Primary Principal - Mandalay, Myanmar - August 2025

Country:
Myanmar
Region:
School - South and Southeast Asia
Curriculum:
United Kingdom
Level:
Primary-Lower (5-7), Primary-Upper (8-11)
Start Date:
01 August 2025
Initial Contract Length:
2 year, renewable
Curriculum Experience Required:
Yes - not flexible
- Head of Primary
- August 2025 start
- Competitive salary from US$3000/month upwards (according to qualifications and experience)
- Full benefits package for teacher and dependents

We are looking for a Primary Principal to join our client school in Mandalay, Myanmar in August 2025.

We are looking for candidates with the following education, skills and experience:
- Master Degree in Education
- Senior Leadership Training (Desirable)
- Previous Senior Leadership experience (Primary)
- Communicate effectively in a sensitive, courteous manner with students, parents, staff and the general public
- Interpersonal skills: tact, patience, courtesy and kindness
- Work as a team player
- Follow directions, policies and procedures in an appropriate and timely manner
- Monitor and evaluate student progress and behaviour.
- Engage with students in their learning journey
- Keep accurate records and submit reports in a timely manner.
- Maintain a suitable learning environment including appropriate planning and organisation of classroom or related setting and educational aids.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- Value and promote real-world learning
- Commitment to getting the best outcomes for students and promoting the ethos and values of the school
- Commitment to equal opportunities and securing good outcomes for students with SEN or a disability
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Commitment to safeguarding and equality
- A good listener
- Adaptable
- Commitment to intercultural learning and the promotion of global citizenship

This International School opened in August 2018 and offers a world class international education starting from Nursery right up to Year 11, gradually expanding up to Year 13. The school follow the English National Curriculum up to IGCSE (and they will eventually also offer A Level).

The school provide teachers with professional development and a generous salary and benefits package that includes, flights, accommodation, medical insurance, tuition for dependent children amongst other benefits.

Mandalay is the cultural and religious centre of Myanmar with many religious sites, monasteries (half of the monks in Myanmar reside in Mandalay) and pagodas to visit. Ethnically diverse there are large Chinese and Indian populations in particular. In terms of things to do there is sightseeing of the aforementioned religious sites plus night markets, cafés, restaurants etc. Mandalay is served by an international airport and with rail and road links to the rest of Myanmar weekend breaks and holidays further afield are within easy access. Be prepared to be smitten with this beautiful country, it's culture and natural beauty.
*PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who are interested in this job are encouraged to do their own research into the situation in Myanmar before applying
Student Make Up:
Burmese
Regional Info:
Mandalay is the 2nd largest city in Myanmar and with a tropical wet and dry climate has temperatures averaging between 21 and 31 degrees (with the hottest months being April and May). It is the cultural and religious centre of Myanmar with many religious sites, monasteries (half of the monks in Myanmar reside in Mandalay) and pagodas to visit. Ethnically diverse there are large Chinese and Indian populations in particular. In terms of things to do there is sightseeing of the aforementioned religious sites plus night markets, cafes, restaurants etc. Mandalay is served by an international airport and with rail and road links to the rest of Myanmar weekend breaks and holidays further afield are within easy access. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow1ysPtzQG0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b32Y5aLwWkY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HabG0k6Ycvw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gEE379VTcU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iTtpYFyAWA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hIeuQzLkgs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8s8DBXQOUU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pnBb86_874 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6zmxmuA8GA
Tax Rate:
Taxes typically 15% or less
Housing:
Allowance on top of salary
Benefits:
Flights - allowance, Flights -yearly, Housing- allowance, Medical or Health insurance, Tuition - free for dependants
Suited To:
Climate - warmer
Minimum Years Experience:
6.0
Curriculum Experience Required:
Yes - not flexible
Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
N
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