Principal, Prague British International School

PRINCIPAL, PRAGUE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

 

Prague British International School is the Czech Republic’s largest international school. Split over three campuses around the beautiful city of Prague, we have around 1,200 students and 280 staff. By 2027, a new purpose-built site in Řeporyje will replace the existing Vlastina campus, offering state-of-the-art facilities for children aged 2–11. We prioritise innovative education, enabling our students aged 2 to 18 to excel academically and personally. The school, which offers the National Curriculum for England, IGCSEs and the IB Diploma, enjoys excellent academic results, consistently surpassing global averages and securing offers from the world's top 30 universities. As a language-focused institution, we provide instruction in English and Czech, preparing students for a multicultural world.

 

Our inclusive and engaging extra-curricular programme supports a well-rounded education. We seek to inspire curiosity and innovative thinking in our students, ensuring they develop the skills needed to succeed. Our educational approach makes the most of Nord Anglia's global reach to deliver truly transformational learning experiences, enabled by world-class technology.

 

WHY LEAD WITH NORD ANGLIA?

 

At Nord Anglia, the Principal is central to each school’s success. We carefully match leaders to the unique character and needs of each school, ensuring you’re set up to thrive. You’ll have the autonomy to lead your school your way, while operating within a clear framework of expectations that drive excellence across student outcomes, financial performance, marketing, and stakeholder engagement.

This transparency of purpose is a strength: you’ll know exactly what success looks like and be supported to achieve it. You’ll be part of our global senior leadership team, collaborating with fellow Principals in your region and across our network to share best practice and elevate your school’s offer.

 

From day one, you’ll benefit from:

- Regional support teams and peer networks including an annual senior leadership conference.
- The Principal In Role Support (PIRS) programme, including knowledge and support alongside other new Principals. executive coaching and peer to peer mentoring.
- Extensive professional development via Nord Anglia University, including leadership programmes, global conferences, and tailored learning pathways.
- Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, health insurance, accommodation, and schooling for your children.
- The possibility of career progression across school, regional and global leadership roles.

 

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking a visionary and strategic leader with a strong track record in school leadership, ideally within a large complex international setting. You’ll bring deep experience with the UK and/or IB curriculum and post-16 education, and a passion for inspiring high-performing teams. You will understand how to balance educational excellence with commercial performance, and will be confident using data to drive improvement and meet clear KPIs across academics, finance, marketing, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, global environment, contributing to the wider success of Nord Anglia Education while leading your school with clarity, purpose, and ambition.

 

Start Date: January 2027

Application Deadline: 12th June 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 14th September 2026

 

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all races, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.