Secondary School Principal

Location: Grace International School, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Contract Type: Full-time

Reports to: CEO

Purpose:

The Principal of Grace Secondary School (GSS) will provide effective leadership and management in collaboration with the principal of Grace Primary School (GPS) and the CEO of DexServe and follow the policies approved by the Grace Board. This role will foster a school culture grounded in the core values of Faith, Collaboration, Excellence, and Service.

The Principal is responsible for ensuring high-quality education aligned with the English National Curriculum while promoting Christian education within a multicultural environment.

Essential Requirements:

• A passion for serving God through education
• Full endorsement of Grace’s Statement of Faith
• 5+ years of teaching and/or leadership experience within an educational setting
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (postgraduate degree preferred)
• Valid teaching certification/license (e.g., PGCE or equivalent qualification)
• Understanding of the English National Curriculum

Work Hours:

A flexible schedule is required to meet the dynamic needs of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

Educational Leadership

• Collaborate with leadership teams to promote the objectives, values, and purpose of GSS.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of an education aligned with the English National Curriculum.
• Foster excellent staff relations and support the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning.
• Ensure effective teaching through structured monitoring and review.
• Provide professional development opportunities for staff.
• Build relationships with educational leaders, institutions, and associations.

Personnel Management

• Identify staffing needs and communicate them to leadership.
• Facilitate the hiring process for education faculty.
• Supervise and manage individual professional appraisals.
• Promote unity and a shared sense of purpose among teaching staff.
• Keep the CEO informed of relevant teaching staff issues.
• Ensure personnel management aligns with school policies.

School Management

• Collaborate with leadership to prepare the annual budget.
• Approve payments.

External/Public Relations

• Promote positive communication with the wider school community.
• Facilitate effective home-school communication.
• Encourage community involvement in school activities.

Miscellaneous

• Attend meetings across campuses and build relationships.
• Collaborate with Campus Managers and Coordinators to provide consistent discipline.
• Maintain a clear enrollment policy.
• Coordinate and lead additional activities.

Visa and Benefits:

We are pleased to offer visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates to facilitate their employment at Grace International School. Our benefits include a monthly stipend, housing, domestic help, airfare, transportation, medical, and more.

This role offers an opportunity to impact students’ lives by leading with a focus on faith, service, and academic excellence in a vibrant multicultural environment. 

If you are a dedicated and experienced Primary School Teacher, we invite you to join the Grace International School community. APPLY NOW to contribute to the academic and personal development of our students.