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1 Check the conditions You are here

Open to permanent head teachers (personnels de direction titulaires) of the national education ministry, with at least three years in their current post on 1 September 2027. The offer also mentions contract staff, but the special conditions only name permanent staff.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category A+ (senior management)

Experience: Confirmed experience wanted, with priority education experience preferred.

The profile they look for:

  • Good knowledge of pupils facing social and school difficulties.
  • Able to lead and bring together teams.
  • Able to support partnership work in the local area.
  • Able to propose innovative projects.
  • Shows rigour, firmness and dialogue.
  • Shows kindness towards families and pupils.
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 3 (Closes in 2 days)

Send your full application by email to the rectorate's administrative, technical and management staff division before the deadline. The offer is on the Choisir le Service Public website.

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:

  • Provided housing, type F4 flat.
  • REP+ allowance included.
  • A stable stay of 4 to 6 years is wanted, with daily presence on site.
  • The post may be vacant from 16/08/2027.

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