Hiring Cambridge Principal for an International School at Kollur, Hyderabad

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Looking for Expat Candidates only Academic Leadership • Lead the effective implementation and continuous development of the Cambridge curriculum and educational framework. • Ensure curriculum planning, teaching practices, assessments and learning outcomes meet international standards. • Establish strong systems for lesson planning, classroom observations, academic audits and student progress tracking. • Drive innovative, inquiry-based, experiential and student-centred learning practices. • Analyse academic data and implement improvement strategies to enhance student achievement. Cambridge Standards & Compliance • Lead and support the Cambridge registration/approval process and ongoing compliance requirements. • Ensure school policies, documentation, curriculum delivery and academic practices align with Cambridge expectations. • Coordinate preparations for Cambridge inspections, reviews and quality-assurance processes. • Maintain appropriate academic records and ensure examination and assessment procedures are implemented effectively. Faculty Leadership & Development • Recruit, mentor, motivate and retain high-quality international and national teaching professionals. • Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive academic feedback. • Develop structured teacher training, professional development and performance-management systems. • Build a professional culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation and continuous learning. School Leadership & Operations • Provide strategic leadership for the overall academic and operational functioning of the Cambridge wing. • Work closely with Management to establish annual goals, academic priorities and school-development plans. • Ensure effective coordination between academics, administration, admissions, activities and student-support teams. • Establish clear SOPs, policies and systems for smooth day-to-day school operations. • Maintain high standards of student safety, safeguarding, discipline and wellbeing. Student Development • Create an inclusive, engaging and internationally benchmarked learning environment. • Promote leadership, communication, critical thinking, creativity, sports, arts and holistic development. • Establish systems to identify individual learning needs and provide appropriate academic support. • Develop a positive school culture where students feel respected, challenged and inspired. Parent & Community Engagement • Build strong and professional relationships with parents and the wider school community. • Conduct orientations, academic meetings and parent engagement programmes. • Address academic and student-related concerns professionally and proactively. • Represent the school confidently at educational forums, conferences and community events. Strategic Growth • Support Management in positioning the school as a leading Cambridge institution. • Contribute to admissions, retention and overall institutional growth through strong academic leadership. • Develop international collaborations, exchange opportunities and global educational partnerships. • Introduce global best practices that strengthen the school’s international identity. CANDIDATE PROFILE • Master’s Degree in Education / Educational Leadership or equivalent • Relevant leadership qualification preferred • Significant experience as Principal / Head of School / Academic Director in a Cambridge or reputed international school • Strong knowledge of Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and/or AS & A Level programmes • Proven experience in school improvement and academic quality assurance • Strong understanding of safeguarding and international-school best practices • Excellent English communication, presentation and interpersonal skills • Experience leading multicultural faculty and diverse student communities • Strong technology orientation and understanding of modern educational practices • Experience with Cambridge school registration/approval will be an added advantage EXPAT CANDIDATES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY We welcome experienced international educators and school leaders who are passionate about creating a world-class Cambridge learning environment in India. ? Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India ? Position: Cambridge Principal ? International / Expat Candidates Intrested one can share their resume at neha@educohire.com