What if you could shape how students learn across an entire international network of schools?IES is looking for a Chief Academic Officer.You would report directly to the President of SEK and lead academic strategy across a diverse network of IB and non-IB schools.This is not a role for someone who wants to run one school. It’s for someone who can answer a hard question: how do you keep academic excellence consistent across different curricula, countries and regulations, without flattening what makes each school unique?What you’ll leadOne academic strategy and shared quality standards for every school in the networkOversight of IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) and national curricula, with clear equivalencies so students get a consistent experienceGroup-wide frameworks for teaching quality: observation,



coaching and evaluationA unified quality assurance system and a performance framework that makes results comparable across schoolsMentoring school leaders and academic teamsWhat we’re looking forA Master’s degree in Education or a related field. Formal IB certification or extensive IB training is strongly preferred10+ years in international education experience, including senior leadership (Regional Academic Director or equivalent)Proven leadership in IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP)A track record of improving student outcomesExperience across multiple schools or within an international education group is highly desirableData literacy, plus comfort with digital teaching tools and education management platformsA culturally agile leader who is credible with educators and happy to work across time zonesRemote, with frequent international travel#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Chief Academic Officer - Remote (Barcelona)
🏢 Institución Internacional SEK
📍 Barcelona