School Principal

EQUISTAR INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international educational institution in Singapore is seeking a qualified academic leader to oversee the academic team and ensure achievement of academic targets. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, proven experience in academic leadership, and strong skills in managing international students. Responsibilities include monitoring student performance, managing curriculum quality, and leading the admissions process. This is an excellent opportunity to impact student outcomes positively in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in academic leadership or school management.
• Experience managing international students is essential.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the academic team to achieve established academic targets.
• Oversee curriculum planning and quality assurance.
• Monitor student performance data and implement improvement strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Results-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Academic Leadership & Results

• Lead the academic team to achieve the school’s established academic and progression targets, including O Level, A Level, and university placement outcomes
• Oversee curriculum planning, academic quality assurance, and examination readiness
• Monitor student performance data and implement improvement strategies

Teacher Management & Development

• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop teaching staff
• Design and implement teacher appraisal and performance evaluation systems
• Conduct lesson observations and ensure consistent teaching standards

Student Management & Pastoral Care

• Oversee student discipline, attendance, and overall well‑being
• Implement effective student management systems, particularly for international students
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional student management requirements

Parent Communication & Services

• Establish and maintain effective communication with parents
• Handle parent feedback, concerns, and academic consultations professionally
• Build strong trust and long‑term relationships with families

Admissions & Marketing Support

• Work closely with the admissions and marketing teams to support student recruitment
• Participate in academic briefings, parent talks, and promotional activities as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above (Master’s degree preferred)
• Proven experience in academic leadership or school management
• Experience managing international students is essential
• Prior experience in an international school or private education institution is highly preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Results‑driven mindset with the ability to lead teams towards clear academic outcomes
• Familiarity with O Level / A Level or international curricula is an advanta