Head of School | Remote

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.

Requirements

👥 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.

Benefits

⏳ 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.