Early Years Principal – Jan 2027 – Singapore

anzuk Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights

Medical insurance

Job summary

A School Principal position for an Early Years/Pre-School campus in Singapore has opened with a major international education group. The role focuses on strategic leadership, curriculum rollout, staff development, safeguarding, and community engagement across a center serving ages 18 months to 6 years.

Ideal candidates will hold a Education degree, bring 5+ years in school leadership, and have 8–10 years of teaching in Early Years/Primary. International exposure and Asia experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Early Years/Preschool and/or Primary settings.
• International school leadership experience preferred, especially in Asia.
• Familiar with UK Curriculum and inquiry-based learning approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversee daily school operations.
• Lead curriculum implementation and ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
• Manage, coach, and develop teaching and support staff.
• Ensure safeguarding, student wellbeing and parent engagement.
• Drive enrolment growth, community relationships and school marketing.
• Oversee budgeting, financial performance and operations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and head office teams.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education

Job description

Early Years Principal required to start January 2027 for an excellent international school group in Singapore.

Alice Jackson International Schools Senior Consultant

School Principal (Pre-School & Early Years)
Singapore | January 2027 Start

Our client school is a leading international education group headquartered in Singapore, operating 120 schools across 11 countries and educating more than 20,000 students globally. They are seeking an experienced School Principal to lead one of their established early years campuses, serving children aged 18 months to 6 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversee the daily operations of the school.
• Lead curriculum implementation and ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
• Manage, coach, and develop teaching and support staff.
• Ensure excellence in safeguarding, student wellbeing, and parent engagement.
• Drive enrolment growth, community relationships, and school marketing initiatives.
• Oversee budgeting, financial performance, and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership and head office teams.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education.
• Minimum 5 years’ school leadership experience.
• 8-10 years’ teaching experience within Early Years and/or Primary education.
• International school experience preferred, particularly within Asia.
• Experience with the UK Curriculum and/or inquiry-based learning approaches.
• Strong people leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Resilient, child-centred leader with the ability to inspire and develop teams.

Salary & Benefits

• Flights
• Medical insurance

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Asia’s most established international education groups and lead a thriving Early Years community in Singapore.

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