2026–27 Academic Year | Interviews Ongoing ⸻ The Role Lead a progressive independent school in Madurai (PreK–Grade 8) offering a Waldorf-inspired pedagogy with an upcoming ICSE stream. This is a growth-phase leadership role requiring strong ICSE expertise alongside a genuine commitment to holistic, child-centred education. You will build systems, establish ICSE excellence, and guide the school’s strategic direction while strengthening the school’s progressive identity. This role requires strong ICSE leadership plus authentic alignment with Waldorf-inspired educational philosophy. ⸻ Note on IB Development The school is in early exploratory stages for a potential IB program. Key decisions—separate campus vs. integrated model, timeline, and leadership structure—are yet to be finalised. • This role is focused on ICSE development and overall school leadership • Any future IB involvement would be collaboratively discussed, based on the final structure and mutual interest/capacity ⸻ Compensation & Benefits A highly competitive compensation package, positioned in the top tier of independent schools in Tamil Nadu, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include: • Housing allowance • Generous professional development budget ⸻ You Bring ICSE Leadership (Essential) • Minimum 5+ years in ICSE-affiliated schools, with 2+ years in senior leadership • Deep working knowledge of ICSE syllabus, CISCE compliance, and board examination cycles • Proven record of strong academic outcomes and successful inspections • Experience leading Grade 10 board examination preparation • Experience establishing or strengthening ICSE programs strongly preferred Educational Leadership • 8+ years of total educational leadership experience • Master’s degree in Education / Educational Leadership • Demonstrated success in teacher development and team building • Strong systems-building capability in growth-phase organisations Affinity for Progressive Education (Critical) • Genuine respect for child-centred, holistic learning • Evidence of implementing experiential learning, inquiry-based methods, or arts integration • Ability to balance rigorous exam preparation with deep learning • Alignment with Waldorf philosophy: developmental appropriateness, artistic integration, honouring childhood • Willingness to learn, champion, and embed Waldorf pedagogy within ICSE requirements What Sets You Apart • Cultural intelligence for the South Indian context (Tamil helpful, not required) • Track record of innovation within traditional or board-driven school systems • Comfort with active founder involvement and collaborative leadership • Openness to multiple curriculum frameworks • Authentic passion for holistic, experiential education ⸻ The Real Context You’re Walking Into • An established Waldorf-inspired PreK–Grade 8 program • ICSE stream launching/expanding, requiring strong leadership and compliance expertise • Engaged parent community valuing both progressive pedagogy and academic excellence • A growth phase requiring entrepreneurial thinking and systems design • An active founder with clear operational delegation to the principal • Strategic planning underway for a potential IB pathway (TBD) This Role Requires • Establishing and strengthening the ICSE program with excellence and compliance • Creating a school culture rooted in progressive educational values • Clearly articulating how Waldorf philosophy enhances academic readiness • Building sustainable systems to support growth • Bridging traditional parent expectations with progressive practices • Participating in strategic discussions on future programs, including IB What’s Clear About IB • IB is being explored as a possible future pathway • No decisions yet on campus model, timeline, or leadership structure • This role is not an IB leadership position at present • Any future involvement will depend on program design and mutual alignment We Will Provide • Waldorf mentorship: quarterly consultant support and intensive training • Enhanced professional development: budget for Waldorf, curriculum, and leadership growth • Collaborative leadership: close partnership with the founder • Transparency: ongoing communication as IB planning evolves ⸻ Key Responsibilities Immediate Focus (2026–27 and Beyond) • Establish and strengthen ICSE excellence, compliance, and board outcomes • Build organisational systems to support scale and quality • Develop faculty in ICSE delivery and progressive pedagogies • Integrate Waldorf-inspired practices authentically into school culture • Build strong partnerships with families • Lead community relations and stakeholder engagement • Drive strategic planning and organisational development Future Possibilities (TBD) • Participation in strategic planning for a potential IB program • Possible leadership role if IB develops (structure to be determined) • Collaboration with IB specialists, if applicable ⸻ Apply Now Interested candidates should submit: • CV / Resume • Brief cover letter • Contact details for three professional references Send to: recruitingdesk127@gmail.com Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews scheduled immediately.
