Principal, Dover Court International School

**Dover Court International School**
Singapore

**Salary**:

Highly competitive salary with bonus and benefits

**Job type**:

Full Time, Permanent

**Start date**:

August 2025
25 September 2024

**Job overview**:
Nord Anglia Education has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an outstanding, internationally experienced leader in education to drive the ongoing success of its highly regarded inclusive international school in Singapore.

**The School**

Dover Court International School was established in 1972 and is unique in being the only fully inclusive, all-through, British-style international school in Singapore. It is characterised by a committed and unified community aligned behind a strong and inspiring mission. It has a well-regarded and unique high needs programme which is a core part of the school offering. This means the school has multiple pathways to success. Whether that means 40+ points in the IB Diploma Programme, ASDAN employability qualifications, or distinctions in LAMDA speech and drama, Dover Court is a place for all students to achieve more than they thought possible. Students embrace opportunities in sport, music, theatre, debating and much, much more.

Additionally, as a member of the Nord Anglia Education family of schools, DCIS draws on the strength of this forward-thinking, premium and contemporary global network of over 80 schools, across 33 countries. The school actively engages in Nord Anglia’s collaborations with Juilliard, MIT, UNICEF and IMG Academy, and benefits from students access to the organisation’s Global Campus and teachers access to Nord Anglia University. These create unique opportunities for students and staff to unlock their potential.

This is a community of aspirational parents, skilled staff driven by moral purpose, and a long and successful heritage in Singapore.

**The Role**

We seek a talented and experienced leader in education to continue to build upon the school’s tremendous success to date. The Principal takes responsibility for the leadership, organisation and management of the whole school. The post-holder’s key deliverables are aligned with the annual school quality review and the school’s strategic plan. They must be an excellent communicator and compelling storyteller to ensure our new families understand our dynamic educational offer for their children, which will in turn drive strong student enrolment.

Key objectives include education quality and outcomes, student well-being, school growth, financial targets, staff development, and resource utilisation.
- Possess a creative and pragmatic mind with the ability to lead innovations in teaching and learning and the broader activity of the schools;
- Lead with a strategic and decisive style, suitable for a highly successful school within a competitive environment;
- Demonstrate understanding of how to build an innovative and purposeful curriculum using contemporary international thinking to create a distinctive positioning for the school;
- Be an ambassador and help to build the brand and reputation of the school;
- Demonstrate a flair for developing managerial and educational talent;
- Respect, appreciate and understand a variety of cultures and societies, building strong relationships with all members of the school community;
- Be committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every student in our care and engage with children, staff and parents to ensure that we identify, understand and meet their educational aims and needs.

The Principal will be a key member of Nord Anglia Education’s Senior Leadership Team, driving the progression of the organisation by sharing good practice, innovation and support across the family of schools. You will also benefit from our contemporary approach to continuous professional development.

**Application Process**

To express your interest in this prestigious role, please address a CV and covering letter via our careers page.

**Deadline for Applications**: 26th September 2024

**On-site Interviews**: 4th & 5th November 2024

**Start Date**: August 2025

**Attached documents**:

- Child protection policy
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**About **Dover Court International School**:
**Dover Court International School**
- 301 Dover Road
Singapore
139644
Singapore
+65 775 7664
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Established in 1972, Dover Court International School in Singapore is a leading inclusive international school with British heritage, serving international families, set on a green 12-acre site about 20 minutes from the Singapore CBD. Dover Court International School is a community with inclusion_ _at its heart. With close to 2000 students aged 3 to 18, our unique Pathway programme enables us to provide an education that meets the needs of a diverse student population, ensuring all learners are appropriately supported and challenged in their learning. This is reflected in our excellent outcomes for all learners.

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