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Principal – International British Online School (iBOS)

Link: Link 

Location

Clapham, London, UK (iBOS delivers live online learning globally from its London campus).

Contract

Full-time • Permanent
(Info pack also notes Term Time Only may be considered depending on circumstances and school needs.)

Salary

£49,072 – £83,000 per year (dependent on experience/leadership capacity).
Package includes performance incentives / strategic growth bonus linked to enrolment growth, retention, operational efficiency, and delivery of objectives.

Start Date

01 September 2026 
Info pack: September 2026 or January 2027

School Overview

• DfE-accredited British school and CIS-accredited institution. 

• Combines a physical London base with live, interactive online lessons delivered by UK-qualified teachers to students worldwide. 

• Currently ~85 students, aiming for 150+ by September 2026 (growth-focused).

Working Pattern (important correction)

• On-site leadership role in Clapham, London

• Core hours: Mon–Fri, 6:30am–4:30pm 

Role Purpose

Lead, grow, and sustain iBOS as a financially responsible, academically rigorous, technologically advanced British school, including:

• Strategic leadership across all key stages

• High standards of teaching and learning

• Embedding AI and digital systems into pedagogy

• Driving recruitment and retention

• Ensuring financial discipline and value for money

• Building leadership capacity 

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Whole-school improvement + growth plan

• Lead toward 150-student target and beyond

• Support brand positioning and recruitment strategy; work with marketing/admissions and conversion data 

2. Financial Management & Sustainability

• Budget oversight, staffing models linked to student numbers, operational efficiency

• Financial management is stated as “non-negotiable.” 

3. Educational Quality & Curriculum

• Consistent standards across Primary/Secondary/Sixth Form

• Curriculum coherence, assessment/data-driven improvement

• Compliance with DfE/Ofsted/exam board expectations; QA for an online model 

4. Technology, IT & AI Integration

• Oversight of learning platforms/MIS/safeguarding systems

• Lead ethical/effective AI use by staff; strong vision for tech in education 

5. Leadership & Culture

• High-performance culture; develop middle/aspiring leaders

• Solve problems across teaching/curriculum/marketing/IT/operations 

6. Safeguarding & Compliance

• Safeguarding embedded across phases; statutory compliance in an online framework 

Candidate Requirements (aligned to the pack)

Essential

• QTS (or equivalent)

• Significant leadership experience with cross-phase/whole-school responsibility

• Evidence of measurable improvement + strong data literacy

• Strong financial awareness (budgets, resource allocation, sustainability)

• High competence in IT systems + strong understanding of AI (practical + ethical)

• Resilience, ability to work extended hours, “roll-up-your-sleeves” mindset

• Excellent communication with staff/parents/students/stakeholders 

Desirable

• NPQH / NPQML

• Experience scaling provision; admissions/recruitment analytics; digital transformation; inspection preparation 

Short Summary

A growth-stage Principal role for a DfE- and CIS-accredited British online school, based on-site in Clapham, leading academic quality across all phases while also owning finance, recruitment/retention, operations, and AI/technology integration as the school scales toward 150+ students.