Head Of School

Head of School (International School)
Location:
Maputo, Mozambique (Role open to candidates in Mozambique, Portugal, Angola, Brazil, South Africa & International willing to relocate)
Type:
Full-time
Reporting to:
Director Schools' Performance
Are You Ready to Shape the Future of Education in Africa?
Are you a passionate, Portuguese-speaking international educator looking to commit your leadership to one of Africa's most exciting educational journeys? Or a Mozambican educational leader living abroad looking to return home and make a lasting impact? At Enko Education, we believe that top-tier international education should be accessible to Africa's growing middle class. We are seeking a visionary, collaborative Head of School to lead our flagship campus in Maputo, Mozambique.
About Enko Education & Enko Maputo
Enko Education is a fast-growing network of African international schools aiming to democratize access to high-quality global education across the continent.
Enko Maputo is a vibrant, multicultural school offering high-quality international curriculum pathways (including IB programmes and Cambridge/CAIE pathways). We prepare our students to gain admission to the world's most prestigious universities while remaining deeply grounded in African values, local culture, and community spirit.
The Role & Our Operating Model
As the Head of School at Enko Maputo, you will be the primary instructional leader and cultural champion of the campus. You will lead the pedagogical vision, inspire teachers, ensure student retention, and foster an environment of high academic standards.
How you will work in our model: Your core mission as Head of School will focus directly on instructional leadership, academic excellence, continuous pedagogical development, and compliance with accreditation standards (IB, CAIE, and local Mozambican regulations). To allow you to concentrate fully on learning and teaching (L&T) quality and student outcomes, dedicated School Partners (in Marketing, Finance, and HR) manage the operational and business aspects of the campus alongside local support leads. Throughout your journey, you will work in close alignment with your Director Schools' Performance, leverage the technical guidance of L&T Central Experts, and thrive within a collaborative pan-African network of Enko Heads of School.
Key Responsibilities
Educational & Academic Leadership (L&T):
Drive academic excellence, implementation of Enko L&T standards, and student achievement across all age groups.
Lead international accreditation and re-accreditation processes (IB, Cambridge/CAIE, national Mozambican regulations).
Track and analyze educational performance data to continuously improve learning outcomes.
Team Development & Culture:
Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and retain high-quality national and international teaching staff.
Foster an inclusive, motivating, and collaborative professional learning community on campus.
Champion Enko's core values and the IB learner profile across the school community.
Community & Parent Engagement:
Maintain exceptionally high levels of parent and student satisfaction through clear communication and continuous engagement.
Build a strong school spirit deeply rooted in Mozambican culture and international open-mindedness.
Strategic Collaboration & Network Integration:
Collaborate closely with Finance, HR, and Marketing School Partners to ensure alignment between business priorities and academic quality.
Participate in network-wide initiatives to refine the Enko model and accelerate the transformation of the school into an African International School of Choice (A.I.S.o.C.).
The Ideal Profile
We are looking for an inspiring educational leader who combines academic rigor, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to Africa's development.
Educational Leadership & Credentials:
Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Head of School, Deputy Head, or Instructional Leader, preferably within IB (International Baccalaureate) and/or Cambridge (CAIE) schools.
Deep understanding of international curricula and Mozambican/regional educational landscapes.
Languages & Mobility:
Proficiency in English and Portuguese (and strong readiness to work in a Portuguese-speaking environment).
Based in Mozambique, a returning member of the Mozambican diaspora, or ready to relocate to Maputo.
Mindset & Values:
Passionate about expanding high-quality, affordable international education across Africa.
Embodies the IB learner profile attributes (open-minded, reflective, caring, principled).
Entrepreneurial, resourceful, and resilient, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Collaborative capability to partner effectively with functional experts (HR, Finance, Marketing) and central teams.
What We Offer &