Principal – Cambridge International School
We are seeking an accomplished, visionary, and entrepreneurial Founding Principal to lead the establishment and launch of a new Cambridge International School. This pivotal leadership role requires an experienced school leader with a proven track record in setting up new schools, academic excellence, operational readiness, admissions growth, and brand building.
The Founding Principal will be responsible for shaping the school’s vision, culture, and academic framework from inception through stabilization. The role spans pre-launch planning, regulatory and affiliation compliance, team recruitment, admissions strategy, and brand positioning, and will transition into full-scale academic and administrative leadership once the school is operational.
Key Responsibilities
School Establishment & Pre-Launch Leadership
- Lead the end-to-end setup of the Cambridge International School, from concept to commencement of operations.
- Coordinate closely with internal teams and external partners for infrastructure readiness, timelines, and quality benchmarks.
- Ensure compliance with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) requirements, local education authorities, and statutory norms.
- Oversee preparation and submission of all regulatory and affiliation documentation.
- Admissions Strategy & Enrollment Growth
- Design and drive the admissions strategy for the launch year and subsequent academic sessions.
- Work closely with admissions and outreach teams to achieve enrollment targets.
- Conduct parent orientations, school tours, open houses, and admission counselling sessions.
- Ensure a transparent, parent-friendly admissions process aligned with the school’s values and brand promise.
Academic Leadership & Curriculum Implementation
- Establish the academic vision, learner profile, and pedagogical philosophy aligned with Cambridge curriculum frameworks.
- Coordinate with the partner brand or academic consultants for effective curriculum adoption and quality assurance.
- Develop academic policies, assessment frameworks, timetables, teacher handbooks, and performance benchmarks.
- Promote innovative, inquiry-based, and globally aligned teaching-learning practices.
Parent & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong partnerships with parents through regular communication, meetings, and feedback.
- Represent the school in interactions with education authorities, and external stakeholders.
- Strengthen community outreach and the school’s reputation.
Recruitment & Team Building
- Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and development of teaching and non-teaching staff.
- Build a high-performing leadership team and foster a collaborative, student-centric school culture.
- Implement systems for teacher training, appraisal, mentoring, and continuous professional development.
- Branding, Outreach & Community Engagement
- · Provide strategic input into school branding, positioning, and market differentiation.
- · Collaborate with marketing teams on campaigns, digital presence, school collaterals, and launch events.
- Act as the face of the school for community engagement, media interactions, and stakeholder relations.
- Build strong relationships with parents, local communities, education forums, and partner institutions.
Operations & Governance
- Establish systems for school operations, ERP/MIS usage, budgeting, procurement, and compliance.
- Ensure effective use of infrastructure and resources to support academic and co-curricular programs.
- Maintain high standards of discipline, child safety, ethics, and institutional governance.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree with B.Ed. (mandatory).
- Additional qualifications or certifications in Educational Leadership, School Administration, or International Education preferred.
Experience
- 10–15 years of experience in school education, including:
- Minimum 5 years as Principal.
- Prior experience in setting up a new school is preferred.
- Strong familiarity with Cambridge curriculum (IGCSE/Lower Secondary/Primary).
- Exposure to IB, CBSE, or other international frameworks will be an added advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Visionary, entrepreneurial leadership with a strong builder’s mindset.
- Proven ability to lead school startups, scale enrollments, and establish systems from scratch.
- Strong understanding of admissions planning, school branding, and parent engagement.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in ERP/MIS systems, academic planning, budgeting, and compliance.
- Decisive, ethical, and empathetic leader with a strong commitment to student wellbeing and excellence.
Pay: ₹1,800,000.00 - ₹2,500,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
