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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Elementary School Principal

Salary Range
£90,000 - £160,000
£7,500 - £13,333 / mo

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San Jose, CA
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Since 1979, Action Day Elementary School has proven itself as an extraordinary environment for top achievers. Small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and STEAM-integrated curriculum ensure that our students consistently score in the 90+ percentile on statewide tests. However, what many busy parents love the most about our program are the extended-care, including summer and holiday breaks, and onsite extras. We provide dance, sports, music, art classes, an onsite STEAM lab, and more—all help to open new horizons for young minds. We recognize the essential foundation of any school is its staff. We are proud of our heart-centered, creative, and committed teachers and school administrators who carefully challenge, respect, and encourage each child as a unique individual. Their dedication to our programs are the reason we continue to expand, and we are seeking professional, positive, nurturing individuals to accommodate our thriving school and uphold our reputation of excellence! Join our team as we continue to create excitement for learning in a fun and loving environment!!

The role of Principal will report to our Director of Academic Programs, serving as the school’s educational leader. In this position, you will manage the overall operations of the elementary school, including:

  • Establishing and maintaining a nurturing and effective learning environment
  • Selecting, supervising, coaching, and supporting an academic staff that lives out our core values and company culture
  • Being a positive leader to the administration team
  • Curriculum development and overseeing ordering materials
  • Family relations
  • Assisting with student enrollment
  • Plan, organize and direct implementation of all school activities, including Teacher-In Service Days, and drafting school wide calendar of events
  • Attend TEAM (Parent Group) functions
  • Plan and execute Saturday OH Events with School Administrator

Full compensation package including bonuses and childcare/private education benefit- $90- $160,000/yr.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will come with:

  • Several years of teaching experience
  • 3-5 years of administration or leadership experience
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Current Teaching Credential (preferred)
  • Masters in Education or Related Field (preferred)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Benefits of working at Action Day Elementary School Include:

  • Small class sizes
  • Family oriented community
  • Supportive colleagues and administration
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • 401K
  • FSA
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Time
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Credit Union Membership
  • Childcare/Private Education Benefits- At Action Day Schools, it is our goal to enrich the lives of both you and your children!
  • To be considered, please respond to this ad with your resume and letter of introduction.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Elementary School Principal roles across Action Day Schools's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

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