Early Years & Primary Principal - Seoul, South Korea

Position: Early Years & Primary Principal - Seoul, South Korea - August 2026
- Early Years and Primary Principal
- Seoul, South Korea
- July/August 2026 start

This is a leading Nursery and Pre-Prep following the EYFS and National Curriculum of England and accepting Korean and international students from Pre-Nursery to Year 2.

The Head’s role is to provide strong, effective leadership across the whole campus, ensuring excellent outcomes in all areas of school life while prioritising student well-being. The Head is fully responsible for the organisation, safety, staffing, curriculum quality, and alignment of policies with the wider School Group, and works closely with other campuses.

Key responsibilities include overseeing both sites, ensuring health and safety, maintaining high-quality teaching and assessment for students of all abilities, meeting student number targets, and ensuring sufficient staffing. The Head does not have a regular teaching timetable but may cover lessons when needed.

The role requires experience in Early Years and/or KS1, strong knowledge of modern teaching practices for younger learners, and excellent communication with parents and other stakeholders. It is well suited to an aspiring Head with middle leadership experience or an experienced leader comfortable working within a group structure. There is potential for the role to develop into a more senior position overseeing EY and KS1 practice across multiple schools.

The ideal candidate will have:

* Bachelor’s degree and postgraduate qualification in Education (leadership qualification desirable)

* Leadership experience in educational settings, ideally all-through schools

* Strong decision-making, organisational, strategic, and problem-solving skills

* Proven ability in people management and staff development

* Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive partnerships with parents and stakeholders

* High level of cultural sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy

* Strong commitment to safeguarding and student well-being

* Ability to drive school improvement and organisational growth in collaboration with leaders

* Confidence in public speaking

* Knowledge of Early Years and KS1 education and assessment (desirable)

* Hard-working, resilient, flexible, and enthusiastic with high expectations

* Team-oriented leader with a positive attitude and sense of humour

COMPENSATION:
This will be discussed with short-listed candidates but will include :

● A regionally competitive salary for the size of school

● Suitable accommodation (utilities and condominium charges, if applicable, paid by Head)

● Annual flight allowance for Head (and family if appropriate)

● Free education for Head’s children at one or more of our campuses

● Annual Professional Development allowance

● Enrolment in Korea’s National Health Service plus a top-up private health policy