Head of School (Principal)

SIR MANASSEH MEYER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 250 000 - 350 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Sir Manasseh Meyer International School in Singapore seeks an experienced Head of School to drive growth, elevate academic standards, and develop high-performing teams while upholding the school’s Jewish identity and values.

The role oversees strategic leadership, curriculum direction from primary to Cambridge IGCSE and A Level, and the expansion of Grades 11 and 12, with focus on admissions, staff development, and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a relevant field; a master's in Educational Leadership preferred.
• Significant senior leadership experience as Head of School, Principal, Deputy Principal, or equivalent.
• Proven track record of growing enrolment, improving academic outcomes, and strengthening school culture.
• Strong knowledge of the British curriculum and Cambridge pathways, especially IGCSE and A Level; IPC/IMYC experience desirable.

Responsabilités

• Lead multi-year strategic plan to grow enrolment, retention, and long-term development.
• Oversee admissions strategies, parent engagement, marketing, and community partnerships.
• Guide Grade 11 and 12 expansion with staffing, facilities, and financial planning.
• Drive teaching effectiveness, curriculum quality, assessment standards, and university counselling.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Enrollment growth

Curriculum leadership

Staff development

Stakeholder engagement

Change leadership

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's in Education

Master's in Educational Leadership

Description du poste

Sir Manasseh Meyer International School (SMMIS) is seeking an experienced, visionary, and results-driven Head of School to lead the school's next phase of growth and development.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an educational leader with a proven track record of growing student enrolment, raising academic standards, developing high-performing teams, and building a positive, values-driven school culture.

The successful candidate will provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership, ensuring the school's continued growth while preserving its distinctive identity and strengthening its reputation for educational excellence.

A key priority will be to build on the successful introduction of Grade 11 in the current academic year and lead the launch of Grade 12 in the next academic year, consolidating a coherent and high-quality K–12 educational pathway. The Head of School will play a pivotal role in developing a competitive senior secondary and pre-university programme that prepares students for successful progression to leading universities and other higher education opportunities.

Experience in a Jewish school is strongly preferred. The successful candidate must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and a genuine commitment to respecting and strengthening the school's Jewish identity, values, traditions, and community relationships.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership and School Growth

• Develop and implement a multi-year strategic plan to drive sustainable enrolment growth, student retention, and the school's long-term development.

• Strengthen the school's reputation through effective admissions strategies, parent engagement, marketing collaboration, and community partnerships.

• Lead the continued growth of Grades 11 and 12, ensuring that expansion is supported by appropriate staffing, facilities, financial planning, and resources.

• Build a compelling educational proposition that attracts and retains families while ensuring the school's long-term financial sustainability.

2. Academic Excellence and Curriculum Leadership

• Lead the development of a coherent academic pathway from the primary and middle years through Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Level.

• Provide strategic and practical curriculum leadership across the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge International AS & A Level.

• Oversee the implementation, academic quality, and continued development of the Grade 11 and Grade 12 programmes.

• Drive teaching effectiveness, curriculum quality, assessment standards, examination preparation, and measurable student progress.

• Recruit, develop, and retain high-quality teachers and academic leaders.

• Establish effective academic monitoring, student support, university counselling, and career guidance systems to prepare students for future success.

• Ensure appropriate curriculum approvals, examination arrangements, safeguarding standards, and regulatory compliance.

3. School Culture and Community Engagement

• Foster a positive, inclusive, respectful, and high-performing school environment.

• Embed the school's mission, values, Jewish identity, and traditions into daily school life.

• Promote student wellbeing, positive behaviour, staff engagement, professional accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Build strong relationships with parents, staff, students, the Board, and the wider school community.

• Develop a cohesive school culture in which students thrive, teachers feel supported, and families have confidence in the school's future.

4. Operational and Organisational Leadership

• Lead and develop an effective Senior Leadership Team, establishing clear objectives, accountability, and performance expectations.

• Oversee staffing, budgeting, facilities, resource allocation, and operational effectiveness.

• Drive organisational development and change management in support of the school's strategic priorities.

• Ensure compliance with applicable education regulations, safeguarding requirements, and examination standards.

• Report regularly to the School Board on enrolment, academic performance, school culture, financial sustainability, and strategic progress.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A recognised bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant discipline. A master's degree in Educational Leadership or a related field is preferred.

• Significant senior leadership experience as a Head of School, Principal, Deputy Principal, or in an equivalent educational leadership role.

• A demonstrable track record of growing student enrolment, improving academic outcomes, and strengthening school culture.

• Strong practical knowledge of the British curriculum and Cambridge international examination pathways, particularly IGCSE and A Level.

• Experience with IPC and IMYC is highly desirable.

• Proven experience in planning, launching, or expanding senior secondary programmes, including the management of Grades 11 and 12.

• Experience in recruiting, developing, and retaining high-quality teachers and academic leaders.

• Strong strategic planning, financial management, communication, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership capabilities.

• The ability to balance academic ambition, operational effectiveness, and financial sustainability.

Jewish school experience: Prior experience working in a Jewish school is strongly preferred. Candidates without this experience may be considered if they demonstrate cultural sensitivity, a genuine commitment to the school's mission, and the ability to lead respectfully within its community.

Measures of Success

The Head of School will be accountable for agreed annual and multi-year objectives covering:

• School growth: Enrolment, admissions conversion, and student retention.

• Academic expansion: Continued growth and successful operation of Grade 11, alongside the timely launch and stabilisation of Grade 12.

• Academic excellence: Student progress, examination outcomes, teaching quality, and progression to higher education.

• School culture: Student wellbeing, staff retention, parent satisfaction, and community engagement.

• Operational sustainability: Budget management, staffing effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and resource utilisation.

Why Join SMMIS?

This is an opportunity to lead a distinctive international school at an important stage of its development. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the school's strategic.