Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Principal – Early Childhood Education di Space Executive - Maukerja

We are partnering with an established preschool in Singapore to appoint an experienced Principal to lead the school through its next phase of development.

This is a leadership opportunity for an educator who believes that a successful preschool should be education-led, child-centred and professionally managed. The successful candidate will combine strong school leadership and operational capabilities with a genuine passion for early childhood education, teacher development and creating an outstanding experience for children and families.

The school adopts a progressive, inquiry-based and Reggio Emilia-inspired educational philosophy. Prior Reggio Emilia experience is not essential, but candidates should be open-minded, reflective and genuinely interested in progressive approaches to early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the preschool, ensuring high standards across education, operations, people and parent engagement.
• Maintain a visible presence within the school, developing a strong understanding of classroom practices, children, teachers and the wider school community.
• Build, motivate and develop a high-performing teaching team while establishing clear expectations, accountability and professional standards.
• Ensure teacher performance is managed fairly, consistently and objectively through professional observation and evidence-based assessment.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Curriculum Leader to strengthen teaching quality, curriculum delivery and pedagogical development.
• Promote a child-centred and inquiry-based learning environment that supports the wellbeing, development and curiosity of every child.
• Build strong relationships with parents and manage complaints, conflicts and sensitive situations calmly, professionally and effectively.
• Ensure parent concerns are followed through to resolution while balancing individual needs with the principles and interests of the school.
• Oversee the effective day-to-day operation of the preschool, including staffing, compliance, administration and school standards.
• Take ownership of agreed initiatives and ensure strong execution, communication and follow-through.
• Support enrolment growth through prospective parent engagement, school tours and clear communication of the school's educational philosophy.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen the school's reputation, parent satisfaction and long-term sustainability.

Requirements

• Strong leadership experience within an early childhood or preschool environment, ideally as a Principal, Vice Principal, Centre Leader or equivalent.
• A genuine passion for working with children and a strong belief in the value of early childhood education.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop educators while maintaining appropriate accountability.
• Strong interpersonal judgement and a fair, respectful and consistent approach to people management.
• Excellent parent communication skills, including experience handling complaints, difficult conversations and sensitive situations.
• A strong educational mindset and genuine interest in teaching quality, curriculum, child development and teacher development.
• An appreciation for progressive and child-centred educational approaches; exposure to Reggio Emilia or inquiry-based learning would be advantageous.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with curriculum and pedagogical leaders without needing to control every educational decision.
• Strong organisational skills, ownership mentality and the ability to execute consistently.
• High levels of integrity, transparency and professional judgement.
• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of the importance of enrolment, parent satisfaction, staff quality and school reputation.