Primary School Principal

The-British-School; Dalaguete; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Part time

Job summary

The British School in Cebu seeks a seasoned senior leader to head the Primary School, guiding academic achievement and strategic development in line with the school's mission. The role requires collaboration with the Director, Senior Leadership Team, and Board to define and implement the Primary School’s strategy.

Applicants should have substantial leadership experience in international schools, knowledge of the English National Curriculum adapted for international contexts, and a proven ability

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in an international school.
• Experience with the English national curriculum adapted internationally.
• Strong communication and change-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Primary School to achieve outstanding inspections.
• Define and implement the school's strategy with the Director, SLT and Board.
• Develop capacity of the PLT and lead staff across the primary section.
• Ensure policies are implemented and financial targets are met.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

People management

Education

Honours degree

Master’s degree

Job description

10 - 15 Years

Fixed Term

Job Description

• Develop, effectively communicate and implement in synchronisation with the school’s vision &mission avision of academic success for the Primary school and EYFS.
• To work with the Director and Senior Leadership team and the Boardof Governors, to define and implement Primary school’s strategy.
• Work with the PrimaryLeadership Team(PLT) to build capacity and strong teams; line manage membersof the PLT and other leaders.
• Implement schoolpolicies as applicable to the Primary School and other areas ofresponsibility.
• Drive academicstandards and focus on developing excellence in teaching and learning acrossthe Primary school.
• Work with relevantteams to promote and represent the school nationally & internationally.
• Contributesubstantively to the Senior Leadership Team, and the development of theschool’s strategic planning and thinking.
• Promote innovation inlearning in primary education, including the use and development ofappropriate technologies for learning.
• Lead the primary school effectively and efficiently and achieveexcellent/ outstanding status in all inspections by affiliating bodies.
• Whole school responsibilities in certain curriculum and supportarea as assigned by Director.
• To lead, manage and motivate all staff in area of responsibilitiesto achieve their best.
• To ensure that the primary school meets its financial targets.

Experience

• 10 years+ teachingexperience.
• A well-qualified andexperienced senior leader with experience in high quality internationalschool(s).
• Experience of working withthe National Curriculum of England and Wales, adapted to an internationalcontext.
• Experience of the NationalStrategy for Primary Education in England.
• 5 years+ of leadershipexperience with 3 years+ as a member of a senior leadership team.

Qualification/skills

• Qualified teacher. Honoursdegree essential. Master’s degree desirable.

PersonalAttributes

• Active listener,collaborative, team player
• Innovator and doer,ability to lead & inspire his/herteam
• Open-minded leader,who is engaged and industrious.
• Demonstrates leadership andtakes initiative for the development of the school by contributing toinnovation and the leadership of change.
• Acts as a role model toreinforce the culture, values and ethos of the school.
• Creates an environment ofmutual trust, respect and collaborative learning where students and staff canmaximise their potential.
• Develops a culture ofcoaching and mentoring to optimise performance.
• Communicates openly andencourages transparent and continuous flow of information, ideas, opinionsand feedback.
• Contributes to efficient andeffective use of budget, human resources and time across the school.
• Utilises understanding offinancials, budgets, revenues and expenditures for prudent financialmanagement.
• Demonstrates culturalsensitivity by understanding the needs of the diverse school community.
• Initiates and/or manages thechange process and energises it in an ongoing basis to achieve school’sstrategic goals.
• Works cooperatively andcollaboratively with colleagues towards solutions that benefit all inachieving School’s strategic goals.
• Utilises a range ofstrategies to resolve conflict keeping the best interests of the school inmind.
• Is committed to growththrough learning and development for self and others.

Will follow Leadership Teamcompetencies

This Job Description does not defineall duties and responsibilities of the position and the school may assign othertasks from time to time to help operationalise the role.

The school may review and modify oramend the Job Description as needed after discussion with the position holder.

SafeguardingInformation

TheBritish School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergocomprehensive child protection screening including but not limited to checkswith past employers.

Job Snapshot

Updated Date: 04/11/2026

Department: Non Teaching