Job Description – Principal | IGCSE School
Interested candidates with relevant experience can reach me at 6262888899(Priya).
Preferred Experience
Experience in a K-12 Cambridge school with responsibility for academic leadership, faculty development, parent engagement and overall school administration will be highly valued.
Remuneration
Competitive remuneration, commensurate with experience and suitability for the role.
Role Overview
We are looking for an accomplished and dynamic Principal to lead an IGCSE school and provide strategic direction across academics, student development, faculty performance, school operations, and community engagement.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in the Cambridge/IGCSE curriculum, a learner-centric approach to education, and the ability to build a high-performing academic culture while maintaining strong operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Academic Leadership
- Provide strategic and academic leadership for the school.
- Drive effective implementation of the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum and ensure high academic standards.
- Develop and review academic plans, policies, curriculum delivery and assessment practices.
- Monitor student learning outcomes and implement improvement strategies.
- Promote inquiry, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and independent learning.
- Ensure alignment with Cambridge requirements and school academic objectives.
2. Faculty Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor and motivate teachers and academic leaders.
- Establish clear performance expectations and accountability mechanisms.
- Identify professional development needs and facilitate relevant teacher training.
- Build a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and innovation.
- Conduct regular reviews of teaching quality and classroom practices.
3. Student Development & Well-being
- Ensure a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Promote students' academic, social-emotional, physical and leadership development.
- Strengthen systems for student discipline, safeguarding and pastoral care.
- Encourage participation in sports, arts, community service and other co-curricular activities.
4. School Operations & Administration
- Oversee the effective day-to-day functioning of the school.
- Work closely with the administrative and support teams to ensure operational excellence.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and school requirements.
- Oversee school policies, procedures, safety, security and safeguarding systems.
- Manage resources effectively and support infrastructure and facility development.
5. Parent & Community Engagement
- Build strong and positive relationships with parents and the wider school community.
- Address parent concerns professionally and ensure effective communication.
- Represent the school at external forums, events and educational platforms.
- Build the school's reputation and strengthen its position within the community.
6. Strategic Growth
- Work closely with the management to develop and execute the school's strategic vision.
- Support student admissions, retention and school growth initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the school's academic offering and student experience.
- Promote the school's vision, values and unique educational proposition.
Candidate Profile
- Master's degree in Education or a relevant discipline; B.Ed. is preferred/required as applicable.
- 10–15+ years of experience in school education, with significant experience in leadership roles.
- Prior experience as a Principal / Vice Principal / Head of School / Academic Head in an IGCSE/Cambridge or international school.
- Strong understanding of Cambridge IGCSE curriculum, assessment and academic processes.
Regards
Priya
Pay: ₹150,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
