School Principal (Pre-School and Early Years)

Strategic Leadership of the School:

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Develop and define the overarching strategic vision for the school, ensuring it aligns with the strategic objectives and targets of the Group.

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Create both long-term and short-term development plans that support the school's overall direction and goals.

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Present the school development plan to the Board for approval.

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Implement and track the school’s long-term and short-term development plans to guarantee they remain on course.

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Assess the school’s development requirements and adjust the plan as necessary.

Overall Management of the School:

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Supervise daily school operations to ensure smooth, efficient, and effective functioning.

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Establish and review the standard operating procedures (SOP) for the school, ensuring alignment with the Group's SOP.

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Maintain a well-resourced and well-kept school environment to foster optimal learning for students and a productive working atmosphere for staff.

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Optimize the use of school facilities and resources to enhance student learning experiences.

Curriculum Management:

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Guide the school in curriculum design management, collaborating with the Pedagogy team at Headquarters.

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Oversee the quality, balance, and relevance of academic, pastoral, and extracurricular activities within the adopted curriculum framework.

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Ensure the school’s curriculum aligns with other institutions in the EtonHouse Group, facilitating smooth transitions for students.

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Ensure teaching staff effectively apply the curriculum framework and uphold high pedagogical standards.

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Support and coach the teaching team in monitoring, assessing, documenting, and maintaining student learning and development evaluations.

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Guarantee that authentic and relevant evaluations of children's learning and development are documented, accompanied by necessary updates and reports to parents.

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Ensure confidential storage and maintenance of all student records.

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Ensure teaching materials and resources are sufficient to support a high-quality learning environment for young children.

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Monitor and review the quality of teaching provided by staff, ensuring high standards in teaching and learning.

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Assist with teaching on an ad hoc basis when necessary.

Staff Management:

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Inspire, lead, and motivate both teaching and non-teaching staff to create a positive, collaborative, and energetic school atmosphere.

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Coach and mentor the team to help them reach their full potential in performance.

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Engage in classroom observations, providing timely feedback and coaching to enhance teaching standards.

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Establish performance and development goals for both teaching and non-teaching staff and assess performance against these goals.

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Plan professional development opportunities for the school team based on their training needs.

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Collaborate closely with the HR Business Partner to project staffing needs, ensuring adequate staffing levels.

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Lead the recruitment and selection process for teaching and non-teaching staff.

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Mentor and onboard new staff to facilitate a smooth integration into the school culture.

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Manage staff scheduling, including arranging relief coverage during absences and resources for new programs or classes.

Safeguarding:

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Guide the school team in all matters related to child safeguarding, prioritizing the safety and well-being of students.

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Ensure all staff members understand the critical importance of safeguarding students.

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Develop and periodically review safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and adherence.

Student Management:

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Engage in the admission process for new students.

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Ensure student records are meticulously maintained with all necessary documents prior to admission.

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Oversee class assignments for students, taking into account age, friendship groups, previous placements, learning considerations, and other relevant factors.

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Ensure compliance with required child-staff ratios in all classes.

Parent Management:

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Foster and sustain a professional and positive relationship with the parent community.

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Maintain timely, effective, and regular communication with parents regarding their children's progress.

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Ensure that both teaching and non-teaching staff cultivate professional and positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly.

Marketing and Enrollment:

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Create strategies to promote and sustain student enrollment, maximizing school capacity and resource utilization.

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Work alongside the marketing team to implement strategies aimed at achieving target enrollment numbers.

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Lead the school’s parent liaison team to establish robust relationships with current and prospective parents.

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Participate in and lead marketing initiatives and events to enhance the school's brand image and that of the Group.

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Engage with prospective parents to explain the school’s curriculum and ethos, conducting tours as needed.

Financial Management:

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Oversee the school’s financial performance to meet financial targets and KPIs.

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Be accountable for financial management and adherence to the approved budget.

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Annually set and regularly review the school’s budget to ensure sufficient resources for effective operation.

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Ensure timely collection of all school fees.

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Collaborate with the Finance Team to ensure accurate management reports are presented to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis.

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Manage cost control across all school operations.

Communication with Head Office:

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Provide regular performance updates on the school to the CEO and Board of Directors.

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Assist the CEO and Board in any additional responsibilities assigned.

What are we looking for:

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A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education.

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Five years of leadership experience in an International School.

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Eight to ten years of teaching experience in an International School with preschool and primary children.

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Experience with inquiry-based curriculum is preferred.

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A leader who prioritizes the child as the most important consideration.

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A resilient leader capable of navigating ambiguity.

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A self-motivated individual who can think critically and perform under pressure.

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A charismatic people leader who can inspire and motivate the team.

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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

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International experience, particularly in Asia, is highly regarded.