The Founding Head of Secondary will provide educational leadership, vision, and direction for Sardinia International School’s growing Secondary Division, shaping its development from Year 7 to Year 13. This role involves leading the introduction of IGCSE and the IB Diploma, ensuring high-quality teaching and pastoral care, and developing a distinctive school culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead at a formative stage in the school’s development. With 55 pupils currently in Secondary and the first Year 7 cohort already at capacity, the successful candidate will build on strong foundations while preparing for substantial further growth. A key priority will be leading the introduction of IGCSE and the IB Diploma, alongside the opening of Years 10 and 12 and the school’s first boarding provision.

The Head of Secondary will be responsible for the quality of teaching, learning and pastoral provision across the division, creating a culture of high expectations in which students are known, supported and encouraged to achieve their potential.



They will continue to develop the curriculum, recruit and grow the staff team, and ensure that SIS provides an international education of consistently high quality.

The early development of the Middle and Secondary School has been led by the CEO alongside a number of founding staff, establishing strong foundations from which the new Head of Secondary can build. The incoming Head will work closely with Deputy Head Morgan Curtin, who leads pastoral and organisational matters, and Director of Studies Richard Poles, who leads the academic programme, alongside a strong group of internationally experienced Heads of Department and specialist leaders.

Working closely with the CEO and Head of Primary, the Head of Secondary will also contribute to SIS’s wider strategic development as an all-through 6-18 school. For an exceptional candidate with the appropriate experience and ambition, there may be scope for the role to carry a wider

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