Vice Principal Senior School - Jan 2027

The Academy

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational work across Grades 9–12 in line with Academy priorities.
• Develop pastoral systems, wellbeing initiatives, behaviour expectations, and safeguarding practices.
• Coach and support Assistant Principals, Grade Leaders, and pastoral teams.
• Promote student voice, leadership, engagement, and an inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor attendance, progress, and wellbeing and use data to guide interventions.
• Contribute to school improvement, quality assurance, self-evaluation, and strategic planning.
• Build relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community.

Candidate qualifications and experience

• A recognized teaching qualification such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent, plus a relevant bachelor's degree.
• Significant senior leadership experience in a secondary school is required; Vice Principal, Assistant Principal, or equivalent experience is an example.
• Proven pastoral leadership, student wellbeing, behaviour management, and safeguarding experience.
• A record of school improvement, staff development, and positive student outcomes is required.
• IB school experience and MYP or DP framework knowledge are preferred but not essential.
• Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; commitment to inclusive education and the IB philosophy.
• Must be available to start in January 2027.

Package and benefits

• The employer states that the package includes a competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, premium medical and life insurance, work permit and residence visa, annual flight allowance, and tuition fee concession.
• Additional offerings include professional development, an extensive support system, applicable IBO training, growth opportunities, staff wellbeing activities, and GEMS Rewards.

Recruitment and safeguarding

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial screening call and interviews, which may be in person or virtual.
• Successful applicants are subject to pre-employment checks, including identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks.