School Principal

Teach Beyond; Davao City; On-site; PHP 690,857 - 827,510; Full time

Job summary

A Christian educational organization in Davao City is seeking a Principal responsible for supervising the academic program and staff. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in education, support the school’s philosophy, and have a love for Christ and students. Starting in July 2025, this full-time position demands leadership skills and understanding of missionary family challenges.

Qualifications

• Possess a love for Christ and for students.
• Have appropriate background in education and administration.
• Experience in working in a third world culture is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise academic program and educational staff.
• Conduct student testing.
• Oversee teacher placement and class scheduling.

Skills

Educational leadership

Relationship building

Understanding of third world cultures

Education

BA

MA in school administration or related qualification

Job description

• Possess a love for Christ and for students
• Have a vital, growing relationship with Christ
• Have appropriate background in education and administration with proven competence in educational leadership
• Support the School’s philosophy and objectives and agree with FIA’s Statement of Faith.
• Appreciate the distinctive qualities of Christian schooling.
• Have an understanding of the unique challenges faced by missionary families.
• Experience in working in a third world culture would be an advantage
• Formal education should include a BA, an MA in school administration (or be working towards a related qualification).

Essential Functions:

• Supervise the academic program and educational staff
  • The Lead Teachers, Librarians, Athletic Director, Korean Coordinator, School Nurse, and Curriculum Coordinator will report directly to the Principal
• Student testing (standardized achievement tests and college entrance and AP tests)
• Special Education/ ELL
• Teacher placement and class scheduling
• Oversight of non-academic events

POSITION START DATE: July 2025

TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time (35+ hrs/week)

TYPE OF STUDENT: MISSIONARY KID, EXPATRIATE, NATIONAL

MONTHLY SUPPORT ESTIMATE FOR ONE PERSON: $1200/MONTH