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The American Embassy School in New Delhi, India, seeks a dynamic and experienced educational leader to serve as High School Principal beginning in July 2027. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of effective instructional practices, a deep commitment to student well-being, and a passion for fostering inclusive, engaging, and academically challenging learning environments. This individual will lead with clarity, warmth, and collaboration, ensuring that AES’s High School is a place where students thrive, faculty grow, and families feel a true sense of belonging. The next principal will value student voice, support diverse academic pathways, and nurture a strong culture of faculty collaboration. They will be skilled at guiding a diverse, highly mobile international community while working closely with students, faculty, parents, and school leadership to support the school’s shared vision. Please see the Full Job Description to review the candidate profile and key position priorities.

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About the school

The American Embassy School (AES) is a nonprofit, Pre-K–Grade 12 international school in New Delhi, India, representing 71 nationalities. AES provides an American-style education and is fully accredited by the Middle States Association and the Council of International Schools.

The Mission: The American Embassy School provides a balanced education defined by a joyful pursuit of excellence in academics, athletics, arts, and service. We enable each student to be an inspired, lifelong learner and a responsible, compassionate global citizen.

AES High School: Future-Focused & Values-Grounded As global landscapes in technology, work, and human connection evolve, AES High School redefines what education should disrupt and amplify. In an uncertain world, the school community remains future-focused and grounded in five core values: dignity, compassion, integrity, curiosity, and courage.

Please see the Full Job Description to learn more about AES and the position.

HOW TO APPLY

American Embassy School has partnered with Search Associates for this search. Interested candidates should email their application directly to Diana Martelly at dmartelly@searchassociates.com.

Please submit the following materials as one PDF attachment:

  1. Letter of application explaining your strengths as a candidate and interest in the High School Principal position at AES.
  2. Leadership and educational philosophy statement (maximum one page).
  3. Current CV or résumé (maximum two pages).
  4. References: A one-page list of at least five professional referees, including their current position, school(s) where you worked together, years and nature of professional relationship, telephone number, and email address.

At least three referees must have directly supervised the applicant, including one current supervisor. Other referees may be peers or educators supervised by the applicant.

Please refer to the Full Job Description for additional details on this position.

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