Principal

About the role

We are seeking a hands-on, execution-driven Principal to lead curriculum, compliance, and academic operations. This is a core role ensuring the school is academically ready, compliant, and operationally sound for launch and growth.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure all subjects and courses are aligned with MOE framework (Primary and Secondary levels)
• Prepare, review, and update all academic documents for EduTrust / SSG submission
• Manage addition and removal of subjects with SSG approval
• Work closely with EduTrust consultants to ensure full compliance
• Design full-year academic timetable and weekly timetables
• Source, interview, and onboard teachers
• Ensure all teachers are registered and approved by SSG
• Deploy teachers across subjects and levels efficiently
• Plan each semester in advance, including timetable, teachers, and classroom usage
• Build and document SOPs for academic operations

About you

• Minimum 5 years of experience in education and academic operations
• Proven experience in curriculum planning, timetabling, and teacher management
• Familiar with EduTrust / SSG / CPE requirements
• Strong understanding of Singapore MOE curriculum (Primary and Secondary)
• Experience in academic leadership roles (e.g. Academic Director, Programme Head)
• Strong execution ability, able to build systems from scratch
• Comfortable working in a startup school environment with high ownership

About us

Nanyang International School (NIS) is a private education institution being built from the ground up under the Nanyang Institute of Management ecosystem. The school delivers a Singapore MOE-aligned curriculum with clear academic pathways for international students.