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1 Check the conditions You are here

Only tenured school heads of the Ministry of National Education can apply, according to the special conditions. The job type however mentions contract staff, which does not match these conditions.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category A+ (senior management)

Experience: Confirmed experience. Tenured school head with at least 3 years in the current post as of 1 September 2027.

The profile they look for:

  • Good knowledge of pupils facing social and school difficulties.
  • Able to lead and unite teams with a diverse pupil population.
  • Able to support partnerships in a local context.
  • Able to propose innovative projects, especially for vulnerable pupils.
  • Shows rigour, firmness, dialogue 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 3 (Closes in 2 days)

Apply by email to the rectorate’s Division of administrative, technical and management staff, before the deadline.

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:

  • Housing provided, F4 type, with REP+ allowance.
  • Post may become vacant from 16 August 2027.
  • Stability of 4 to 6 years wanted, with daily presence on site.
  • Management post; remote work not stated.

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