Head of Middle School – Senior Leadership Role

About the School We are an international bilingual school in Paris, welcoming a diverse and dynamic community. Our school combines high academic expectations with a strong, supportive pastoral culture and a clear emphasis on student wellbeing, behaviour, and purposeful learning. The Role We are seeking an experienced Head of Middle School (Collège) to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the Middle School (Collège) section. The Head of Collège provides overall educational and organisational leadership, ensuring a coherent student experience, a positive school culture, and effective alignment between teaching, operations, and pastoral needs. This role works in close collaboration with: the Head of Teaching & Learning (Collège), who leads pedagogy and professional development; the Head of Collège Operations, who manages daily logistics, coordination and timetables. The Head of Collège does not lead curriculum development but ensures the successful implementation and coherence of school expectations across the section. Key Responsibilities 1. Section Leadership & Educational Culture Provide strong, visible and consistent leadership across the Collège. Uphold high expectations for behaviour, routines, and culture. Ensure alignment with whole-school priorities and strategic direction. Act as a central point of authority and coherence for staff, students and families. 2. Coordination Between Pedagogy and Operations Work closely with the Head of Teaching & Learning to support teaching quality and consistency (without curriculum responsibility). Collaborate with the Head of Collège Operations to ensure smooth day-to-day organisation. Ensure coherence between academic expectations, pastoral needs, and operational realities. Resolve issues that require senior judgement and cross-team coordination. 3. Student Life, Safeguarding & Pastoral Care Ensure a safe, positive and inclusive environment. Oversee behaviour systems, attendance, pastoral support, and student wellb