202627 Academic Year | Interviews Ongoing ? The Role Lead a progressive independent school in Madurai (PreKGrade 8) offering a Waldorf-inspired pedagogy with an upcoming ICSE stream. This is a growth-phase leadership role requiring strong ICSE expertise alongside a genuine commitment to holistic, child-centred education. You will build systems, establish ICSE excellence, and guide the school's strategic direction while strengthening the school's progressive identity. This role requires strong ICSE leadership plus authentic alignment with Waldorf-inspired educational philosophy. ? Note on IB Development The school is in early exploratory stages for a potential IB program. Key decisionsseparate campus vs. integrated model, timeline, and leadership structureare yet to be finalised. This role is focused on ICSE development and overall school leadership Any future IB involvement would be collaboratively discussed, based on the final structure and mutual interest/capacity ? Compensation & Benefits A highly competitive compensation package, positioned in the top tier of independent schools in Tamil Nadu, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include: Housing allowance Generous professional development budget ? You Bring ICSE Leadership (Essential) Minimum 5+ years in ICSE-affiliated schools, with 2+ years in senior leadership Deep working knowledge of ICSE syllabus, CISCE compliance, and board examination cycles Proven record of strong academic outcomes and successful inspections Experience leading Grade 10 board examination preparation Experience establishing or strengthening ICSE programs strongly preferred Educational Leadership 8+ years of total educational leadership experience Master's degree in Education / Educational Leadership Demonstrated success in teacher development and team building Strong systems-building capability in growth-phase organisations Affinity for Progressive Education (Critical) Genuine respect for child-centred, holistic learning Evidence of implementing experiential learning, inquiry-based methods, or arts integration Ability to balance rigorous exam preparation with deep learning Alignment with Waldorf philosophy: developmental appropriateness, artistic integration, honouring childhood Willingness to learn, champion, and embed Waldorf pedagogy within ICSE requirements What Sets You Apart Cultural intelligence for the South Indian context (Tamil helpful, not required) Track record of innovation within traditional or board-driven school systems Comfort with active founder involvement and collaborative leadership Openness to multiple curriculum frameworks Authentic passion for holistic, experiential education ? The Real Context You're Walking Into An established Waldorf-inspired PreKGrade 8 program ICSE stream launching/expanding, requiring strong leadership and compliance expertise Engaged parent community valuing both progressive pedagogy and academic excellence A growth phase requiring entrepreneurial thinking and systems design An active founder with clear operational delegation to the principal Strategic planning underway for a potential IB pathway (TBD) This Role Requires Establishing and strengthening the ICSE program with excellence and compliance Creating a school culture rooted in progressive educational values Clearly articulating how Waldorf philosophy enhances academic readiness Building sustainable systems to support growth Bridging traditional parent expectations with progressive practices Participating in strategic discussions on future programs, including IB What's Clear About IB IB is being explored as a possible future pathway No decisions yet on campus model, timeline, or leadership structure This role is not an IB leadership position at present Any future involvement will depend on program design and mutual alignment We Will Provide Waldorf mentorship: quarterly consultant support and intensive training Enhanced professional development: budget for Waldorf, curriculum, and leadership growth Collaborative leadership: close partnership with the founder Transparency: ongoing communication as IB planning evolves ? Key Responsibilities Immediate Focus (202627 and Beyond) Establish and strengthen ICSE excellence, compliance, and board outcomes Build organisational systems to support scale and quality Develop faculty in ICSE delivery and progressive pedagogies Integrate Waldorf-inspired practices authentically into school culture Build strong partnerships with families Lead community relations and stakeholder engagement Drive strategic planning and organisational development Future Possibilities (TBD) Participation in strategic planning for a potential IB program Possible leadership role if IB develops (structure to be determined) Collaboration with IB specialists, if applicable ? Apply Now Interested candidates should submit: CV / Resume Brief cover letter Contact details for three professional references Send to: [HIDDEN TEXT] Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews scheduled immediately.