Job description
Head of School | Remote (GMT ±3 hours)
Lead the Future of Online Primary Education
Are you an innovative, ambitious, and forward-thinking leader with a passion for reimagining education? Do you thrive in dynamic, high-growth environments? If you’re looking for an opportunity to shape the future of global education and lead a pioneering, fully digital school, this is the role for you.
🚀 About bina
bina is a fast-growing, digitally native international school delivering high-quality education to children aged 4 to 12. With a flexible, home-based approach, bina provides internationally accredited, expert-led education to families across more than 35 countries. Having grown 4.5x year-over-year and reached $1M ARR, we are now scaling rapidly and expect to expand tenfold over the next two years. Our mission is to create a groundbreaking multiplayer learning environment where children and educators collaborate and grow in real-time across the globe.
🌟 The Opportunity
Equal Education Partners have been retained by bina to appoint a dynamic and experienced Head of School to lead all aspects of education, operations, and pedagogy. You will shape the future of online learning, oversee a diverse and talented team of educators, and ensure outstanding student outcomes. If you are passionate about leading a global, innovative, and student-centered school, we want to hear from you.
🎓 Key Responsibilities
Shape and Drive Educational Excellence
- Lead the pedagogical and methodological vision of bina, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
- Develop, implement, and champion bina’s unique approach to primary education, emphasizing play-based and project-based learning.
- Observe, enrich, and refine teaching practices to create engaging and effective learning experiences.
- Oversee accreditation processes, ensuring bina maintains and achieves recognized international standards.
Inspire and Lead the Educator Team
- Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of 60+ educators across multiple time zones, growing to 150+ within two years.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture that empowers teachers and enhances student experiences.
- Ensure all educators have professional development goals and access to top-tier training opportunities.
- Promote educator satisfaction and retention, aiming for a 90%+ retention rate.
Drive Operational Excellence
- Oversee all aspects of school operations, ensuring seamless, efficient, and effective educational delivery.
- Develop and execute strategic plans to drive enrollment, student engagement, and family trust.
- Implement a quality assurance system, including classroom observations, peer evaluations, and student assessments.
- Lead financial planning and resource allocation to optimize impact and sustainability.
Build Strong Relationships with Families and Stakeholders
- Create a warm, engaging, and supportive school community for students, parents, and educators.
- Proactively address concerns, maintain high family satisfaction (65+ NPS target), and foster long-term relationships.
- Partner with educational organizations and NGOs to enhance bina’s impact and outreach.
Advance bina’s Vision
- Collaborate with R&D teams to design and test new educational models.
- Play a key role in expanding bina’s influence globally through thought leadership, strategic partnerships, and innovative learning solutions.
- Work towards developing a 24-hour global school, providing continuous, high-quality education across multiple time zones.
👥 Who We’re Looking For
This role is NOT for those who prefer traditional, rigid school structures. We are seeking an exceptional leader who:
- Has extensive experience leading educators in international primary schools.
- Is a native English speaker with outstanding communication skills.
- Has a strong pedagogical philosophy and is passionate about modern, research-based educational approaches.
- Is bold, confident, and direct—someone who “speaks more truth, faster.”
- Has curriculum development expertise and experience with research and development in education.
- Has successfully managed teams of 50+ educators across diverse cultural contexts.
- Is well-traveled and globally minded, ideally having lived in multiple locations.
- Is technically literate, adaptable, and innovative—someone who thrives in a digital-first environment.
- Is eager to take on the challenge of scaling a school tenfold in the next two years.
📚 Preferred but Not Required
- Experience with IB/Cambridge accreditation and international curriculum design.
- A doctorate or advanced degree in education or a related field.
- Previous experience leading a fully remote or hybrid educational institution.
⏳ Location & Work Setup
- Fully remote role, ideally based within GMT ±3 hours.
- Flexible working environment with a high level of autonomy.
- Attractive compensation package tailored to experience and impact, including a competitive salary and equity options.
