School Director (f/m/d) - Cambodia

Smiling Gecko

Long-term contract
Localisation Cambodia
No remote
From 1 yrs of exp.
Posted on 10-09-2025

➔ Description of the mission

Your Role

As School Director, you will hold full operational responsibility for the Smiling Gecko Education Campus. You will lead and inspire a multicultural team of Cambodian and international educators, implement a high-quality and child-centred curriculum, and collaborate closely with internal and external education experts and advisors both locally and internationally. Employment will be with Smiling Gecko Cambodia.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and pedagogical leadership for all education levels: K-12.
  • Provide strategic and academic leadership to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning.
  • Ensure high academic and pedagogical standards aligned with international best practice and Cambodian curriculum requirements
  • Oversee curriculum development, teacher training, and student well-being.
  • Strengthen community engagement and collaboration with Smiling Gecko’s holistic programs.
  • Lead and inspire a multicultural team of educators and staff.
  • Represent the school to partners, donors, and the broader community.
  • Oversee school operations, budgeting, HR planning, and organisational development
  • Foster a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment for students and staff

➔ Profile

Your Profile

  • University degree in education or related field; postgraduate qualification in school leadership is a plus.
  • Has proven experience in school leadership and management.
  • Demonstrates a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and child development.
  • Brings expertise in curriculum design, bilingual or international education is a plus.
  • Possesses excellent communication, intercultural, and organizational skills.
  • Shares Smiling Gecko’s vision of sustainable rural development through education.
  • Strong intercultural communication and leadership skills.
  • Commitment to quality education, child development, and sustainable development goals.
  • Excellent command of English (Khmer is an advantage).
  • Willingness to live and work long-term in rural Cambodia.

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Smiling Gecko

Smiling Gecko Switzerland is a non-profit organization and strives to support, initiate and operate charity projects for families and village communities in South East Asia

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