Principal – Nexus International School (Singapore)

An experienced and innovative Principal is sought for one of Singapore’s most distinctive premium international schools.

From August 2025

Nexus International School (Singapore) is an empowering, learning-focused community. We strive to create an honest, open and innovative community with our learners, parents and peers.

We are part of Taylor’s Education Group, one of the most significant education groups in South East Asia. We are a private, co-educational international IB World School catering for learners aged 3-18. The school enrolled its first learners in July 2011 and, following eight years of rapid growth, we moved to an iconic purpose-built campus in central Singapore in January 2020. Designed by educators, our new campus offers flexible and innovative learning spaces that support learner agency and enhance the learning experience.

Nexus Singapore’s rapid growth trajectory is set to continue: we currently cater to 1,500 learners representing 60 different nationalities, and we expect to reach our capacity of 2,000 learners in the next couple of years. This is therefore an exciting opportunity to lead and continue to shape a school that is fast becoming one of Singapore’s leading educational institutions.

The next Principal will continue to develop our school as a thriving, forward-thinking learning community, as well as work with the wider Taylor’s Family to embed the Taylor’s approach to education and the distinctive Nexus International Schools blend of innovation and excellence. The ‘Nexus Way’ is learner-focused with an emphasis on technology to enhance learning and creativity alongside entrepreneurship, the development of critical thinking, and support for learners to understand themselves and the world around them. Nexus Singapore aims to create students who are confident communicators, collaborators and problem-solvers and are prepared for the challenges of the world they will enter.

The successful candidate will be an educator with a commitment to excellence in an inclusive, diverse and holistic environment and a keen interest in innovation and contemporary ideas in education. With the operations of the new campus now established, the Principal will have a real opportunity to focus on teaching and learning and to strengthen further the reputation of Nexus within Singapore. They will combine a track record of highly successful leadership in large school settings with cultural awareness, political nous and a global perspective to inspire the entire Nexus Singapore community. First-class communication skills with the gravitas to act as a visible leader and ambassador are crucial, as is a genuine resonance with the IB and an authentic commitment to the mission, vision and core values of Nexus.

The position is available from August 2025. We strongly encourage interested candidates to read the candidate information and outline of the role (two documents) on the RSAcademics website.

For a preliminary, confidential conversation about the roles with Jean Sullivan, Head of International Search, Keith Clark, Head of International Leadership Appointments or Chris Edwards, Senior Advisor, please contact jeansullivan@rsacademics.com.

The deadline for the receipt of applications is Tuesday 30 July 2024 at 10:00 (UK) / 17:00 (Singapore)

To apply, candidates should complete an application form electronically and submit it to RSAcademics, together with a letter of application, CV/résumé, and completed data sharing agreement. Please click the Apply Now link on the right side of this page. You will be taken to an online portal where you will be able to download the application materials. Please follow the instructions provided to complete your application. Guidance on the letter of application can be found in the candidate information. Please make sure your letter is tailored to this role; an application letter that is largely generic is discouraged and may lead to your application not being considered.

Should you have any queries relating to submission of your application, please contact Alison Hooper, Project Coordinator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Alison can also be reached by calling +44(0)1858 383163.

Nexus Singapore is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be prepared to undergo stringent child protection screening including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS (or equivalent) is required.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.