Vice Principal
Job Summary
The Vice Principal / Principal will provide strategic leadership for whole-school operations and academic excellence at an international school. Responsibilities include overseeing the Cambridge Curriculum, driving teaching and learning quality, and leading student recruitment and admissions. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and manage staff recruitment, mentoring, and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for whole-school operations and academics
- Oversee Cambridge Curriculum design and delivery
- Lead student recruitment and admissions pipeline
- Ensure full compliance with EduTrust and regulatory requirements
- Recruit, mentor, and appraise staff
Required Skills
- Leadership experience in international or Cambridge-curriculum setting
- Strong knowledge of Cambridge Curriculum and EduTrust frameworks
- Proven ability in admissions management and data usage
- Excellent stakeholder communication and conflict-resolution skills
- Proficiency in English
Job Details
Industry/ Organization Type: Education & Training
Position Title: Vice Principal / Principal (International School)
Working Location: Thomson Road
Working Hours: 5.25 days (Monday-Friday, 9.30am - 6.30pm; Alt Saturday, 9.30am – 1pm)
Salary Package: Basic Salary + Transport Allowance + VB
Duration: Permanent
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership for whole‑school operations and academic excellence.
- Oversee Cambridge Curriculum design, delivery, and continuous improvement aligned with international standards.
- Drive teaching and learning quality through observations, data reviews, and targeted interventions.
- Lead student recruitment and admissions pipeline; set targets and monitor conversion while maintaining quality.
- Ensure full compliance with EduTrust and all regulatory requirements; maintain audit‑ready documentation.
- Recruit, mentor, and appraise staff; implement professional development and succession planning.
- Manage parent and stakeholder engagement; resolve escalations with timely, clear, and empathetic communication.
- Own academic scheduling, timetabling, examinations, and assessment policies to optimize outcomes.
- Steward budgets and resources for academics and operations; ensure safe, efficient, and inclusive learning environments.
- Represent the school at internal and external events; build partnerships and enhance the school’s reputation.
Requirements:
- Demonstrated leadership of whole‑school academics and operations in an international or Cambridge‑curriculum setting, or equivalent experience.
- Strong knowledge of the Cambridge Curriculum and hands‑on experience with quality/compliance frameworks (e.g., EduTrust or equivalent).
- Proven ability to manage admissions/enrolment using data while maintaining quality.
- Track record in staff leadership/coaching/performance management.
- Excellent stakeholder communication and conflict‑resolution skills.
- Proficiency in English to communicate with students, staff, parents, and to prepare curriculum/regulatory documents
- High standards of ethics, child safeguarding, and regulatory compliance; role may require background checks consistent with student‑safety obligations.
- Ability to manage budgets, allocate resources effectively, and use school information systems/data tools.