Academic Lead

HOLLAND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland International School Limited in Singapore is seeking an experienced Academic Lead to join the Leadership Team. This Dutch-speaking educational leader will bridge our Dutch and English streams and drive strategic academic initiatives across the school.

You will oversee accreditation, lead professional development, and support inclusion while aligning with IEYC/IPC standards. A Master's in Education and leadership credentials are required, with 5+ years in international school leadership

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education required.
• Certified and Registered School Leader (Primary Education) required.
• Registered School Leader (RDO Ascenda) eligibility or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic educational leadership as a key member of the Leadership Team.
• Manage and coach the Head of English and the Dutch Team Leads (Preschool and Primary).
• Promote excellence in teaching, learning and assessment across the school.
• Ensure curricula coherence and ongoing development across all programmes.
• Oversee accreditation processes and align with IEYC and IPC standards.

Skills

Educational leadership

Data analysis

Coaching

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Education

Certified and Registered School Leader (Primary Education)

School Leadership qualification (RDO Ascenda)

Job description

Academic Lead

Full-time

Holland International School (HIS) is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking Academic Lead to join our Leadership Team.

We are looking for a Dutch-speaking educational leader with strong experience in Dutch primary education and school leadership, combined with an international mindset and a deep understanding of the unique context of international education. The successful candidate will play a key role in bridging our Dutch and English streams and fostering strong collaboration across the school.

This is a key strategic leadership position for an educational professional who is passionate about high-quality teaching and learning, curriculum development and continuous (international) school improvement. As Academic Lead, you will play a vital role in shaping the school's educational vision, leading strategic academic initiatives and ensuring the delivery of high-quality inclusive education aligned with international best practices.

You are an inspiring educational leader who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues while providing clear direction and guidance. You combine strategic thinking with a practical approach and are able to translate educational vision into meaningful actions that positively impact students, staff and the wider school community.

The role

As Academic Lead, you will be a key member of the school's Leadership Team. You will work closely with the Principal and the Business Lead to provide strategic leadership for Holland International School. You will represent the academic perspective in strategic discussions, contribute to school-wide decision-making, and help shape and implement the school's long-term vision and objectives, ensuring educational excellence and organisational effectiveness.

The Academic Lead provides line management and professional support to the Head of English and the Head of Dutch which is currently split into Team Leads (Preschool and Primary), coaching and empowering them to achieve excellence within their respective teams. Together, you will ensure strong collaboration between the English and Dutch streams and further develop one coherent educational vision across the school.

You will maintain strategic oversight of the school's accreditation process and ensure continued alignment with the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) standards, as well as other relevant quality frameworks. While the IEYC/IPC Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and implementation of the accreditation process, you will monitor progress, provide strategic direction and ensure that the process aligns with the school's broader educational vision, strategic priorities and continuous improvement goals.

You will collaborate closely with the Learning Support Coordinator to ensure an inclusive educational and pastoral environment where all students are supported to reach their full potential. You will also contribute to recruitment, induction, performance management and succession planning for academic staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic educational leadership as a key member of the Leadership Team, using data analysis to drive school development and improvement.
• Manage and coach the Head of English and the Dutch Team Leads (Preschool and Primary).
• Promote excellence in teaching, learning and assessment across the school.
• Ensure curricula coherence, quality and continuous development across all programmes.
• Maintain strategic oversight of the school's accreditation process and ensure alignment with IEYC and IPC standards while supporting the IEYC/IPC coordinator in achieving accreditation milestones.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and professional learning.
• Lead and coordinate professional development aligned with school priorities.
• Work closely with the Learning Support Coordinator to ensure effective inclusion and student support.
• Contribute to recruitment.
• Implement the appraisal and performance development of academic staff.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of the school development plan.
• Build positive relationships with staff, parents and external international educational partners.
• Contribute to educational planning, budgeting and the effective allocation of academic resources.

You Have

• A Master's degree in Education or a closely related field.
• Certified and Registered School Leader (Primary Education)('Vakbekwaam Schoolleider').
• A recognised qualification in School Leadership (Basic or Advanced) and registration, or eligibility for registration, as a Registered School Leader (RDO) with Ascenda, demonstrating compliance with the applicable professional standards and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• At least five years of experience in an educational leadership position; experience within an international school environment is considered an asset.