Deputy School Director

Deputy School Director

About SABIS^®

SABIS^® is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors. SABIS^® schools implement the proven, proprietary SABIS^® Educational System, which has been developed and refined for over 135 years.

All students in the SABIS^® Network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education, a reputation that is rooted in a well-developed philosophy that seeks to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world.

For more information about the SABIS^® Network, visit: www.sabis.net.

Job Purpose

The School Director is responsible for shaping and sustaining a positive, high-performing school culture while ensuring the full and effective implementation of the SABIS® Educational System. The role provides strategic leadership across school operations, with a focus on academic excellence, enrolment optimization, staff development, enhanced student experience, and efficient workflows in alignment with SABIS® standards. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Upholding and promoting the principles, values, and policies of the school and SABIS® at all times.
• Fostering a positive and inclusive school climate by maintaining the school's image and reputation to the highest standards in line with SABIS® requirements.
• Driving academic excellence by fostering a culture of continuous learning and ensuring effective implementation of the SABIS® Educational System.
• Providing strategic direction and effectively leading and managing school employees, ensuring accountability and high performance in the execution of their roles.
• Overseeing academic performance by conducting regular classroom observations, meeting with Academic Quality Controllers, and analyzing performance results through SABIS® systems to identify gaps and develop corrective measures that support both students and teachers.
• Leading staff management and development initiatives, including talent acquisition, ongoing professional development, and performance evaluation to retain a highly qualified and competent workforce.
• Ensuring the effective management of the SABIS® Student Life Organization (SLO), contributing to a well-rounded and enriching student experience.
• Leading and overseeing enrolment and admission processes in coordination with relevant stakeholders and SABIS® Management, ensuring the successful achievement of annual enrolment targets while driving sustained year‑on‑year growth.
• Managing the preparation and review of high‑impact reports, including but not limited to accreditation documentation and internal management reports, supporting strategic oversight and executive decision‑making.
• Enhancing community engagement by building strong relationships with local stakeholders, organizing events and activities, promoting the school’s achievements, and fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among students, parents, and the wider community.
• Performing other related tasks and projects as assigned by the SABIS® Management

Ideal Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related subject matter; Master’s Degree is a plus
• English proficient; knowledge of the local language is a plus
• Teaching certificate is a plus
• Previous experience in a school or educational setting; SABIS® experience is a plus
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a school or educational setting; SABIS® experience is a plus
• Accountability and Taking Ownership
• Professional Behavior and Ethical Conduct
• Delivering Results
• Continuous Learning and Improvement
• Business Acumen
• Managing Others and Performance
• Communication
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Managing Projects
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Coaching and Developing Others
• Supporting and Managing Change

Employment Requirements:

Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, country and local education and certification requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks.

Additional details about this position will only be provided to short-listed candidates.

SABIS^® is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non – discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.