Principal

• A Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, School Management or a relevant discipline from a recognised university.

• A recognised teaching qualification, such as B.Ed., PGCE, QTS or an equivalent credential, is strongly preferred.

• Additional qualifications in school leadership or international education will be an advantage.

Experience Requirements

• Substantial teaching and leadership experience in a British-curriculum or international school.

• Previous experience as a Principal or Head of School is required.

• Demonstrated experience with Cambridge and/or Pearson Edexcel O Level/IGCSE and A Level programmes.

• Experience in establishing or developing a school or new campus will be an advantage.

• Experience in an Islamic international school, or in integrating academic education with Islamic learning, will be highly valued.

Additional Requirements

• Excellent spoken and written English.

• Strong knowledge of British-curriculum teaching, assessment and school improvement.

• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and build a positive professional culture.

• Commitment to the school’s Islamic ethos and educational mission.

• Sound understanding of safeguarding, child protection and student wellbeing.

• Strong organisational, communication and decision-making skills.

• Integrity, sound judgement and a respectful approach to students, colleagues and parents.

• Willingness to work full-time on campus in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Lead with Vision. Inspire Excellence. Educate for Both Worlds.
We invite applications from experienced, visionary and dedicated educational leaders for the position of Principal at Averroes International School Bashundhara.
British educators and Muslim educators from around the world are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates.

About the Organization: Averroes International School Bashundhara is an Islamic English-medium international school in Bangladesh committed to academic excellence, moral development and international educational standards.
Founded by visionary education leader Mohammad Anisur Rahaman Shohagh and managed and operated by Averroes Global Education Ltd. (AGEL), the school offers British education integrated with Islamic Studies, Tarbiah and Hifzul Qur’an.
The school’s academic approach draws on Cambridge, OxfordAQA and Pearson Edexcel curricula and qualification pathways, alongside relevant British Council examination services, in developing its O Level/IGCSE and A Level provision.
Job Location: Bashundhara Residential Area, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Job Context: The Principal will provide strategic, academic and operational leadership, working closely with the school management team.
The successful candidate will build a strong teaching culture, establish effective school systems and nurture a caring learning environment that combines academic ambition, Islamic values and student wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the school’s academic strategy, development planning and daily operations.

• Oversee curriculum planning and delivery across the school’s current and planned phases, including the development of O Level/IGCSE and A Level pathways.

• Ensure meaningful integration of British education with Islamic Studies, Tarbiah and Hifzul Qur’an in collaboration with specialist academic teams.

• Establish high standards of teaching, assessment, classroom practice and student achievement.

• Recruit, mentor, supervise and evaluate teachers and academic leaders.

• Implement lesson observations, performance reviews and professional development programmes.

• Establish and maintain effective safeguarding, child protection, student wellbeing, behaviour and inclusion practices.

• Monitor student progress and arrange appropriate academic support and enrichment.

• Build constructive relationships with parents and guardians through clear, timely communication.

• Support admissions, student retention and responsible institutional growth.

• Coordinate examination preparation and compliance with relevant awarding-body requirements.

• Oversee timetabling, academic resources and budgets in collaboration with the relevant departments.

• Provide regular reports to the Chairman & Head of School on performance, priorities and improvement actions.

• Represent the school professionally within educational and community networks.

• Attractive, negotiable salary based on qualifications, experience and suitability.

• Benefits in accordance with organisational policy.

• For international appointees, accommodation or housing support, visa and work-permit assistance, and airfare arrangements will be discussed as part of the employment package.

• Opportunities for professional development and long-term institutional leadership.