Principal Wanted at International Schools in Korea

International School

Start Date	Open Until Filled
Student Type	Elementary, Middle, High
Salary	Negotiable, depending on experience
Working Hours	Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M – 4:30 P.M
Benefits	4 Major Insurances · Housing Allowance Provided
Visa Type	F Visa
Location	Korea

1. Role and Responsibilities

The Principal plays a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of the school while contributing to long-term planning and development. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas of school life — from academics and student support to events and parent communication.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Academic Leadership

• Support curriculum planning and implementation across Elementary and Secondary
• Help maintain strong instructional practices through lesson plan review and teacher feedback
• Conduct classroom observations and support ongoing academic development

Teacher Support & Collaboration

• Assist with teacher recruitment, onboarding, and support
• Work closely with teachers to ensure a positive and productive teaching environment
• Support day-to-day coordination, scheduling, and staff needs

Admissions & Student Experience

• Support admissions processes, including parent interviews and student placement
• Help welcome and onboard new students and families
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture

Student Support

• Collaborate with the leadership team to address student academic and behavioral needs
• Participate in parent meetings when needed
• Help ensure systems are in place to support student well-being

School Operations & Events

• Support planning of the academic calendar, school events, and programs
• Assist in coordinating field trips, extracurricular programs, and special events
• Help manage schedules, timetables, and key school processes

Parent & Community Communication

• Communicate with parents through meetings, events, and school updates
• Support parent engagement opportunities such as PTAs and Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Help maintain clear and consistent communication across the school

General Leadership & Administration

• Collaborate with the leadership team on school-wide planning and initiatives
• Support policy implementation and school systems
• Oversee relationships with selected academic partnerships, external vendors, and programs, serving as the main point of contact

2. Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field
• Experience in education (teaching or leadership role preferred)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred:

• Experience in an international school setting
• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Direct experience in school leadership or management of a large organization

Email your resume to [email protected]

Recruiter: Derek O'Grady

Phone: +82 10-8245-6793

Email: [email protected]

Company: Embark Recruiting

Address: Suite 402, Samimdang-ro 31, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Business Registration No.: 227-86-02835

To apply, email [email protected]