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Academic Director
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Northlands School
Olivos, ArgentinaJob Description
Section
Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary School
Reporting Line
Head of School
Assignment
Full Time
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To lead Northlands’ pedagogical strategy, ensuring alignment with the school’s mission and overall strategic vision. To promote academic coherence across campuses, sections, and departments.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Curriculum / Academic
1. Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies and Assessment Policies
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of an innovative curriculum aligned with the school’s strategic goals and coherent across all sections.
- Guide HODs (Heads of Department – Secondary) in the development and implementation of curriculum and action plans.
- Collaborate with HODs and other staff members to ensure the curriculum is delivered consistently across classrooms.
- Develop instructional strategies aligned with Northlands’ pedagogical objectives, including innovative approaches to assessment tools, classroom time management, learning spaces, and resource allocation.
- Lead the development of systems to collect, analyse, and communicate student learning data, enabling teachers to implement data-informed instruction.
2. Leadership of International Programmes and Accreditation Processes
- Ensure the implementation of International Programmes.
- Lead international programme accreditation and reaccreditation processes.
- Lead the analysis of international examination results to support continuous improvement processes.
3. Development of an Academic Professional System
- Work collaboratively with the Head of School and HR to develop and implement an academic professional development system.
- Keep staff informed about developments in education and promote departmental initiatives when appropriate.
- Advise the Head of School and the Board on all academic matters.
- Support Principals and Vice Principals in curriculum implementation and educational innovation.
ROLE CHALLENGES
- Ensure curriculum implementation in an innovative way while balancing national and international regulations with the school’s educational proposal.
- Ensure that staff members understand and embody the Northlands culture.
RESPONSIBILITY IN DECISION-MAKING
Decision-Making
- Curriculum content.
- Teaching and assessment methodologies.
- Teacher training and professional development.
Recommendations
- New projects.
- Purchase of educational resources.
POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION
Positions Reporting to the Role
- Head of Education Technology
- IB Coordinator
- PYP Coordinators (functional reporting regarding academic matters)
- HODs (functional reporting)
ENVIRONMENT
External Contacts
- IB
- CIS
- Families
- Technology and training providers
External Factors Affecting the Role
- Educational inspections.
- Turnover in key positions.
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
- Attractive expatriate package
- Accommodation and relocation assistance
- International health coverage
- Full tuition support for dependent children
- Flights and visa assistance
- Strong professional development culture
- Supportive international community
- Excellent holiday schedule and work-life balance
- Leadership opportunities within a growing institution
- Collaborative and innovative educational environment
- Opportunity to contribute to whole-school strategic development
Job Requirements
KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Education
Master’s Degree in Education.
Competencies
- Leadership (mandatory)
- Interpersonal skills (mandatory)
- Execution capability (mandatory)
- Strategic thinking (mandatory)
- Bilingualism (mandatory)
- Organisation
- Patience
- Social skills
- Writing skills
About Northlands School
Av. de los Colegios, Rincón de Milberg, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
MISSION
NORTHLANDS is a coeducational, bilingual IB World School that, through caring and innovative teaching, educates young people to the full extent of their individual potential. It is a school that values its Anglo-Argentine roots, while respecting all cultures, religions and nationalities. It offers an all-encompassing, warm, cordial and friendly environment which is reflected in its motto: Friendship and Service. Graduates are individuals whose integrity and moral values lead them to choose freely what is right.
VISION
After having proudly celebrated our first 100 years in 2020, our vision at NORTHLANDS is that we approach teaching, learning and living in the spirit of the International Baccalaureate, encouraging our students to achieve their personal best by uncovering their talents and preparing them to become engaged global citizens, continuing to truly live up to our School motto.
We aim to strengthen our position as a leader in education and innovation by achieving outstanding international examination results, obtaining international accreditation, focusing on state-of-the-art technology, expanding our Education for Sustainable Development Projects, instilling a culture of healthy lifestyle choices, developing our campuses to meet the needs of our highly demanding programmes, and continuing to develop a closely knit community influenced by the diversity of our families.
