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Start date: July 2027
Application deadline: November 27, 2026
Location: Curitiba, PR, Brazil
About this role
ISC is seeking an experienced, inspiring, and student-centered educational leader to serve as our next High
School Principal.
The High School Principal provides strategic, instructional, and operational leadership for the High School
division, ensuring a rigorous, inclusive, and future-focused learning environment where students and educators
thrive.
This role requires a leader who combines educational vision with strong execution, who builds trust through
relationships while maintaining high expectations, and who is committed to developing people, strengthening
collaboration, and driving continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will be an active and collaborative member of the School-Wide Leadership Team
(SWLT), contributing to ISC's strategic direction and institutional priorities while ensuring the High School's
programs and practices align with the school's Mission, Vision, and Modern Learning principles.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. Educational Leadership & Student Learning
2. Student Wellbeing, Belonging & Safeguarding
3. People Leadership & Faculty Development
4. Strategic Leadership & Schoolwide Collaboration
5. Community Engagement & Communication
6. Operational & Administrative Leadership
Requirements
A Master's degree in Educational Leadership or a related field, or a recognized Principal/School Leadership Certification.
A minimum of five years of teaching experience, including experience at the High School level.
A minimum of three years of school leadership or administrative experience at the High School level.
Previous leadership experience in an international school or multicultural educational environment.
Knowledge of and experience with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Demonstrated instructional leadership and experience improving teaching and learning outcomes.
Proven ability to lead, coach, evaluate, and develop diverse professional teams.
Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated commitment to student wellbeing, safeguarding, inclusion, and whole-child education.
Ability to lead change, make sound decisions, and foster a positive and accountable school culture.
Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
Preferences
Knowledge of the IB Middle Years Programme is beneficial.
Experience in strategic planning, school improvement, and accreditation processes.
Experience using data and evidence to inform instructional and organizational decisions.
Familiarity with innovative instructional approaches and the responsible integration of educational technology.
Willingness to learn conversational Portuguese and engage with the Brazilian cultural context.
Experience & credentials
Minimum experience: 3 years
IB Certification
Compensation & benefits
Compensation
ISC offers a competitive, internationally benchmarked compensation package commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, leadership experience, and professional background.
The annual base salary is established in US dollars (USD) and paid monthly in Brazilian reais (BRL), in accordance with Brazilian payroll requirements. A Cost of Living Adjustment (CoLA) mechanism is included to help address cost of living differences and exchange-rate fluctuations, subject to the school's compensation policies. A performance bonus is paid annually, according to the school´s guidelines.
Specific compensation details will be discussed with shortlisted candidates during the recruitment process.
Benefits
ISC offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being, financial security, and successful relocation of international leaders and their families.
Benefits include:
Housing Allowance: Monthly allowance to support accommodation in Curitiba.
Health Insurance: International private healthcare coverage.
Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance coverage.
Tuition Benefits: Tuition support for eligible dependent children attending ISC (up to 2 children).
Home Leave Allowance: Annual travel allowance for expatriate employees and eligible dependents.
Moving Allowance: Financial support for international relocation, available to eligible leadership hires.
Caju Benefits Card: Flexible benefits card with a monthly credit of approximately BRL 1,100.
On-Campus Meals: Meals available through the school's on-campus restaurant.
My ISC Support: Employee assistance and well-being program providing confidential professional support.
Wellhub: Access to a wellness platform offering fitness and well-being services.
FGTS: Employer-funded contributions to Brazil's severance guarantee fund.
Immigration Support: Assistance with work authorization, visa procedures, and relocation documentation.
Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous professional learning and leadership development.
Specific benefits, allowances, and eligibility conditions are subject to ISC policies and will be confirmed during the recruitment and offer process.
Visa and work authorization
ISC welcomes applications from qualified international candidates and provides support for the Brazilian immigration and work authorization process.
For selected international hires, the school coordinates the necessary immigration procedures and provides guidance throughout the visa application and relocation process, including support for eligible accompanying family members.
Employment is contingent upon obtaining the appropriate legal authorization to work in Brazil, successfully completing required background and safeguarding checks, and providing all necessary documentation in accordance with Brazilian immigration requirements.
Candidates are not required to hold an existing Brazilian work visa at the time of application.