Head of School

Head of School – Enko Maputo

Location: Maputo, Mozambique

Type: Full-time

Reporting to: Director Schools' Performance

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Enko Maputo is a vibrant, multicultural school in Mozambique 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 and community spirit.

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.

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 report to 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.).

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The Ideal Profile

We are looking for a passionate educational leader who combines academic rigor with a collaborative mindset.

• 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) or Cambridge (CAIE) schools.

• Deep understanding of international curricula and Mozambican/regional educational landscapes.

• 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.

• Skills & Competencies:

• Strong collaborative capability to partner effectively with functional experts (HR, Finance, Marketing) and central teams.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English and Portuguese

• Data-informed approach to measuring and enhancing learning outcomes.

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What We Offer & Relocation

Joining Enko Education means becoming part of a high-impact, visionary network that is actively shaping the future of education across the African continent. We offer a dynamic, purpose-driven professional environment where educational leaders enjoy strong autonomy, high-level professional development, and the unique opportunity to transform young lives. At Enko Education, you will benefit from a supportive culture of peer-to-peer collaboration, centralized technical expertise, and career progression opportunities within our growing network of schools across Africa.

For relocating candidates, we provide comprehensive support to ensure a smooth transition to Maputo. Our competitive package includes salary, housing allowance or accommodation support, transportation assistance, an annual return flight home, full tuition remission for dependent children attending Enko Maputo, comprehensive medical aid.

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Equal Opportunities & Safer Recruitment

Enko Education is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusivity, diversity, and valuing difference. Enko Education schools are committed to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people, and we expect all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment. Our safer recruitment practices aim to ensure that only individuals committed to child safeguarding join our schools. You can read our Safer Recruitment Statement here.

• Successful candidates must provide a police clearance (or equivalent) from every country where they have lived in the past 10 years before signing an employment contract.

• Reference checks with previous employers will also be conducted for each successful candidate.

About Enko Education

International education with Africa at heart and the world in mind.

Enko Education is a fast-growing network of 15 international schools in 10 African countries, offering international education with Africa at heart and the world in mind. Our mission is to make high-quality international education accessible to more African learners and to guide them towards the world’s best universities through innovative programmes leading to globally recognised qualifications.

Since 2014, Enko Education has helped thousands of students secure admission to top universities such as Yale College, Sciences Po, École Polytechnique, and the University of Toronto. Backed by leading development finance institutions and funds including Proparco, I&P, Adiwale, BIO Invest, Oiko Credit and Liquid Africa, we are on track to reach 20,000 students by 2028.

Learn more on our website.

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Égalité des chances & Recrutement sécurisé

Enko Education est un employeur qui respecte l’égalité des chances, attaché à l’inclusion, à la diversité et à la valorisation des différences. Les écoles Enko Education s’engagent à protéger les enfants et à promouvoir le bien-être des élèves et des jeunes, et attendent de l’ensemble du personnel, des bénévoles et des tiers qu’ils partagent cet engagement. Nos pratiques de recrutement sécurisé visent à garantir que seules les personnes partageant notre engagement rejoignent nos écoles. Vous pouvez consulter notre Déclaration sur le recrutement sécurisé ici.

• Les candidats retenus doivent fournir un extrait de casier judiciaire (ou équivalent) pour tous les pays dans lesquels ils ont vécu au cours des 10 dernières années avant de signer un contrat.

• Des vérifications de références seront effectuées auprès des employeurs précédents pour tout candidats retenu pour un rôle.

À propos d’Enko Education

Une éducation internationale avec l’Afrique au cœur et le monde en perspective.

Enko Education est un réseau en pleine croissance de 15 écoles internationales dans 10 pays d’Afrique, offrant une éducation internationale de qualité à un coût accessible. Notre mission est de faciliter l’accès des apprenants africains aux meilleures universités du monde grâce à des programmes innovants menant à des diplômes mondialement reconnus.

Depuis 2014, nous avons accompagné des milliers d’élèves vers des universités de premier plan telles que Yale College, Sciences Po, l’École Polytechnique ou encore l’Université de Toronto. Avec le soutien d’institutions financières de développement et de fonds tels que Proparco, I&P, Adiwale, BIO Invest, Oiko Credit et Liquid Africa, nous visons à scolariser 20 000 élèves d’ici 2028.

Pour en savoir plus, visitez notre site internet.