Vice Principal Wanted at an International School in Seoul, Korea for 2026 - 2027 School Year / Jul - Aug 2026 Start

Company Name: Embark Recruiting

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Job Details

Visa Type
F VISAKorean
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Career Level
Manager
English
Native
Korean
Native
Languages
English: Native / Korean: Native
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Education > International school
Student Type
Elementary & Middle High
Job Start Time
Morning
Start Date
Jul 1, 2026

Job Description



1. Role and Responsibilities


The Vice Principal plays a key role in ensuring a smooth day-to-day functioning of the school
while contributing to long-term planning and development. This position is ideal for someone
who enjoys working across multiple areas of school life- from academics and student support to
events and parent communication.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

 

Academic Leadership
• Support curriculum planning and implementation across Elementary and Secondary
• Help maintain strong instructional practices through lesson plan review and teacher
feedback
• Conduct classroom observations and support ongoing academic development

 

Teacher Support & Collaboration
• Assist with teacher recruitment, onboarding, and support
• Work closely with teachers to ensure a positive and productive teaching environment
• Support day-to-day coordination, scheduling, and staff needs

 

Admissions & Student Experience
• Support admissions processes including parent interviews and student placement
• Help welcome and onboard new students and families
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture

 

Student Support
• Collaborate with the leadership team to address student academic and behavioral needs
• Participate in parent meetings when needed
• Help ensure systems are in place to support student well-being

 

School Operations & Events
• Support planning of the academic calendar, school events, and programs
• Assist in coordinating field trips, extracurricular programs, and special events
• Help manage schedules, timetables, and key school processes

 

Parent & Community Communication
• Communicate with parents through meetings, events, and school updates

• Support parent engagement opportunities such as PTAs and Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Help maintain clear and consistent communication across the school

 

General Leadership & Administration
• Collaborate with the leadership team on school-wide planning and initiatives
• Support policy implementation and school systems
• Oversee relationships with selected academic partnerships, external vendors, and
programs, serving as the main point of contact


2. Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field
• Experience in education (teaching or leadership role preferred)
• Bilingual fluency in English and Korean
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Preferred: Experience in an international school setting, master’s degree in a relevant field, direct experience in school leadership or management of a large organization

Salary

Negotiable depending on education, experience and qualifications

Benefits

• Insured with the 4 National Insurances

Housing

Not Provided

How to apply

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If you have any additional questions or concerns, please send a message directly to the school or recruiter.

Embark Recruiting

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Company Type
Recruitment Agency
Founded
2003
Employees
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