Middle School Principal

**International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC)**
Vietnam**Job type**:

Full Time, Fixed Term**Start date**:

20 July 202620 October 2025**Job overview**:

International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) is the pre-eminent international school operating in South Vietnam. Educating 1500+ students across Grades KG-12, ISHCMC celebrates a truly international community of over 60 nationalities, consistently seen as making up the school.ISHCMC is recognized as the first international school of the city, with a legacy of over 30 years of success. As a premium school in the city, it is regarded as having some of the best facilities and resources available to students and the school community. ISHCMC was the first IB continuum program school in HCMC and continues to champion the holistic nature of the IB curriculum and educational values. To strengthen the existing ISHCMC pathways to graduation, the school is currently investigating the introduction of the Advanced Placement (AP) Program to complement the strength of its IBDP provision. ISHCMC is recognized as one of the top schools within the global Cognita family of schools, and although aligned to Cognita’s vision of non-selective entry, ISHCMC consistently sees IBDP averages of 34+ and cohort destinations across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.ISHCMC, or the International School Ho Chi Minh City, offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) curriculum for grades 6-8 that emphasizes inquiry-based learning, transdisciplinary skills, and a holistic approach to education, focusing on critical thinking, research, and social-emotional development.

**Position Objective**
- ISHCMC seeks a dynamic instructional leader with exceptional interpersonal skills to serve as the Principal of the Middle School. The successful individual will be the Ambassador Person of Middle School, representing, advocating, marketing and engaging with the community.
- The Middle School Principal will lead 350 plus students and 30 plus staff members to achieve robust educational outcomes aligned to the AERO standards and with MYP approach. ISHCMC prides itself on culturally responsive leaders who are intuitive culture-builders with a passion for student success in academics and social-emotional growth.
- The successful leader will build on instructional and cultural initiatives, with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.
- The school celebrates leaders who model an active learning stance, believe in the power of the collective, and demonstrate intellectual humility.

**Reports to**:

Head of School on Strategic leadership and overall outcomes of the School Division.
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Deputy Head of School on daily operations and academic and pastoral alignment of the School DivisionScope of duties includes but is not limited to:
**Leadership**:

- Set Direction for Middle School Programs. Promote Middle School as a vital component of the whole school community.
- Highlight the uniqueness of Middle programs and achievements.
- Collaborate with the Executive Leadership and Senior Management Teams to develop and implement innovative educational strategies that align with the school’s improvement plan and mission.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, setting ambitious goals for student achievement and faculty development.
- Actively participate in community outreach initiatives to enhance the school’s profile and foster partnerships with local organizations.
- Champion Student Engagement. Advocate for student voice and agency, encouraging participation in decision-making processes and school activities to enhance their educational experience.
- Lead teaching & learning at the Middle School in alignment with the school's strategic plan. This includes ensuring high-quality professional learning, deep collaboration among teams, and effective teacher feedback & evaluation.

**Management**:

- Support the scheduling of classes and faculty assignments to optimize resource allocation.
- Ensure the effective administration of assessments such as but not limited to MAP, and analyse results to improve curriculum and instruction and share with staff, students and parents.
- Regularly review and revise curriculum guide, student handbook, etc. in Middle School.
- Under the direction of the Deputy Head of School liaise with other Divisional Principals in leading whole school orientation for new and returning faculty and staff.
- Manage Middle School budget and ensure appropriate use of resources.
- To provide detailed reports for the Head of School and any other reports throughout the year.

**Staff Development**:

- Lead efforts to recruit and retain high-quality faculty who are committed to the School’s vision and values.
- Ensure regular evaluation of staff performance and provide constructive feedback, make efficient decisions on any unsatisfactory professional practice.
- To professionally self-evaluate soliciting feedback from constituents. The Head of School ultimat