Principal Position Opening

Company Name: Gangnam International School

Employer Type: Direct Hire

Date Posted :
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Job Details

Visa Type
F VISA
Education Level
Master's Degree
Career Level
Manager
English
Native
Korean
Conversational
Languages
English: Native / Korean: Conversational
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Academic Leadership and Support > Administration
Student Type
High Elementary & Middle
Start Date
Aug 10, 2026 (Deadline to Apply Jun 30, 2026)

Job Description

Gangnam International School (GIS)

Gangnam International School is seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal to lead our academic and administrative operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication skills, and a deep commitment to student-centered education.

Key Responsibilities

School Administration

  • -Oversee daily school operations and ensure smooth administrative management

  • -Develop and implement school policies and procedures

  • -Coordinate with administrative staff to maintain an efficient and organized school environment

Faculty Leadership and Management

  • -Supervise, support, and evaluate teaching staff

  • -Foster a collaborative and professional teaching culture

  • -Lead teacher meetings, professional development, and instructional improvement initiatives

Parent and Community Communication

  • -Build strong relationships with families and the school community

  • -Organize parent meetings and maintain transparent communication

 

School Events and Programs

  • -Plan and oversee major school events, academic programs, and extracurricular activities

  • -Ensure smooth execution of school-wide events and community initiatives

 

Accreditation and School Development

  • -Lead and manage accreditation processes 

  • -Ensure compliance with international school standards

  • -Support long-term strategic development and school improvement initiatives

 

Qualifications

  • -Proven leadership experience in an educational setting (international school experience preferred)

  • -Strong organizational and administrative skills

  • -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • -Experience managing faculty and staff

  • -Familiarity with international accreditation processes is highly preferred

  • -Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school culture

 

Preferred

  • Previous experience as a principal, vice principal, or academic director

  • Experience working in an international school environment

  • Strong understanding of international curricula and standards

 

Application

Interested candidates should submit the following:

  • Resume / CV

  • Cover letter

  • Professional references

 

Benefits

Full paid vacations with no Summer and Winter Camps

Housing

Housing Allowance Provided

Location

33 Saemmaeul 2-gil, Seocho District, Seoul, South Korea

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How to apply

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Contact Information

Primary Phone Number: +82-025446818

Email: janek@igis.kr

Gangnam International School

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Gangnam International School
Company Type
School/Education
Academic Systems
International School, Common Core, AP
Founded
2012
Employees
11 - 50

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