Founding Principal — Cambridge International School; Relocate

Position: Founding Principal — Cambridge International School (Relocate  )
Job Title:

Founding Principal — Thinkers' Valley World School (Relocate to Jaipur, India)
Company:  Thinkers' Valley World School

Location:

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Workplace type:  On-site

Employment type:

Full-time

Thinkers Valley World School  is a new Cambridge International school being built in Jaipur, India, with its first cohort opening in April 2027.

We are recruiting our Founding Principal from outside India — specifically from the EU, UK, and progressive education environments — to lead the academic vision of the school from its very first day.

This is a founding leadership role focused entirely on academics. You will not inherit a finished system. You will help design the curriculum, the pedagogy, the teacher culture, the classroom rituals, and the soul of the school.

Timeline
We are actively reviewing applications and engaging with candidates now
Target joining date:
September 2026 – October 2026
Admissions open:
November 2026
First cohort opens:
April 2027

Scope of the role (please read carefully)
This is a focused academic leadership role. The Founding Principal will lead everything within the academic domain — curriculum, pedagogy, teacher development, classroom culture, student learning, and academic parent communication.

The operational side of the school — financial management, staff hiring and firing, HR processes, vendor management, infrastructure, and administration — will be handled by the founding management team.

The Principal will provide academic input on teacher selection and partner with management on building the academic team, but final hiring, firing, and HR decisions rest with management.
We believe this clarity of focus gives our Founding Principal the autonomy to concentrate their energy on what matters most: the quality of learning inside our classrooms.

About the school
Cambridge International pathway
First cohort approximately 200–250 students
Day school initially; boarding and day-boarding from the following session
A founding management team committed to thoughtful, child-centered, inquiry-led education

Required qualifications
Master's degree in a relevant field (MA, MSc, MPhil, or equivalent)
Master's degree in Education (M.Ed, MA Education, MSc Education, or equivalent)
Professional teaching qualification or school leadership qualification, where applicable
Significant teaching experience and academic leadership experience
Experience in a Cambridge, international, Finnish, Danish, Scandinavian, or progressive school environment
Strong understanding of curriculum design, assessment, pedagogy, and teacher development
Professional standing suitable for leading a Cambridge-pathway international school

Key responsibilities (academic only)
Lead the academic vision and curriculum design across grades
Mentor, train, and develop the founding teaching team through professional development, classroom observation, and ongoing feedback
Design school culture, rituals, assemblies, house systems, and student leadership
Lead academic parent communication, including admissions conversations and parent workshops
Oversee day-to-day academic operations alongside the founding management team
Provide academic input on teacher selection (final hiring decisions sit with management)
Ensure Cambridge alignment and academic regulatory compliance

What we offer
Competitive compensation (discussed based on profile and experience)
Relocation, accommodation, visa, and documentation support
High autonomy within the academic domain and direct partnership with the founding management team
The chance to build the academic identity of a school from its foundation
Life in Jaipur — one of India's most beautiful and well-connected cities, 4–5 hours from Delhi by road, with its own international airport

How to apply

Send your CV, a short note on your educational philosophy, and a brief reflection on why building a new school in India excites you to: