Principal
- Andrew Millar
- Sep 25
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 10
Northbridge International School Cambodia
Job Description
Sector: Education, EdTech, Assessment, Examinations, Training, Professional Development & Research
Overview
Tuek Thla, Phnom Penh
The Principal at Northbridge International School Cambodia (NISC), part of Nord Anglia Education, will lead the country’s leading IB school.
This role requires an internationally experienced leader to drive academic excellence, operational performance and community engagement.
The position offers the opportunity to shape the future of a vibrant and growing educational institution in Cambodia’s capital.
Department/Function: Executive Leadership & Strategy (CEO, Board of Directors, Strategic Planning)
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership across academics, finance, marketing and stakeholder engagement.
Lead a high-performing senior leadership team to deliver the school’s mission and objectives.
Ensure the continued success of the IB continuum, including PYP, MYP and DP programmes.
Use data and KPIs to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
Maintain and enhance the school’s reputation as Cambodia’s leading international school.
Engage with parents, students and staff to build a strong, inclusive school community.
Collaborate with Nord Anglia regional and global leadership teams to share best practice.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
A recognised degree in education or a related field.
Extensive experience in school leadership, ideally within an international context.
Demonstrated track record of leading successful IB schools.
Strong understanding of balancing educational excellence with commercial performance.
Ability to use data-driven decision-making to deliver measurable outcomes.
Excellent leadership, team management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Capacity to operate in diverse, multicultural environments.
About Northbridge International School Cambodia
Northbridge International School Cambodia (NISC), part of Nord Anglia Education, is a premium international school offering the IB curriculum to around 1,000 students on a modern 20-acre green campus in Phnom Penh.
As the Principal within this organisation, you will benefit from regional and global support, extensive professional development, and international career opportunities.
The school draws on Nord Anglia’s collaborations with Juilliard, MIT, UNICEF and King’s College London, creating unique opportunities for students and staff.
Salary Benchmark
(compensation projections based on local market criteria)
USD $11,500 to $15,500 per month, depending on experience*
*For guidance only. Contact the hiring organisation directly for detailed salary information.
Regional Comparison
Cambodia: $11,500 – $15,500
Premium international school heads command the highest education-sector salaries in the country, on par with senior multinational executives.
Laos: $9,000 – $12,000
Packages are lower due to smaller school sizes and less competition for international talent.
Myanmar: $8,500 – $11,500
Political and economic instability has dampened demand, though top-tier international schools still offer competitive packages.
Thailand: $13,000 – $18,000
Bangkok’s well-established international school sector pays slightly higher than Cambodia, especially within global networks like Nord Anglia and ISB.
Vietnam: $12,000 – $17,000
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City remain highly competitive hubs for international education, with salaries rivalling Thailand and often supplemented by significant housing and schooling benefits.
Post Expiry: 19th October 2025