Deputy Principal (Academic), Elementary

STAMFORD AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford American International School in Singapore seeks a Deputy Principal (Academic), Elementary, to join its leadership team and advance the school’s vision and IB programme delivery. The role includes stepping in as Principal, Elementary when needed, and guiding school-wide initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive PYP leadership, strong bilingual communication in Mandarin and English, and a track record of building a positive, inclusive school culture aligned with Stamford

Qualifications

• Ability to lead initiatives with staff to build school culture aligned with the school vision.
• At least 5 years of elementary homeroom teaching experience in a PYP context with experience in teaching Chinese literacy or as a language acquisition and 2 years of Leadership experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Effective collaborator and team-member.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal bilingual – Mandarin & English skills, to support World Language and Bilingual programs with staff, students, and parents.
• Positive attitude toward challenges.
• Resilient - ability to manage workload depending on the demands of the job at various times throughout the year.
• Exemplifies the Stamford Values – Courage, Ingenuity, Compassion, Integrity and the IB learner profile

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives with staff to build school culture aligned with the school vision.
• Support the Elementary Leadership Team and school-wide initiatives.
• Collaborate to implement the IB PYP and language programs across the elementary level.
• Represent the Principal in the Elementary School when required.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for students, staff and families.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents to promote engagement and transparency.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Bilingual Mandarin & English

Resilience

Positive attitude

Stamford Values

Education

Teaching Qualification

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership

Knowledge of PYP

Elementary curriculum background

Job description

As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state-of-the-art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well-being and academic excellence.
Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school’s outstanding faculty comprising more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Principal (Academic), Elementary to join our team.

About the Role

The Deputy Principal is a member of the Elementary Leadership Team. When necessary, the Deputy Principal may assume the role of the Principal, Elementary. The Deputy Principal is expected to take a school-wide perspective and contribute to the overall leadership of the Elementary School and support the school vision and mission, as well as the strategic intent and initiatives set forth by the school-wide Leadership Team.

Position Requirements

• Ability to lead initiatives with staff to build school culture aligned with the school vision.
• At least 5 years of elementary homeroom teaching experience in a PYP context with experience in teaching Chinese literacy or as a language acquisition and 2 years of Leadership experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Effective collaborator and team-member
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal Bilingual – Mandarin & English skills, to support World Language and Bilingual programs with staff, students, and parents
• Positive attitude toward challenges
• Resilient - ability to manage workload depending on the demands of the job at various times throughout the year
• Exemplifies the Stamford Values – Courage, Ingenuity, Compassion, Integrity and the IB learner profile

Qualifications

• Teaching Qualification
• Master’s degree or equivalent in educational leadership (preferred)
• Knowledge of the Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization (preferred)
• An extensive background in Elementary curriculum, standards, pedagogy and structure

With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre-employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita.
The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability.

All applications from qualified candidates are welcome.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.