Position Overview We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to join our executive team as Chief Academic Officer. This is a rare opportunity to shape the academic vision of a diverse international network and drive transformative education on a general scale. The candidate will be responsible for defining and executing the academic strategy across a diverse international network of IES schools. The candidate will drive excellence across teaching, research, and academic innovation, positioning to all our schools as an internationally educational group aligned with the highest global standards. Key Responsibilities Academic Strategy Define and implement a unified academic strategy aligned with IES's mission and vision. Establish core academic principles applicable across all IES schools and curricula. Ensure a strategic balance between global standards and local regulations and curricular requirements. Academic Model & Programs Oversight (IB and Non-IB) Provide oversight of IB programs (PYP, MYP, DP) and national curricula. Align all programs with the group's educational philosophy,



learning outcomes, and quality standards. Define equivalencies between curricula to provide a consistent student experience across the network. IB Programs Leadership Lead the strategic development, authorization, and evaluation of IB programs. Ensure full compliance with IB standards and practices in all IES IB schools. Promote inquiry-based learning, international-mindedness, and the IB Learner Profile across the network. Support school leaders in strengthening IB implementation and outcomes. Mentor and develop school leaders and academic teams to build capacity across the network. Teaching & Learning Excellence Across Models Define standards for teaching quality applicable to all IES schools. Promote high-impact pedagogical practices adaptable to different curricula. Ensure consistency in instructional quality through group-wide frameworks for observation, coaching, and evaluation. F

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