The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of secondary to join our fantastic team.
Responsibilities
Leadership
Act as a positive role model, fostering a culture of high expectations, care, inclusivity, success, and innovation.
Form part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and deputise for other SLT members, including the Head of School when necessary.
Line manage IB coordinator and Head of Sixth Form, Data and Assessment Lead and Teaching and Learning Lead and year group pastoral leads
To ensure strategic development and improvement iin line with the school’s strategic plan
Oversee the day to day running of the secondary school, ensuring smooth operations and the effective delivery of the curriculum.
Lead regular leadership meetings, ensuring the performance and development of those line-managed
Monitor and raise the quality of teaching and learning, ensuring all students are supported across the ability spectrum.
Play a leading role in formulating, implementing, and reviewing the School Improvement Plan, aligning it with the school’s vision and values.
Oversee the secondary school budget, advising on staffing and resource needs, ensuring responsible financial management
Communication
Ensure staff notices, calendar, portal and student notices are updated regularly, providing clear and timely information for staff
Ensure consistent communication with parents, including updates via Parent Portal, and regular workshops.
Lead parent engagement initiatives, hosting coffee mornings, workshops, and meeting with parent representatives.
Oversee communication between staff and parents regarding student progress and behavioural issues.
Act as a point of contact for escalated matters, providing clarity and support in both academic and pastoral contexts.
Build links with other schools in Bangkok and the region to share best practices and enhance the school's profile.
Curriculum
Lead the overall curriculum development for the secondary school conducting regular reviews to ensure breadth, progression, and global relevance.
Ensure genuine cross-curricular links, working closely with the primary school to foster coherence and continuity of learning.
Ensure strong coordination between primary and secondary phases, working with the Head of Primary for a seamless transition.
Oversee the planning, organisation, and implementation of teaching and learning policies and practices.
Provide guidance to staff in curriculum planning, homework policies, and schemes of work, ensuring consistency and quality of delivery.
Professional Development
Lead the induction, training, and continuous professional development of the secondary school staff.
Oversee the implementation of coaching cycles and targeted CPD programmes to improve teaching and learning, aligned with strategic priorities.
Oversee Let’s Talk appraisals, aligning personal goals with strategic priorities, and providing ongoing support for professional growth.
Monitor the performance management of secondary staff through regular reviews, feedback, and performance data.
Pastoral and Behaviour
Act as DDSL, attending safeguarding meetings and ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.
Work with pastoral leads when needed to enforce the school's Behaviour Policy, addressing serious behaviour issues and promoting a culture of high expectations.
Ensure high standards of attendance and achievement, working closely with families and external agencies as needed.
Oversee the induction of new students, ensuring a seamless transition into school life.
Oversee student leadership
Lead CIS development initiative of student leadership
Operational Responsibilities
Oversee the ongoing staffing and recruitment plans, ensuring that the secondary is appropriately staffed to meet the needs of the curriculum and growing student numbers.
Manage the budget for the Secondary School, ensuring effective resource allocation to support teaching and learning.
Collaborate with the admissions team to manage student numbers, supporting new joiners and ensuring appropriate class sizes.
Lead the setup, production, and quality assurance of all Secondary School reports.
Position Requirements
A relevant teaching certificate or licence, such as UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from a UK institution, or equivalent international certifications aligned with British standards.
A minimum of five years of pastoral and academic senior leadership, a recognised teaching qualification including a Bachelor’s Degree and Teaching Diploma or a Bachelor of Education.
Experience in British independent schools, British Schools Overseas (BSO), or international schools delivering the English curriculum would be a distinct advantage.
Proven experience teaching the English National Curriculum, familiarity with Key Stages 1–5, or expertise in specific frameworks like IGCSE, GCSE, and A-Levels; experience with IBDP is also highly desirable.
Excellent communication skills, multi-tasking and time management.
Ability to lead and work as a part of a team and a willingness to fully contribute to wider school events.
Contacts
Students, Teachers, other Heads of Department, Parents, Administration team
Working Conditions
7:30 am to 4.00 pm, 5 days per week.
Meetings as required
Teachers are required to be involved in school functions, meetings, events and professional development days as necessary, both within and outside of school hours
Terms of Employment
Taylor’s Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity (if the candidate has lived in the UK) and/or criminal/police or equivalent background checks for all other countries inhabited (irrespective of whether you worked in those countries).
Benefits at St. Andrews International School, Sukhumvit 107
Competitive salary
Professional development
Medical insurance
Accidental insurance
Paid Annual Leave during prescribed school holidays
Paid sick and hospitalisation leave
Other benefits including relocation and flight allowances depending on terms of employment
Housing Contribution Allowance
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