Head of Primary School

Location:

Mapou, MU

Date: 8 May 2026

Application closing date: Interviews will be ongoing

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Northfields International School is a premier independent, co-educational day school in Mauritius, providing an English-medium education to over 1,300 students aged 18 months to 18 years. The school is known for its strong values, family ethos, and commitment to the holistic development of every learner, combining academic excellence with dynamic extracurricular activities and service as action programmes.

Northfields delivers internationally recognised programmes across the IB continuum, Cambridge and Montessori pathways on a purpose-built campus with specialist learning facilities. The school educates students from 18 months to 18 years, with a curriculum progression from Montessori Pre-Nursery and the IB Primary Years Programme through to the IB Middle Years Programme, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme in Sixth Form.

The school is an authorised IB World School and holds accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS), alongside memberships with leading international education organisations.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and inspiring Head of Primary School to join Northfields International School from August 2026. The successful candidate will lead our established IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Primary School within our IB continuum.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and manage the daily operation of the Primary School
Drive high standards in teaching, learning, curriculum delivery and student outcomes
Support, coach and develop staff through effective leadership and appraisal processes
Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment with strong safeguarding and wellbeing
Contribute to whole-school strategic planning as a member of the Senior Management Team
Monitor student progress, assessment data and interventions to support achievement
Ensure compliance with IB, CIS and school policies and accreditation requirements
Build strong relationships with parents and the wider school community
Oversee staffing, operational planning and budgetary considerations for the Primary School
Contribute to admissions, events and wider school promotion and engagement

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a closely related subject
A Master’s degree in Educational Leadership is desirable
At least 8 years of successful primary teaching experience, ideally within the IB Primary Years Programme
At least 5 years of middle or senior leadership experience in an international school setting
Strong knowledge and understanding of the IB Primary Years Programme
Experience of school improvement, accreditation and evaluation processes including IB and CIS
Strong understanding of safeguarding, pastoral care and student wellbeing
Proven ability to lead and develop teams, manage performance and drive high standards
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
A flexible, collaborative and committed leadership approach

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com