Elementary Principal: IB Leader & Visionary Educator

STAMFORD AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford American International School in Singapore is seeking an experienced Principal, Elementary who will lead the educational vision and day‑to‑day management for students aged 18 months to 11 years. The role reports to the Head of School and requires advancing curriculum, assessment, professional development, and staff evaluation.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, promote safeguarding, and foster open communication with families and the community, while exemplifying the IB

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in educational leadership/administration (preferred).
• At least 5 years of international teaching and admin leadership experience.
• Knowledge and experience of the Primary Years Programme (PYP) of the IB.
• Extensive background in Pre-N to Grade 5 school curriculum, standards, pedagogy and structure.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational vision, leadership, and day-to-day management for students aged 18 months to 11 years.
• Report to the Head of School and advance school ethos and curriculum development.
• Oversee programme assessment, professional development, and staff evaluation.
• Oversee budgets and financial planning for the elementary division.
• Foster effective communication with parents and the broader school community.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Organizational skills

Collaboration

IB learner profile knowledge

Stamina for long hours

Education

Master’s in educational leadership/admin

5+ years international teaching/admin leadership

PYP knowledge

Pre-N to Grade 5 curriculum background

Job description

Stamford American International School in Singapore is seeking an experienced Principal, Elementary who will lead the educational vision and day‑to‑day management for students aged 18 months to 11 years. The role reports to the Head of School and requires advancing curriculum, assessment, professional development, and staff evaluation.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, promote safeguarding, and foster open communication with families and the community, while exemplifying the IB