Cluster Principal

Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced Cluster Principal to support and oversee the operations of multiple preschool centres in Singapore.

Working closely with Centre Principals, the Cluster Principal will play a key role in ensuring operational consistency, regulatory compliance, staff development, and overall centre performance across the network.

This role would suit a senior preschool leader who enjoys mentoring Principals, supporting centres operationally, and working closely with stakeholders to strengthen quality and operational excellence across multiple locations.

The environment is collaborative, community-oriented, and hands-on in nature.

Key Responsibilities

Centre Leadership & Operational Support

• Partner closely with Centre Principals to support day-to-day centre operations

• Provide guidance and support on operational matters, staffing issues, parent concerns, and centre performance

• Monitor centre operational health, enrolment trends, staffing situations, and service quality

• Support Principals in resolving operational challenges and implementing improvements where required

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure centres remain compliant with ECDA regulations, licensing requirements, and operational standards

• Support centres in preparation for ECDA visits, licensing renewals, SPARK/SPARK 2.0 assessments, and internal reviews

• Work with Principals to identify operational gaps and implement improvement plans

• Ensure consistency in operational practices and standards across centres

Principal Coaching & Leadership Development

• Coach and support Centre Principals in their professional development

• Share best practices across centres and encourage operational consistency

• Build strong working relationships with centre leadership teams

• Support succession planning and leadership capability development where required

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with the Executive Director, HQ support teams, and Centre Principals

• Partner with HR, Finance, Marketing/Enrolment and Curriculum teams on centre-related matters

• Support organisational initiatives and projects when required

• Foster positive relationships with parents, community stakeholders, and relevant external parties

Requirements

• Strong experience within preschool, childcare, or early childhood education

• Experience as a Principal, Senior Principal, Cluster Principal, or equivalent leadership position

• Good understanding of ECDA regulations, licensing requirements, and SPARK/SPARK 2.0 frameworks

• Experience overseeing multiple centres or supporting multiple-site operations would be advantageous

• Strong stakeholder management and people leadership skills

• Comfortable working within a collaborative and hands-on environment

• Passion for supporting and developing centre leaders

Additional Information

• Oversight of multiple preschool centres across Singapore

• Travel between centres will be required

• Opportunity to contribute towards strengthening operations and leadership capability across the organisation

EA Personnel: Sim Ee Targa

EA Reg ID: R1102530

EA Licence No.:24C2359