Principal Talent Pool

Nord Anglia Education is a leading premium international schools organisation with over 80 schools in 33 countries across the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 80,000 students, shaping a generation of creative and resilient global citizens who graduate with everything they need for success, whatever they choose to be or do in life. 

At a Nord Anglia Education school, students get an education that goes beyond the classroom. We offer the chance to collaborate with students at schools across the world, and learn about different cultures from different teachers. We give each child the chance to develop a broader view of the world. And we collaborate with revered global institutions such as The Juilliard School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and King’s College London to provide students with opportunities to learn from the best. 

Principal Talent Pool 

At the heart of every outstanding school is an outstanding Principal. In preparation for future Principal vacancies, Nord Anglia are seeking to develop and maintain a global talent pool of potential candidates. When a new Principal appointment is confirmed, candidates with the right level of experience in the Principal Talent Pool will be invited to apply. We are seeking forward-thinking, ambitious and experienced individuals who are passionate about education and have the skills and experience to make a significant impact on our students and school community. 

Our Principals are expected to:

• Understand how to blend the best of premium education with contemporary international thinking to create a distinctive positioning for the school;
• Drive the marketing and admissions process of their school with passion and a focus on quality that grows the number of students;
• Understand that leading learning is at the heart of school leadership;
• Collaborate and build high performing teams, and be able to inspire, motivate and develop sustainable relationships with all members of their school community;

• Demonstrate a flair for attracting, retaining and developing talent;
• Manage financial budgets with astuteness and engage and contribute successfully to the wider organisation;

• Engage with students, teachers, parents and community leaders in a manner that is open, inclusive and conveys the values of the organisation and school.

What we offer 

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of thousands of people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more. 

As a Nord Anglia Education principal, you will have access to a wide range of resources to support your success. We offer the following: 

• A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale 
• An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge and collaboration 
• A culture which is fair and consultative   
• Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career 

As a part of the Nord Anglia family, you will be a valued member of our Senior Leadership Team, which meets regularly to help shape and drive the success of Nord Anglia Education. You will also have access to support from education experts and excellent professional development opportunities through Nord Anglia University and our Executive Leadership Programme. Additionally, we offer an attractive remuneration package including competitive salary and benefits. 

We are committed to achieving a more equitable and inclusive workplace and welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 

To register your interest and find out more, please apply with a copy of your CV highlighting your educational leadership experience. 

Please note, only candidates that are progressed to an interview will be contacted.