Middle School Principal
No longer accepting applications
Start Date: July 1, 2025
Coed, Grades PK – 12
Independent Day School, 1400 Students
One Waverley Place
London NW8 0NP
United Kingdom
Educators Collaborative is pleased to assist the American School in London (ASL) in its search for its next Middle School Principal to begin July 1, 2025.
The School
The American School in London is an independent, college-preparatory, preK-12 day school, providing an exceptional American education to an international student body in the heart of London. We celebrate innovation and individuality, and applaud academic success. Students thrive amid high expectations and the joy of authentic learning experiences. Through the lens of intercultural competency, we inspire students to engage with others across lines of difference in a changing world.
Mission Statement
The American School in London empowers each student to thrive as a lifelong learner and courageous global citizen by fostering intellect, creativity, inclusivity and character.
Middle School Curriculum
The Middle School offers a caring and academically rich environment in which all students are challenged to pursue their passions and reach their potential. Middle school is a time marked by great change in an individual’s life. During these years, adolescents develop their sense of self and their relationship with the world around them. Our community of caring and talented educators is committed to nurturing, inspiring and challenging each student at this important stage of his or her development.
Leadership Profile for the Next Middle School Principal
The middle school principal’s role encompasses overseeing all aspects of the student experience. This includes ensuring each student’s optimal academic, physical, and social development. The principal is
expected to monitor internal and external benchmarks related to academic performance, ensuring that ASL students are achieving at their fullest potential.
Alongside the Head of School, the Middle School Principal plays a pivotal role in recruiting, developing, and evaluating teachers, effectively managing workloads, and identifying future staffing needs to ensure the
faculty remains robust and capable of delivering exceptional education. As a member of the Administrative Team, the Middle School Principal engages in strategic planning, budgeting, and decision-making to
advance the school’s overall mission and objectives.
In summary, the Middle School Principal must be a thought leader committed to a nurturing, supportive, and academically challenging environment where every student can thrive. Through effective leadership,
collaboration, and strategic oversight, the Middle School leader promotes a culture committed to upholding ASL’s mission and preparing students for success in their academic journey and beyond.
Application Materials Requested
Candidates interested in this position are asked to submit the following materials in a single merged pdf file to Mary Seppala and Pilar Cabeza de Vaca as soon as possible. Dossiers will be reviewed upon receipt.
- EC Candidate Summary Sheet (contact consultants, Mary and Pilar, for this document)
- Letter of Interest addressed to the Search Committee
- Current résumé
- Statement of Educational Leadership
- A list of five or more references with contact information (name, relationship to candidate, phone and
email address) - EC Disclosure Form (contact consultants below for this document)
If interested please contact:
Pilar Cabeza de Vaca, Educators Collaborative
Mary Seppala, Educators Collaborative
Listing Date: July 24, 2024
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