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The Primary School Principal is responsible for the overall management, academic leadership, and day-to-day operations of the Primary School (Nursery to Grade 5). Reporting directly to the Head of School, and acting as the Head’s representative in all matters specifically related to the Primary School, the Principal ensures that the Primary School provides a well-rounded, student-centered educational experience aligned with the school’s mission and the IB Primary Years Programme. In support of ISP’s vision of Educating for Complexity, the Principal fosters a culture of inquiry, academic excellence, student wellbeing, and staff development while building a positive, collaborative community. The Primary School Principal will teach at least 4 periods a week.

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About the school

The International School of Paris (ISP) provides a dynamic educational experience for students in Nursery through grade 12. Through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP), ISP students acquire a holistic education that emphasizes global learning, linguistic and cultural diversity, and a stimulating inquiry-based pedagogy.

Established in 1964, ISP is an independent, coeducational, not-for-profit, Nursery – Grade 12 day school located in Paris’ 16th Arrondissement, a residential neighborhood known for its many embassies and prestigious educational institutions.
The School currently serves 700 students from more than 70 nationalities with no one nationality representing more than 20% of the school community.

ISP is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and is authorized by the IB Organization to offer all three IB curricular programmes.

How to Apply

Please email your application by November 30, 2026 to jobs@isparis.net, including your letter of application, CV and educational philosophy statement.

Please provide contact details for at least three professional referees, including your current Head of School and other senior colleagues who can comment on your leadership or management experience. Referees will be asked about your suitability to work with children.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be set up on an ongoing basis for candidates who are deemed a strong fit.

Please note that ISP reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the application deadline, should an appointment be made before the closing date.

In accordance with our Child Protection Policy, they will also be asked to provide official criminal background checks from all countries in which they have lived in for the last 10 years.

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