British School Principal

The British School operates as a division of Seoul Foreign School. Established in 1912, Seoul Foreign School (SFS) currently serves over 1,580 children from PK-2 through 12th grade, drawn from over 50 different countries. Its is a Christian school for everyone and has a long-standing reputation as one of the leading international schools in Asia. A wealth of information on Seoul Foreign School, including video clips of the school and community, can be found on their website www.seoulforeign.org.

Situated on 25 acres in a park-like environment within the city of Seoul, SFS is a not-for-profit school, with an annual operating budget in excess of US $60 million. All overseas faculty and administration are housed on campus or in apartments close to campus. Administrative and faculty turnover is normally low with faculty staying five or more years on average.

Seoul Foreign School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS). As a world IB (International Baccalaureate) school, it offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). In the British school, it offers the English National Curriculum (ENC) through the International Curriculum Framework which includes International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC).

The Head of School is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the team as Seoul Foreign School – British School Principal. This position will report to the Head of School. The British School Principal is a member of the Senior Administrative team. Key roles include leading and managing the daily operation of the British school (approximately 135 students Key Stage 1-2); providing leadership for the British School (BS) leadership teams to ensure the continued development of the instructional program; developing a collaborative, nurturing environment for faculty; recruitment; working closely with the AHOS-Academics to implement best practice with respect to the curriculum; supervision and appraisal of the British School faculty; compassionately working with British school students while balancing both disciplinary and informal counseling roles, effectively projecting the school’s image in the community; and providing active, timely, and effective communication regarding British school programs and activities.