Preschool Principal: Lead Curriculum, Staff & Safeguarding

Astor International School Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astor International School Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced early childhood leader to guide its preschool development and daily centre operations, merging educational leadership with staff development and ECDA compliance to provide safe, nurturing care and education.

Working with the Founder/Directors, you will oversee planning, licensing, safeguarding, curriculum implementation and family partnerships, keeping accurate records and promoting high-quality practices across the centre.

Qualifications

• ECDA L2 certification with documentary evidence and relevant early childhood qualifications.
• At least four years of teaching experience as an L2-certified educator, aligned with ECDA’s centre leadership pathway.
• ADECL or an ECDA-accepted leadership qualification for Principal appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead preschool planning, readiness and daily operations with the Founder/Directors.
• Implement ECDA Code of Practice, licence conditions and directions; manage license applications and inspections.
• Maintain records for enrolments, staff, attendance, consent and inspections.
• Plan staff deployment to meet ratios and staffing requirements; supervise Principal duties.
• Lead safeguarding, child wellbeing, and family engagement; coach educators to improve practice.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Staff development

Education

ECDA L2 certification

Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Centre Leadership (ADECL)

DECCE-L or ECDA leadership qualification

Job description

Astor International School Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced early childhood leader to guide its preschool development and daily centre operations, merging educational leadership with staff development and ECDA compliance to provide safe, nurturing care and education.

Working with the Founder/Directors, you will oversee planning, licensing, safeguarding, curriculum implementation and family partnerships, keeping accurate records and promoting high-quality practices across the centre.