Deputy Principal (Academic), Elementary

Cognita; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford American International School in Singapore invites applications for a Deputy Principal (Academic), Elementary. The role sits on the Elementary Leadership Team and may act as Principal, Elementary, guiding school-wide IB and values-aligned initiatives.

Requirements include 5+ years in elementary PYP teaching with Chinese literacy or language acquisition, plus leadership experience; a Master’s in educational leadership and a Teaching Qualification, with Mandarin & English proficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of elementary homeroom teaching in a PYP context, with experience in teaching Chinese literacy or language acquisition and 2 years of leadership.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead initiatives to build school culture aligned with the vision.
• Bilingual Mandarin & English to support World Language and Bilingual programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead elementary school initiatives and collaborate with staff to build school culture.
• Act as Principal, Elementary when required and contribute to school-wide leadership.
• Support the school vision, mission and IB programme implementation.
• Model Stamford Values and sustain a safe, supportive learning environment.

Skills

School culture leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaborator / team member

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual Mandarin & English

Education

Master’s degree in educational leadership

Teaching Qualification

Knowledge of IB PYP

Elementary curriculum background

Job description

As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 18 months to 18 years old. With students from 75 countries and over 2500 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.