Job Description

The

Canadian International School

is one of the best IB schools in Singapore

offering all 3 IB programs for students aged 2 to 18 years

. Programs also include Chinese-English and French-English bilingual programs, STEAM, and Open Minds.

The Head of School Position:

Do you have?

Plus 15 years school leadership experience?

A track record of significantly increasing student enrollment?

Depth of understanding and experience in the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum?

Key Accountability (main purpose of the role):

The Head of School is responsible for the strategic, academic, financial, human resources and operational leadership of the Canadian International School (CIS), located in Singapore. This includes ensuring that the school delivers

world-class IB education

, maintains strong financial sustainability, and fosters a thriving community for students, staff, and families.



The role requires balancing the dual responsibilities of

academic excellence

(curriculum design, delivery, and innovation) and

business leadership

(financial performance, strategic growth, stakeholder engagement). The Head of School will work closely with the Board of Directors to shape the long-term vision and direction of CIS, while also serving as its primary representative to stakeholders in Singapore, China, Malaysia and the wider global community.



Position bilingualism as a defining strength of CIS by embedding bilingual and cross-cultural learning opportunities across academics and student life. This will serve as a key differentiator, enhancing CIS's reputation and strengthening its appeal to globally minded and diverse communities.



The Head of School brings creativity and collaboration in leading a strong senior management team as well as a diverse Board of Directors, and ensures that the organization is focused on their core business areas.

If you are interested in this exciting and substantial leadership position, please visit the CIS website to find out more about the school (https://www.cis.edu.sg/)

Location:

Lakeside Campus, 7 Jurong West Street 41, Singapore 649414