ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
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
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