About the role

Role Overview

The Center Head will be the academic, operational, cultural, and administrative leader of the Early Learning Campus.

The role requires a dynamic leader who can:

•Lead curriculum implementation
•Ensure exceptional early childhood learning experiences
•Drive admissions & parent engagement
•Build and mentor high-performing teams
•Ensure smooth daily operations
•Create a nurturing and inspiring school culture

The ideal candidate should deeply understand:

•Early childhood education
•Child psychology
•Parent expectations
•Teacher development
•School operations
•International education philosophy

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

•Lead implementation of IB Early Years philosophy and inquiry-based learning
•Ensure developmentally appropriate practices across all classrooms
•Monitor curriculum planning, classroom delivery, assessments, and documentation
•Conduct classroom observations and mentor teachers regularly
•Ensure high standards of teaching-learning quality

Team Leadership & Staff Management

•Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate teachers and support staff
•Build a positive, collaborative, and accountable work culture
•Conduct regular professional development sessions
•Ensure discipline, punctuality, professionalism, and safeguarding standards

Parent Partnership & Admissions

•Build strong relationships with parents and families
•Conduct parent orientations, counseling, and engagement sessions
•Handle parent concerns professionally and empathetically
•Support admissions counseling and campus walk-ins
•Drive admissions growth and retention

Operations & Administration

•Ensure smooth day-to-day campus functioning
•Maintain safety, hygiene, child protection, and operational standards
•Coordinate transport, security, housekeeping, cafeteria, and support systems
•Ensure compliance with school policies and regulatory requirements

Student Wellbeing & Campus Culture

•Foster a joyful, safe, nurturing, and emotionally secure environment
•Promote holistic development through play, inquiry, creativity, arts, and exploration
•Ensure strong pastoral care and child safeguarding practices

Strategic & Brand Building

•Represent the school professionally with parents and external stakeholders
•Support marketing initiatives, events, and community engagement activities
•Strengthen the brand positioning of Skill Stork Early Learning Campus

Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

•Bachelor’s Degree (Mandatory)
•Master’s Degree in Education / Early Childhood Education preferred
•Montessori / ECCEd / IB / International Curriculum certifications preferred

Experience

•Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in Early Childhood Education
•Minimum 2–3 years in leadership / coordinator / center head role preferred
•Experience in IB / International / Progressive schools preferred

Desired Skills & Competencies

Leadership & Management

•Strong people leadership and team management abilities
•Ability to build systems, structure, and culture

Communication

•Excellent spoken and written English communication
•Strong parent handling and relationship-building skills

Academic Excellence

•Strong understanding of inquiry-based and child-centric pedagogy
•Knowledge of curriculum planning and teacher mentoring

Operational Capability

•Strong organizational and administrative skills
•Ability to multitask and manage campus operations effectively

Personal Attributes

•Warm, approachable, energetic, and professional
•Child-friendly and emotionally intelligent
•Growth mindset with high ownership and accountability

What We Offer

•Opportunity to lead a premium Early Learning Campus
•Collaborative and growth-oriented environment
•Professional development opportunities
•International curriculum exposure
•Leadership growth opportunities
•Salary is not a constraint for deserving candidates

Benefits

Perks and Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience and expertise
Opportunity to work in a well-established IB Programme
Supportive academic leadership and structured working environment
Professional growth and long-term career development opportunities

Why Join Skill Stork International School?

Opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking International school that emphasises child-centred, inquiry-based, and holistic education
Strong focus on Early Years education, play-based learning, student agency, and experiential learning
A collaborative and professional work culture that values leadership, teacher development, and reflective practice
Continuous professional development opportunities in IB and Early Childhood Education
Supportive leadership that encourages creativity, initiative, and pedagogical excellence
Well-equipped infrastructure and learning resources designed to support high-quality Early Years education
A child-centric environment committed to developing confident, curious, independent, and lifelong learners

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is not a constraint for the deserving candidate
Free staff child education
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Leave Encashment
Support for professional development and certifications
Growth-oriented work culture with long-term career progression

Center Head (Early Learning Campus)

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