Principal – St George’s British International School Rome

A rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced School leader to become Principal of one of the most iconic British international schools in the world.

A proudly inclusive stand-alone British international school in one of the world’s most iconic cities, St George’s is a unique and thriving community with over 1000 day pupils from 104 countries.

The School has two campuses: La Storta, north-west of the city with pupils from Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 13, and the smaller City Centre Junior School site (overlooking the Vatican) with pupils up to Year 6. According to Spears School’s Index 2025, St George’s is a Top 100 World School.

Originally named The English School, St George’s was founded in 1958 and is an independent, not-for-profit HMC International day school owned by an association made up of parents of the School. In 1961, the School became known as St George’s English School, and seven years later it relocated to its current La Storta site, north west of the city. Now known as St George’s British International School, a second campus was opened in 2002, and in 2017 it relocated to a new purpose-fitted campus close to the Vatican in the central Aurelio neighbourhood. As well as being a member of HMC, the School is a founding member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS).

The Principal will be a proven and inspiring school leader: internationally-minded, resilient, adaptable and familiar with UK curriculum and the IB Diploma. They will be warm and engaging communicator who understands and responds sensitively to the needs and aspirations of all stakeholders in a highly inclusive, multi-site environment. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning, financially and commercially astute, and an inspiring example of the St George’s values of Internationalism, Inclusivity and Excellence.

The Position is available from August 2026.

This recruitment process is being managed by RSAcademics Ltd on behalf of St George’s. Unless stated otherwise, all communication about the appointments will be via RSAcademics.

Two members of the RSAcademics team are primarily engaged in this process:

Chris Edwards, Senior Advisor for International Appointments: chrisedwards@rsacademics.com

Jean Sullivan, Head of International Search: jeansullivan@rsacademics.com

Interested candidates are invited to contact Jean Sullivan by email (enclosing a copy of their  CV/Resume) for an initial confidential conversation.

The deadline for applications is Monday 24 November 2025 at 10:00 (UK) / 11:00 (Italy).

To apply, candidates should complete an application form electronically and submit it to RSAcademics, together with a letter of application and CV/résumé. Please click the Apply Now link on the right side of this page. You will be taken to an online portal where you will be able to download the application materials. Please follow the instructions provided to complete your application. Guidance on the letter of application can be found in the candidate information. Please make sure your letter is tailored to this role; an application letter that is largely generic is discouraged and may lead to your application not being considered.

Please follow the instructions provided to complete and submit your application. You should submit:

• A completed application form.
• A copy of your curriculum vitae/résumé.
• A covering letter, preferably of no more than two pages, addressed to Flaminia Muratori, Chair of Governors. The letter should explain your reasons for applying, the attractions of this role and of the school and the relevance of your experience and personal educational philosophy.

Should you have any queries relating to uploading your application documents, please contact Alison Hooper, Project Coordinator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Alison can also be reached by calling +44 (0) 204 6269 791.

St George’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An appointment to St George’s is conditional on criminal records clearance and the successful candidate will be required to supply the necessary information and documentary evidence. References will be obtained on all candidates called for final interview and applicants should be aware that questions relating to the candidates’ suitability to work in a post involving children will be asked throughout the recruitment process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information.

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.