Secondary Principal
Teach in a Cambridge-certified International School!
UIA International School of Tokyo (UIA) is one of the few Cambridge-certified international schools IN TOKYO with students from Early Years to Grade 12. Cambridge curriculum and assessments are designed to encourage students to develop and become confident, responsible, reflective, innovative, and engaged learners.
UIA is a rapidly growing school with over 560 students and is welcoming dedicated and highly motivated Primary and Secondary School Teachers, who will engage and inspire UIA students.
At UIA, we aspire to create culturally sensitive, environmentally responsible, global citizens who are prepared to represent and are capable of becoming the leaders of tomorrow’s generation.
| Position Title |
Secondary Principal |
|---|---|
| Commencement Date |
August 2026 |
| Division/Department | Secondary/Grades 6-12 |
| Reports To | Head of School |
| Position Type | Full Time |
| Campus Location | Kiba Campus / Ishima Campus |
🟦 Position Objective
The Secondary Principal fosters an engaging, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment aligned with the Cambridge International Curriculum and the Cambridge Learner Attributes — developing students who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative, and engaged learners.
This senior leadership position provides strategic, academic, and pastoral leadership across the secondary school. This role ensures high standards of teaching and learning, student wellbeing, and programme coherence aligned with the Cambridge curriculum and the UIA guiding statements.
The Secondary Principal supports the Head of School, leads faculty, drives school improvement, and fosters a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous learning environment.
🟦 Position Profile
- Provide day-to-day leadership of the Secondary School in alignment with policies, Cambridge expectations, and safeguarding requirements.
- Lead and support secondary teachers in curriculum planning, assessment, instruction, and professional growth.
- Oversee student behaviour expectations, discipline, and restorative processes to ensure a positive learning culture.
- Support the Head of School in whole-school strategic initiatives, accreditation processes, and community engagement.
🟦 Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in Education (or equivalent).
- Recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, B.Ed., M.Ed., or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in an international or comparable educational setting.
- Demonstrated excellence in communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability in ongoing school improvement, leading diverse teams, managing challenges constructively, and making informed decisions.
Preferred
- Experience in Cambridge International or international education
- Familiarity with Cambridge online platforms, FARIA products, Google Workspace, and digital learning platforms.
- Experience working across multiple campuses.
🟦 Key Responsibilities
Academic and Pastoral Support
- Monitor student progress and lead interventions for academic, behavioural, and emotional concerns.
- Identify and support students requiring academic, emotional, or motivational guidance related to future planning.
- Promote growth-oriented and realistic goal-setting through structured student meetings and mentorship.
- Oversee advisory, wellbeing, and safeguarding programmes aligned with Cambridge Learner Attributes.
- Collaborate with the University and Career Counsellor to ensure smooth transitions to tertiary pathways.
- Manage UIA scholarship applications.
- Collaborate with the University and Career Counsellor to ensure smooth transitions to tertiary pathways.
- Manage UIA scholarship applications.
Program Development
Lead continuous improvement of the secondary curriculum, ensuring alignment with Cambridge standards and best practices.
- Develop new academic and co-curricular initiatives that support student wellbeing, leadership, and achievement.
- Develop a culture of ongoing professional development
- Strengthen quality assurance through teacher observation, coaching, and professional development.
- Contribute to whole-school policies, handbooks, and operational procedures.
Promote the integration of educational technology and digital tools for learning.
Data Management and Reporting
- Maintain accurate academic records, attendance data, and internal assessments.
- Oversee the collection and analysis of student achievement data to inform school improvement.
- Support tracking of university applications, offers, and matriculation outcomes in cooperation with guidance staff.
Ensure timely reporting and documentation for Cambridge, internal assessments, and school leadership.
School Representation and Communication
- Build positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, and external partners.
- Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress, curriculum changes, behaviour concerns, and school initiatives.
- Represent the Secondary School at events, conferences, workshops, and community engagements.
Promote a culture of respect, inclusion, transparency, and service.
🟦 Personal Attributes
- Demonstrates and models the Cambridge Learner Attributes: confident, responsible, reflective, innovative, and engaged.
- Collaborative, reflective, and growth-oriented educator committed to ongoing professional learning.
- High intercultural awareness, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong classroom management and behaviour leadership philosophy grounded in respect and restorative practices.
- Deep commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.
- A sense of humour and ability to be flexible.
🟦Child Welfare
UIA International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The expectation is that all staff, volunteers, and contractors share this commitment. All staff undergo onsite training. Safe recruitment practice and reference checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
🟦 Application Process
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Copies of degrees and teaching certifications
- Referee request:
- 3 referees (email and phone)
- Including your current head of school (or equivalent)
- Minimum two direct conversation contacts
- Background Check: current country (where applicable)
If you are interested in joining our UIA community, please send the above to recruitment@uia.jp OR apply in the Online Application below.
Due to the volume of applications received, we will contact only selected applicants for an interview.
We look forward to receiving your application!
