Head of International Department

About the role

International Knowledge School (IKS) in Misurata, Libya, seeks a dynamic Head of International Department for the 2026‑2027 academic year. This full‑time, on‑site leadership position will guide curriculum implementation, uphold academic quality, and support teaching staff across the school’s international programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, operational oversight and curriculum management for the International Department.
• Lead, mentor and evaluate international teaching staff through lesson observations and professional development initiatives.
• Audit academic progress data and implement targeted interventions to improve student attainment.
• Maintain transparent communication with school leadership, staff and external international educational bodies.

Required profile

• Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education or Academic Leadership.
• Proven leadership and departmental management experience in an international or British curriculum school.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and digital management competencies.

Required skills

What we offer

• Provided furnished accommodation and transportation.
• Flight tickets, full visa processing and support.
• 100 % tuition fee coverage at IKS for dependent children of staff/teaching couples.
• Structured workload with a maximum of 1,265 hours per year.
• Contract duration of 1‑3 years, renewable.