Center Head (Early Learning Campus)

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