FyndBridge Consultants & Advisors
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About the Company
The Senior School Principal is the academic and administrative leader of Grades 9–12 and a key member of the Senior Management Team. The role is responsible for delivering excellence across the IB continuum: MYP, DP, and CP, while aligning with the school’s vision of being among the leading international schools globally. This is a residential, on-campus leadership role, requiring high visibility, accessibility, and engagement with students, staff, and the boarding community.
About the Role
The Principal provides strategic, academic, pastoral, and operational leadership, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, strong student outcomes, and a holistic educational experience. A central expectation is to build a “One School” culture, ensuring vertical and horizontal alignment across Grades K–12, and working closely with Primary and Middle School leadership to deliver a seamless and coherent student journey.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & School Development
- Provide visionary and strategic leadership aligned with the school’s mission and long-term growth plans.
- Actively contribute to the Senior Management Team (SMT) in shaping school-wide strategy and innovation.
- Propose and implement enhancements in academic and co-curricular offerings, keeping the school competitive globally.
- Keep abreast of emerging trends in K–12 education, IB practices, and global pedagogy, including the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into teaching, learning, and administration.
- Academic Leadership & Curriculum Excellence
- Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of IB MYP, DP, and CP programmes.
- Ensure high-quality teaching, assessment, and curriculum design, aligned with IB philosophy and global best practices.
- Drive curriculum innovation through:
- Secondary School Alignment (Grades 6–12)
- Work closely with Middle School leadership to ensure alignment across Grades 6–12.
- Ensure common systems, processes, and practices across the Secondary School.
- Coordinate closely on Cross-over teachers, Timetable planning and optimization.
- Ensure smooth student transition from Middle School (Grade 8) to Senior School (Grade 9).
- Boarding Integration & Residential Life
- Maintain close coordination with the Boarding team to ensure alignment between academic and residential programmes.
- Support structured evening academic prep, student routines, and wellbeing systems.
- Ensure boarding contributes positively to student discipline, independence, and character development.
- Be an active and visible presence in the residential community.
- Student Development, Discipline & Wellbeing
- Ensure excellence in academic outcomes, co-curricular participation, and holistic development.
- Lead Career Guidance and College Advisory, including top tier university placements, student internships and exposure opportunities.
- Facilitate student exchange programmes with leading schools within India and internationally, enriching global exposure and intercultural learning.
- Appoint and mentor the Student Council, fostering leadership, responsibility, and student voice.
- Promote a culture of self-discipline, accountability, and mutual respect across the student body.
- Staff Leadership & Professional Development
- Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing and motivated faculty.
- Establish and strengthen a robust Pedagogical Leadership Team and Middle Leadership structure, including MYP and DP Coordinators, Heads of Departments (HODs) and various other academic and programme coordinators.
- Ensure staff retention through engagement, growth opportunities, and positive culture.
- Operations, Administration & Financial Stewardship
- Oversee effective administration of all Senior School functions.
- Plan and manage budgets, ensuring financial discipline and optimal resource utilization.
- Ensure hygiene, safety, and compliance across the campus.
- Support infrastructure planning and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
Minimum 20 years of experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles in IB schools. Strong experience in MYP and DP (Experience in CP is desirable and may be helpful). Demonstrated success in academic leadership, team building, and school operations. Strong understanding of global education trends and innovation.
Required Skills
Strong experience in MYP and DP (Experience in CP is desirable and may be helpful). Demonstrated success in academic leadership, team building, and school operations. Strong understanding of global education trends and innovation.
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