Tl;dr
bina, a fast-growing digitally native international school, is seeking a Head of School. In this role, you will shape the vision for educational excellence, ensure innovative pedagogy, foster cohesive practices, and deliver high-quality learning experiences. You will lead educators, oversee operations, build community trust, and collaborate on cutting-edge educational strategies to create a transformative, student-centered future. Please send your CV and cover letter (please use your human words) to tonoam@bina.school with the email subject: Head of School.
What is bina?
bina is a global, digitally native school for children aged 4-12 (and their adults!). It offers internationally accredited, expert-led education to families seeking more attention, accessibility, and a global perspective. Trusted by over 100 families across more than 30 countries, bina provides flexible, home-based, precision education. We have experienced 4.5x year-over-year growth, reaching $1M ARR, and plan to expand tenfold over the next two years, creating a multiplayer learning environment where children and educators worldwide learn, collaborate, and grow together in real-time daily.
Job to be done
As Head of School, you will lead the pedagogical and methodological vision of bina. Your responsibilities include supporting educators to ensure educational excellence, integrating research-based practices, maintaining quality and equity, and fostering educational cohesion across teams, functions, and time zones. You will oversee operations, from pedagogy and teacher development to community engagement and strategic planning. You will collaborate with R&D to craft innovative educational experiences. Key areas include:
* Shape and drive educational excellence
* Develop and champion bina's unique pedagogy, focusing on socio-emotional growth and academic rigor.
* Observe and enhance classroom teaching to ensure engaging, coherent, and fun learning experiences.
* Inspire and lead the team
* Oversee team growth, recruitment, mentorship, and retention, ensuring alignment with our mission.
* Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and heard.
* Lead professional development initiatives to elevate team skills.
* Oversee school operations
* Manage daily operations for efficiency and respectfulness.
* Develop strategic plans for enrollment, retention, and success.
* Handle budgets and resources for maximum impact.
* Lead international accreditation initiatives.
* Build strong relationships
* Create a welcoming environment for students and families.
* Address concerns proactively to maintain trust.
* Support collaborations with educational and non-profit organizations.
* Advance bina's vision
* Focus on student, family, and educator experiences, iterating to improve them continually.
* Align school goals with organizational strategy.
* Shape the future of education through innovation and thought leadership.
* Use data to refine practices and push boundaries in primary education.
KPIs for Year 1
Ensure students experience a play-based environment with growth in academics and socio-emotional skills. Support and collaborate with teachers, build family trust, operate efficiently, secure accreditation, and establish partnerships. Specific KPIs include:
* Educational excellence and pedagogy metrics, including 360-degree performance measurement.
* Development and retention of a large, satisfied educator team.
* Operational metrics such as stakeholder satisfaction and financial targets.
* Strategic initiatives like accreditation and partnership development.
What You Bring
* Proven success as an international primary school head managing large, diverse teams and leading innovative, student-centered schools.
* Extensive experience in curriculum development, pedagogy, and school transformation.
* Experience scaling schools and achieving international accreditations.
* Strong leadership in research, development, and operational improvement.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills, inspiring teams and building high satisfaction.
* Strategic yet hands-on approach, with a passion for transforming education through innovation and global citizenship.
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