Vice Principal - International School

About the role

Ascend International School, a sister business of Success Admissions offering Cambridge IGCSE, A-Level and Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) programmes, is seeking a Vice Principal based in Yangon. The Vice Principal joins the academic leadership team alongside the Principal, the management board and department heads, helping align the UK and Canadian curricula and support students and faculty.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery, integration and compliance of the IGCSE, A-Level and OSSD programmes, ensuring teaching methods follow global best practice.
• Manage daily operations, including master scheduling, faculty resource allocation and facility management.
• Lead teacher evaluation, mentorship and professional development, and build a high-performance culture among instructional staff.
• Work with Success Admissions to align academic advising with global university admissions strategies.
• Maintain compliance with Cambridge International and Ontario Ministry of Education standards, manage curriculum audits, reporting and external assessments.
• Act as main liaison for parents and guardians on academic progress, behaviour and curriculum pathways.

Required profile

• Master's degree (preferred) in Education, Educational Leadership, Public Policy or a related field.
• At least 5 years in educational leadership or senior academic administration in an international school setting.
• Deep knowledge of the UK curriculum (IGCSE and A-Levels); strong familiarity with the OSSD framework is highly preferred.
• Ability to read operational scorecards, balance educational outcomes with business objectives and drive school growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and proven ability to manage relationships with parents, staff and executives.

What we offer

• Competitive executive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing network of educational enterprises.
• A collaborative environment with leading admissions and educational consulting partners.
• Professional development and ongoing leadership training.

To apply, send a CV, a cover letter explaining your leadership philosophy and relevant curriculum experience, and contact details for three professional references to the school's recruitment channel; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.