Job Details

Head of Higher Education and Careers

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King's College International School Bangkok

location
Bangkok, Thailand
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    Preference : Fluent English Speaker
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    Salary : Competitive Salary
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Start Work : Nov 2026

Highlights :

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    Job Type Full-time
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    Education Bachelor degree
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    B.ED./ PGCE / iPGCE Preferred
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    Experience 2 years
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    Major Relevant
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    Gender Any

Job overview
Position: Head of Higher Education and Careers
Start: As suitable with the right candidate
 
The school wishes to appoint an exceptional, strategic, and well-qualified Head of Higher Education and Careers to lead the vision, development, and delivery of our university guidance and careers provision across Years 7 to 13. The successful candidate will oversee a dedicated counselling team, guiding our students toward entry into leading global universities while ensuring a comprehensive enrichment programme that prepares them for the challenges of higher education and independent living.

Our students apply to a diverse range of destinations worldwide. Candidates with extensive experience in leading higher education counselling and deep knowledge of application processes across key destinations including the UK, USA, Australia, Asia, Canada, and Europe are essential. As the lead for this department, you will build and refine robust application systems, foster relationships with top global universities, and act as the key advisor to the Senior Leadership Team on all Higher Education and Careers matters.

We are looking for a visionary leader who loves working with teenagers, excels in leading and inspiring colleagues, and understands the hard work required to build an outstanding school. We also hope that all colleagues will play an active role in the wider life of the school, contributing to our co-curricular and pastoral programmes

Since 2020 we have grown rapidly, and this is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who will inspire, set the highest standards, and establish strategic systems to ensure that as we continue to grow, we lay the foundation for future excellence.

If you value a supportive and collaborative community, are excited by a dynamic international school environment where we all work hard for each other, and possess a student-centred, nurturing approach to education, we would welcome your application.

Applications

A full application form and cover letter in support of your application should be sent through the Schrole platform. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

The school may choose to begin interviews before the closing date and so early applications are encouraged.

All staff are expected, in the spirit of teamwork and for the welfare of the school, to perform any other related tasks, within reason, for the department and from time to time, support other departments as requested by his/her immediate supervisor.

Important Note

King’s College International School Bangkok is fully committed to best practice in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a DBS check (if relevant) ICPC, other criminal records checks, suitably translated if you teach outside of the UK, satisfactory references, and medical clearance. We are committed to the BISSC Safer Recruitment Code of Conduct.

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