全职 Principal 工作, 薪水, Heath House International School Singapore 公司招聘中 - Ricebowl

JOB PURPOSE

The role holder is responsible for providing visionary and strategic leadership across both the academic and administrative functions of the campus, articulating and championing a compelling mission and vision, driving the effective implementation of school policies and frameworks, ensuring excellence in teaching and learning, and overseeing smooth daily operations to cultivate a safe, engaging, and high-performing educational environment across the Cambridge Primary Programme (CPP) and Cambridge Lower Secondary program (Grades 6–8)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership and set overall direction for the campus, ensuring smooth operations and a high-quality learning environment.
• Develop and implement annual academic priorities and school strategies in alignment with the organisation’s broader objectives.
• Define, communicate, and champion the campus’s mission and vision, establishing clear policies, processes, and frameworks to achieve academic and organisational goals.
• Ensure excellence in curriculum implementation and teaching practices within the Cambridge Primary Programme (CPP) and Cambridge Lower Secondary, monitoring performance and initiating timely interventions to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth among staff, promoting a high-performing and engaged team.
• Act as the key decision-maker for curriculum, pedagogy, and school-wide initiatives, balancing operational efficiency with educational quality.

Financial

• Collaborate with the COO / Country Director on campus forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Analyse historical data to identify trends and make informed projections for the current year, covering student enrolment, staffing, facilities, projects, and academic resources.
• Provide strategic recommendations for staffing and operational budgets to ensure that high-quality teaching and learning standards are maintained.
• Monitor budget utilisation and expenditure to optimise resource allocation while supporting the campus’s academic and operational objectives.

FUNCTIONAL

Strategic Leadership

• Define and communicate key goals, performance indicators, and measurable targets to guide and evaluate staff performance.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review strategic plans and processes to optimise the deployment of expertise, talent, and resources across the campus for Primary & Lower Secondary levels.
• Oversee succession planning for Head of Departments and Coordinators ensuring continuity and a strong leadership pipeline.

Academic Operations

• Oversee the implementation of the Cambridge Primary Programme (CPP) and Cambridge Lower Secondary Program (Grades 6–8) ensuring alignment with school standards and learning outcomes.
• Support teachers and Coordinators in lesson planning, curriculum delivery, and instructional best practices within CPP and Lower Secondary frameworks.
• Coordinate finalised CPP & CLSP curriculum plans with the Academic Head and Associate Director / Director – Academic Quality Assurance to secure necessary resources.
• Collaborate with academic leaders to analyse student achievements, assessment results, and feedback, identifying areas for improvement across Primary & grades 6-8.
• Provide coaching and support to teachers to enhance teaching effectiveness and instructional techniques within CPP & lower secondary.
• Evaluate the relevance and effectiveness of teaching programmes in fostering students’ cognitive, social, emotional, physical, aesthetic, moral, and leadership development across primary & lower secondary segment.

Non-Academic Operations

• Collaborate with the Admissions team to drive enrolment growth and strengthen the school’s reputation.
• Work with the Operations team to ensure smooth campus functioning, including facilities management, safety protocols, emergency procedures, IT systems, and general upkeep.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on payroll, training, professional development, and recruitment initiatives.
• Coordinate with Finance on budgeting, fee collection, and resource allocation to support academic and operational priorities.

Safeguarding

• Ensures a safe classroom environment, free from hazards, and is aware of emergency protocols
• Recognises signs of distress, abuse, or other issues that might affect a child’s emotional and physical well-being
• Adheres to mandatory reporting laws and promptly escalates safeguarding concerns.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of child protection policies and safeguards sensitive student information.

Sustainability

• Promotes environmentally friendly initiatives (e.g., paperless school) and ensures teaching materials are socially and culturally appropriate, leveraging digital platforms where possible.
• Minimizes teacher prep demands while adhering to workload policies and ensuring efficient timetabling.

Interaction

• Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with local regulators, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements.
• Addresses complex parent inquiries with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Maintain regular engagement with regulatory authorities and ensure that the campus adheres to all statutory, accreditation, and compliance requirements.
• Meet with parents regularly and address complex parent enquiries, complaints, and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain effective relationships with parent groups or committees to encourage open communication and strengthen the school community.
• Provide timely updates to senior leadership on significant matters that may impact the school’s reputation, student enrolment, staff retention, or regulatory compliance.

People Focus

• Collaborate with Human Resources to enhance campus capabilities, addressing future needs through talent development and strategic recruitment.
• Oversees the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training of staff within the function.
• Develops and leads high-performing teams by providing clear guidance, leadership, training, and opportunities for career growth.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field; a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, or School Management is highly desirable.
• Teaching certification or licensure recognized in the school’s country of operation.
• In-depth knowledge of the Cambridge Primary Programme (CPP) , CLSP (6-8) and international curriculum standards.
• Strong understanding of pedagogy, assessment practices, and educational leadership frameworks.
• Proficiency in educational technology and data-driven instructional practices.

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of teaching experience, including substantial experience in leadership or management roles (e.g., Head of Department, Deputy Principal, Academic Coordinator).
• Proven track record of leading a primary school - Cambridge Primary Programme, and/or Cambridge Lower Secondary programme, with measurable improvements in student learning outcomes.
• Experience in strategic planning, staff development, and curriculum implementation.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management, including parents, regulators, and education authorities.
• Experience managing budget, resources, and operational aspects of a school is an advantage.

Working Days

• 5.5 days a week
• Onsite