Principal, Elementary

Cognita Schools; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford American International School in Singapore seeks an experienced and visionary Principal, Elementary to lead the educational vision and daily operations for students aged 18 months to 11 years. Reporting to the Head of School, you will drive curriculum development, assessment, and staff development while stewarding budgets and communicating with parents and the community.

The ideal candidate has a proven record in instructional leadership, IB PYP implementation, and international school

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in educational leadership or administration.
• Minimum 5 years of international teaching and administrative leadership.
• Knowledge and experience with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).
• Extensive background in Pre-N to Grade 5 curriculum, standards, pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational vision and leadership for Elementary (18 months to 11 years).
• Oversee day-to-day school operations and student well‑being.
• Lead curriculum development, assessment, and professional development.
• Engage with parents and the broader school community.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative

IB learner profile knowledge

Resilient

Education

Master’s degree in educational leadership/administration

5+ years international teaching and admin leadership

Knowledge of Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Background in Pre-N to Grade 5 curriculum

Job description

As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state‑of‑the‑art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well‑being and academic excellence.

Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school’s outstanding faculty comprising more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.

Principal, Elementary

About the Role

Stamford American International School seeks an experienced and visionary Principal, Elementary to be responsible for the educational vision, leadership, and day‑to‑day management of students aged 18 months to 11 years old. Reporting directly to the Head of School, the Principal, Elementary will bring proven expertise in advancing the school vision and ethos, maintaining high standards in curriculum development, programme assessment, professional development, and staff evaluation, while overseeing budgets and fostering effective communication with parents and the broader school community.

Position Requirements

• Instructional leader
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Effective collaborator and team‑member
• Exemplifies the IB learner profile – knowledgeable, inquirer, open‑minded, principled, caring, communicator, risk taker, thinker, balanced, reflective
• Resilient - able to work long hours depending on the demands of the job at various times throughout the year

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in educational leadership / administration (preferred)
• At least 5 years of International teaching and administrative leadership experience
• Knowledge and experience of the Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization
• An extensive background in Pre‑N to Grade 5 School curriculum, standards, pedagogy and structure

With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre‑employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita.

The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability.

All applications from qualified candidates are welcome.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.