About this job
The appointment of the new Deputy Director in July 2027 marks an important milestone in ASW’s journey.
Reporting to the School Director, the Deputy Director will serve as her executive partner. For this position,
we are looking for an adaptive and inspiring leader who brings a systems-minded approach, a strong
educational vision and human-centered leadership; someone ready to form a partnership built on trust,
honest dialogue, and a common commitment to the school. Deputy Director empowers the Principals and
Director of Student Support and their teams with operational and instructional authority to lead. Within this
shared direction, the Deputy Director ensures Principals and the Director of Student Support drive
decisions, curriculum development, scheduling, programming, growth and development, and appraisal.
Principals maintain holistic ownership of every student in their division while the Director of Student
Support designs, coordinates, and oversees the frameworks and structures for all student support
programming.
About the school
Established in 1953, the American School of Warsaw (ASW) is one of Central Europe’s premier
international schools, distinguished by its strong American educational foundation, global outlook, diverse
community, and commitment to excellence. ASW is an independent, non-profit, coeducational day school
assisted by the U.S. Department of State Office of Overseas Schools. ASW serves 1,000 students from
Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and represents over 50 nationalities. ASW’s educational program
aligns with American standards while incorporating an international perspective, offering the full
International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum (PYP, MYP, and DP), as well as the DP Diploma and the
American Diploma.
ASW’s academic program combines both a university-preparatory framework and an emphasis on inquiry,
conceptual understanding, and holistic development. Teaching and learning are concept-driven and
standards-aligned, equipping students to apply their learning independently in new and authentic contexts.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their confidential materials as one full PDF
document. Please include:
- A cover letter expressing specific interest in the Deputy Director position, outlining their alignment and enthusiasm with the key priorities and strategic focus areas outlined in this
document. - A current CV/resume.
- A statement of educational leadership philosophy and practice.
- A list of current and past references with contact details (references will not be contacted without prior candidate permission).
Application Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvJXXvkAnGIgBGeqqMfKimUtFKJKS2dXjfQHazHrwT3YBjXw/viewform - Application Deadline: November 18, 2026
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