Lower School Principal - Gávea Campus

EARJ is looking for an experienced and accomplished Lower School Principal to join our Gávea campus team for July 2025 (click to know more about it).The Lower School Principal is the educational leader of the division, guiding the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) with a strong commitment to cultivating inclusion and belonging. The Principal ensures that all students thrive in a stimulating, safe, and supportive learning environment that aligns with the school's mission and vision. This role involves leading teachers and staff in delivering an educational experience that reflects the values of the IB and promotes the holistic development of every student.DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & QUALITIES• 3-5 years as a Principal in a similar international school overseas• A clear commitment to the principles and practices of the IB• A minimum of a Master's level degree in school leadership• Experience in multilingual classrooms and communities• Experience meeting the needs of diverse learners• Pursues continuous improvement of professional practice• Skilled in high-impact blended learningADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALITIES• A motivated learner who accepts responsibility for their own growth• Prior international school experience• Thrives in an atmosphere of transformational leadership• Committed to child protection best practice• Values collegiality and collaboration• Possesses the skills, sensitivity and cultural awareness to worksuccessfully with all constituenciesPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES• Culturally open minded• Eager to broaden personal experiences and connect with others• Demonstrates a growth mindset in their engagement with the world• Has an optimistic outlook• Willing to take balanced risks, and sees failure as an opportunity for growth• Resilient, with a robust sense of self• Contributes to a community that is inclusive, culturally sensitive and equitable,and in which everyone experiences a strong sense of belonging.