Academic Programs Manager, High School

As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 18 months to 18 years old. With students from 75 countries and over 2500 students across two state-of-the-art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well-being and academic excellence.

Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school’s outstanding faculty comprising more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Academic Programs Manager to join our High School team.

*Applicants are required to submit their application through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Kindly copy-paste this link into a browser: https://cognitapeople.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3200?c=cognitapeople&source=TES in order to access the vacancy through the ATS.

About the Role:

To manage the operational, reporting, data, and analytical systems supporting the High School’s academic programs. The manager ensures accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with Stamford’s pedagogical and leadership frameworks, while directly executing administrative operations for IB, AP, and BTEC programs.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Educational Administration, Data Systems/Analytics, or a related field

• Educational Expertise: Minimum 5 years teaching in a secondary school environment

• Operational Experience: Minimum 3 years of academic operations management in a secondary school environment

• Technical & Platform Mastery: Advanced proficiency in school information systems (SAMS, ManageBac), master scheduling software, and credit tracking databases

• Exam Administration: Hands-on experience managing external examination logistics, candidate registrations, and compliance reporting

• Data & Analytics: Demonstrated expertise in constructing data dashboards, executing transcript reviews, and conducting student achievement trend analyses

• Safeguarding: Full compliance with Cognita safeguarding and child protection requirements

Preferences

• Master’s degree in Educational Management, Information Systems, or Data Analytics

• Proven track record building complex secondary master timetables and facility allocation plans

• Prior administrative leadership experience within an international school offering multiple curriculum frameworks

With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre-employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita.

The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability. All applications from qualified candidates are welcome.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.