Principal, Middle School

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford American International School in Singapore is seeking a dynamic Principal to lead the Middle School, guiding 650 students and 70 staff toward robust educational outcomes aligned to the IB MYP and AERO standards.

The successful candidate will champion DEIJ, nurture inclusive culture, and empower teachers through collaborative leadership, data-driven instruction, and a commitment to student well-being and social-emotional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leadership that improves instruction and builds culture.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Evidence of effective collaboration.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Time management

IB learner profile

DEIJ commitment

Resilience

Education

Master's/Doctorate in educational leadership

5+ years international administrative leadership

IB Middle Years Programme knowledge

Experience in EAL environments

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.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Principal to join our Middle School team.

About the Role:

Stamford seeks a dynamic instructional leader with exceptional interpersonal skills to serve as principal of the Middle School. The successful individual will lead 650 students and 70 staff members in achieving robust educational outcomes aligned to the AERO standards and IB Middle Years Programme. Stamford prides itself on culturally responsive leaders who are intuitive culture-builders with a passion for student success in academics and social-emotional growth. The successful leader will build on instructional and cultural initiatives, with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. The school celebrates leaders who model an active learning stance, believe in the power of the collective, and demonstrate intellectual humility.

Position Requirements:

• Proven track record of leadership that improves instruction and builds culture
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates positive attitude toward challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Evidence of effective collaboration
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
• Exemplifies the IB learner profile - knowledgeable, inquirer, open-minded, principled, caring, communicator, risk taker, thinker, balanced, reflective
• Demonstrates resilience - ability to work long hours depending on the demands of the job at various times throughout the year
• Demonstrates Stamford Values - Integrity, Courage, Ingenuity and Compassion
• Strong commitment to DEIJ principles

Qualifications:

• Master's/Doctorate degree or equivalent in educational leadership/ administration (strongly preferred)
• At least 5 years of international administrative leadership experience
• Knowledge of the IB Middle Years Programme
• Experience in EAL environments

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.