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

Anzuk is seeking an experienced School Principal to lead one of its established Early Years campuses in Singapore, serving children aged 18 months to 6 years. The role starts January 2027 and requires a strong background in international education, curriculum leadership, and staff development.

You'll work with senior leadership and head office to drive safeguarding, wellbeing, enrolment, and community engagement, while shaping a thriving Early Years community.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

School leadership

Curriculum leadership

Staff coaching & development

Safeguarding & wellbeing

Stakeholder management

Enrollment growth & marketing

Budgeting & operations

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.