Director of International School (Principal) | Africa

Digital Consultants • May 31, 2026

FAITH-BASED | SUPPORT RAISING WITH RENT STIPEND | START DATE: AUGUST 2026 | The Director (Principal) will provide overall direction and supervision for the secondary school and secondary staff of the international school in North Africa, and will report to the Executive Director. ​Experience is preferred, but not required.

School Profile

This international school is located in North Africa and is the only one of its kind in the city. The school was founded in 2018 with only three local students. Over the past eight years, it has grown to well over 100 students in Preschool Through 6th grade, with a plan to increase by one grade each year until the high school is completed. School year (2025-2026), the Middle School (grades 6-7) will be opened.

Even though this is an international school and there are students from countries such as the US, Korea, and Ukraine, 90% of the student body is North African. Students come to school without knowing any English.  English is used throughout the day for all instruction and provides students with many opportunities to immerse themselves in the language and master it. By the time students reach the upper grades, if they've been in the school since Preschool, they can read, write, and speak English fluently!

Because the school is located in a predominantly Muslim country, it is not a Christian school. However, all Expat staff are Christian believers and use their Christian worldview to provide instruction in each subject area. This often leads to in-depth discussions about faith and worldviews. The school intentionally uses opportunities to share about faith in and outside the classroom and has seen tremendous interest from staff, students, and their families.

​Most staff are North African, and conversations around truth and grace often arise when addressing student issues. The families at the school have enjoyed their child's education in both their academic and character development and look forward to watching the school expand in the future!  Specific information about the school and city will be shared with qualified prospects.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred)
  • Minimum 5 years experience in teaching and/or school administration (preferred but not required)
  • Experience in effective team leadership
  • Background check
  • Successful completion of overseas training requirements

Personal:

  • Mature and growing Christian.
  • Teachable, flexible, demonstrating sound judgment.
  • Willingness to work in and adapt to a multicultural workplace.
  • Philosophy of life and ministry that aligns with the organization's policies, objectives, and doctrinal position.
  • Engagement in personal ministry outside the classroom.


Skills

  • Able to successfully lead diverse staff at the school.
  • Competency in administration, planning, and project development.
  • Ability to understand financial budgets.
  • Proven interpersonal, intercultural, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in curriculum development, instruction, and assessment.

Responsibilities

  • Provides direction for the secondary school in collaboration with the director of primary school.
  • Develops the school according to the school's overall vision and values.
  • Relates well and confidently with government officials and parents.
  • Effectively works with organizational leadership, school board, primary school director, teachers, and staff.
  • Projects a positive and professional image of the school to the local community.
  • Engages in language and cultural learning.
  • Oversees curriculum development and the implementation of academic programs.
  • Supports and ensures the physical, social, and emotional well-being of students, staff, and teachers.

Duties

  • Oversees school administration and all aspects of the school, including before and after school programs and special activities.
  • Works with the Administrative Director to ensure that national laws and guidelines are followed within the secondary school.
  • Prepares academic calendar, master schedule, assessment schedule, and the schedule for annual parent/teacher conferences.
  • Oversees student, faculty, and staff attendance.
  • Creates a plan for covering classes or acquiring subs for teacher absences.
  • Supports and evaluates teachers and provides regular coaching and feedback in a way that recognizes good practice and supports progress toward targets that positively impact student learning.
  • Reviews the performance of support staff and interns with the Administrative Director.
  • Oversees intern program within the secondary school, communicates with interns and teachers, and observes interns.
  • Provides ongoing and embedded professional development.
  • Oversees the development of curriculum and effective assessment framework.
  • Works with staff and secretary to issue timely progress reports to parents each term.
  • Participates in the hiring of teachers, staff, and university interns.
  • Works with the secondary school secretary to schedule and plan staff and other meetings.
  • Reviews new student assessments and communicates with teachers.
  • Addresses academic and behavioral student concerns with teachers and parents.
  • Communicates with all secondary staff as necessary to receive input or information that directly impacts their role and responsibilities.

Compensation

The position requires support raising with rent stipend.
Furnished apartment, rent, roundtrip airfare and an additional stipend are provided.


Application Instructions

Interested candidates are invited to upload a cover letter of interest and resume to our site using the "Document Upload" link in the form below. For more information, please email Dr. David A WellsWe look forward to learning of your interest.

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