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1 Check the conditions You are here

Permanent school leadership staff (titulaires) of the national education ministry, according to the conditions. The job summary also says « titulaires and contractuels », which contradicts this.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category A+ (senior management)

The profile they look for:

  • Thorough knowledge of the priority education framework.
  • Teaching expertise in school difficulty.
  • Ability to work in a team and build partnerships.
  • Solid grounding in the values of the French Republic.
  • Balance between high standards and kindness.
2 Résumé and cover letter

A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.

3 Apply

Deadline: November 13 (Closes in 14 days)

Apply by email to the employer, as stated on the official offer. The application form is available through the link given in the offer.

See the official offer and apply ↗
4 Interview and answer

If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.

Good to know:

  • Job may become vacant from 1 September 2027.
  • Retention bonus possible after 5 years of stability in the department.
  • Desired stability of 4 to 6 years.
  • It is unclear whether contract staff can apply: the summary and the conditions do not say the same thing.

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