Head of Primary school & Kindergarten
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Educate/Train/Teaching
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Start dates: is required to begin as soon as possible
Reports to: School Board / Owner
Supervises: Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Administrative Staff, and Nursery Nurse
Role
To provide visionary leadership and administrative oversight while serving as the primary educator for the kindergarten class. This role ensures the school delivers a high-quality, play-based programme aligned with the Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and complies with all relevant Cambodian MoEYS regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Academic Leadership & Teaching (Lead teachers)
- Curriculum Delivery: Design and implement a daily programme that aligns with the Kindergartens curriculum, and reflects the EYLF’s five learning outcomes (Identity, Connection, Wellbeing, Learning, and Communication).
- Play-Based Learning: Create stimulating, inclusive indoor and outdoor environments that encourage agency and intentional teaching.
- Assessment & Documentation: Maintain a continuous cycle of observation, documentation, and evaluation of children’s learning to track developmental milestones.
- Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, hygienic, and organized learning space that meets both Australian and Cambodian safety standards.
- School Administration & Governance
- Strategic Planning: Develop and oversee the school's mandatory three-year strategic plan and annual operational improvement plans.
- Regulatory Compliance: Act as the primary liaison with the MoEYS to ensure the facility meets licensing, staffing ratios, and health protocols.
- Staff Oversight: Lead recruitment, conduct performance appraisals, and organize professional development workshops (at least once per term).
- Parent & Community Engagement: Serve as the face of the school, organizing regular parent-teacher meetings and events to build a strong school community.
- Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Health Supervision: Oversee the school nurse/nursery nurse and ensure the maintenance of student medical records and vaccination logs.
- Child Protection: Serve as the Mandatory Reporter for any child protection concerns, ensuring zero tolerance for misconduct as per school policy.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in education or early childhood development
- Master's Degree in Educational Leadership preferred for Principal status
Work History:
- Experience in early childhood settings for 5 years as a minimum
- At least in a leadership/supervisory role for 2 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Certification: A pedagogical certificate recognized by Cambodia’s Ministry of Education Youth and Sport and a valid teaching license.
- Deep understanding\experience of the Australian Early Years Learning Framework
- Current First Aid, CPR, certificate
Soft Skills
- Native or near-native English proficiency (IELTS 7.5+ or equivalent).
- High cultural competence and experience working in multicultural or international settings.
- Strong IT skills for academic database management and administrative reporting.
- A "solution-focused" leader who is resilient and adaptable.
