader with the vision, experience, and dedication to contribute to our community, we would love to hear from you.

The deadline for applications is Friday 29th November. Interviews will be the week beginning Monday 9th December. If you have not been contacted by this date please understand that you have not been shortlisted for this position.

At Mallorca International School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including thorough reference checks and a successful International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) clearance.