School Principal (Pre-School and Early Years)
About This Role
Strategic Leadership of the School:
- Formulate and articulate a comprehensive strategic vision for the school that aligns with the Group's strategic objectives and targets.
- Develop both short-term and long-term plans that reinforce the school's mission and goals.
- Present the school's development plan to the Board for their endorsement.
- Implement and monitor the school’s development plans to ensure they remain aligned with established goals.
- Evaluate the school's developmental needs and revise plans accordingly.
Overall Management of the School:
- Oversee daily operations to ensure the school functions smoothly, efficiently, and effectively.
- Establish and assess standard operating procedures (SOP) for the school, ensuring they are in harmony with the Group's SOP.
- Maintain a well-resourced and well-maintained school environment that promotes optimal learning for students and a productive atmosphere for staff.
- Maximize the use of school facilities and resources to enhance student learning experiences.
Curriculum Management:
- Direct the school in managing curriculum design, working in collaboration with the Pedagogy team at Headquarters.
- Supervise the quality, balance, and relevance of academic, pastoral, and extracurricular activities within the adopted curriculum framework.
- Ensure the school’s curriculum is consistent with other institutions in the EtonHouse Group, facilitating seamless transitions for students.
- Ensure teaching staff effectively implement the curriculum framework and maintain high pedagogical standards.
- Support and coach the teaching team in monitoring, assessing, documenting, and sustaining student learning and developmental evaluations.
- Ensure that authentic and meaningful evaluations of children's learning and development are documented, alongside necessary updates and reports to parents.
- Safeguard the confidential storage and maintenance of all student records.
- Ensure an adequate supply of teaching materials and resources to support a high-quality learning environment for young children.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching delivered by staff, ensuring high standards in both teaching and learning.
- Provide teaching assistance on an ad hoc basis when required.
Staff Management:
- Inspire, lead, and motivate both teaching and non-teaching staff to cultivate a positive, collaborative, and dynamic school environment.
- Coach and mentor the team to help them achieve their full potential in performance.
- Conduct classroom observations, delivering timely feedback and coaching to elevate teaching standards.
- Set performance and development objectives for both teaching and non-teaching staff and evaluate their performance against these goals.
- Plan professional development opportunities for the school team based on identified training needs.
- Collaborate closely with the HR Business Partner to anticipate staffing needs, ensuring sufficient staffing levels.
- Lead the recruitment and selection process for both teaching and non-teaching positions.
- Mentor and onboard new staff to ensure a smooth integration into the school culture.
- Manage staff scheduling, including making arrangements for relief coverage during absences and resources for new programs or classes.
Safeguarding:
- Guide the school team on all matters related to child safeguarding, prioritizing the safety and well-being of students.
- Ensure that all staff members recognize the critical importance of safeguarding students.
- Develop and periodically review safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and adherence.
Student Management:
- Participate in the admission process for new students.
- Ensure student records are carefully maintained with all requisite documents prior to admission.
- Oversee class assignments for students, considering age, friendship groups, previous placements, learning needs, and other relevant factors.
- Ensure compliance with required child-staff ratios in all classes.
Parent Management:
- Cultivate and maintain a professional and positive relationship with the parent community.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with parents regarding their children's progress.
- Ensure that both teaching and non-teaching staff foster professional and positive relationships with parents through regular communication.
Marketing and Enrollment:
- Develop strategies to promote and sustain student enrollment, optimizing school capacity and resource utilization.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to implement strategies aimed at achieving targeted enrollment figures.
- Lead the school’s parent liaison team in building strong relationships with current and prospective parents.
- Participate in and spearhead marketing initiatives and events to enhance the school's brand image and that of the Group.
- Engage with prospective parents to explain the school’s curriculum and ethos, conducting tours as required.
Financial Management:
- Oversee the school’s financial performance to achieve financial targets and KPIs.
- Take responsibility for financial management and adherence to the approved budget.
- Annually set and regularly review the school’s budget to ensure adequate resources for effective operation.
- Ensure timely collection of all school fees.
- Collaborate with the Finance Team to provide accurate management reports to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis.
- Manage cost control throughout all school operations.
Communication with Head Office:
- Provide regular updates on the school’s performance to the CEO and Board of Directors.
- Assist the CEO and Board with any additional responsibilities assigned.
What are we looking for:
- A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education.
- Five years of leadership experience in an International School.
- Eight to ten years of teaching experience in an International School with preschool and primary children.
- Preference for experience with inquiry-based curriculum.
- A leader who places the child as the foremost consideration.
- A resilient leader adept at navigating ambiguity.
- A self-motivated individual who can think critically and perform under pressure.
- A charismatic leader capable of inspiring and motivating the team.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- International experience, particularly in Asia, is highly valued.