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Education Teaching Jobs
Academic Director
Job Description
Section
Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary School
Reporting Line
Head of School
Assignment
Full Time
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To lead Northlands’ pedagogical strategy, ensuring alignment with the school’s mission and overall strategic vision. To promote academic coherence across campuses, sections, and departments.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Curriculum / Academic
1. Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies and Assessment Policies
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of an innovative curriculum aligned with the school’s strategic goals and coherent across all sections.
- Guide HODs (Heads of Department – Secondary) in the development and implementation of curriculum and action plans.
- Collaborate with HODs and other staff members to ensure the curriculum is delivered consistently across classrooms.
- Develop instructional strategies aligned with Northlands’ pedagogical objectives, including innovative approaches to assessment tools, classroom time management, learning spaces, and resource allocation.
- Lead the development of systems to collect, analyse, and communicate student learning data, enabling teachers to implement data-informed instruction.
2. Leadership of International Programmes and Accreditation Processes
- Ensure the implementation of International Programmes.
- Lead international programme accreditation and reaccreditation processes.
- Lead the analysis of international examination results to support continuous improvement processes.
3. Development of an Academic Professional System
- Work collaboratively with the Head of School and HR to develop and implement an academic professional development system.
- Keep staff informed about developments in education and promote departmental initiatives when appropriate.
- Advise the Head of School and the Board on all academic matters.
- Support Principals and Vice Principals in curriculum implementation and educational innovation.
ROLE CHALLENGES
- Ensure curriculum implementation in an innovative way while balancing national and international regulations with the school’s educational proposal.
- Ensure that staff members understand and embody the Northlands culture.
RESPONSIBILITY IN DECISION-MAKING
Decision-Making
- Curriculum content.
- Teaching and assessment methodologies.
- Teacher training and professional development.
Recommendations
- New projects.
- Purchase of educational resources.
POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION
Positions Reporting to the Role
- Head of Education Technology
- IB Coordinator
- PYP Coordinators (functional reporting regarding academic matters)
- HODs (functional reporting)
ENVIRONMENT
External Contacts
- IB
- CIS
- Families
- Technology and training providers
External Factors Affecting the Role
- Educational inspections.
- Turnover in key positions.
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
- Attractive expatriate package
- Accommodation and relocation assistance
- International health coverage
- Full tuition support for dependent children
- Flights and visa assistance
- Strong professional development culture
- Supportive international community
- Excellent holiday schedule and work-life balance
- Leadership opportunities within a growing institution
- Collaborative and innovative educational environment
- Opportunity to contribute to whole-school strategic development
Job Requirements
KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Education
Master’s Degree in Education.
Competencies
- Leadership (mandatory)
- Interpersonal skills (mandatory)
- Execution capability (mandatory)
- Strategic thinking (mandatory)
- Bilingualism (mandatory)
- Organisation
- Patience
- Social skills
- Writing skills
Our Commitment
Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.
Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.
About Northlands School
Av. de los Colegios, Rincón de Milberg, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
MISSION
NORTHLANDS is a coeducational, bilingual IB World School that, through caring and innovative teaching, educates young people to the full extent of their individual potential. It is a school that values its Anglo-Argentine roots, while respecting all cultures, religions and nationalities. It offers an all-encompassing, warm, cordial and friendly environment which is reflected in its motto: Friendship and Service. Graduates are individuals whose integrity and moral values lead them to choose freely what is right.
VISION
After having proudly celebrated our first 100 years in 2020, our vision at NORTHLANDS is that we approach teaching, learning and living in the spirit of the International Baccalaureate, encouraging our students to achieve their personal best by uncovering their talents and preparing them to become engaged global citizens, continuing to truly live up to our School motto.
We aim to strengthen our position as a leader in education and innovation by achieving outstanding international examination results, obtaining international accreditation, focusing on state-of-the-art technology, expanding our Education for Sustainable Development Projects, instilling a culture of healthy lifestyle choices, developing our campuses to meet the needs of our highly demanding programmes, and continuing to develop a closely knit community influenced by the diversity of our families.