Job Details

Senior School Deputy Head (Academic)

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Highgate International School Thailand

location
Chon Buri, Thailand
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    Preference : Fluent English Speaker
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    Salary : Competitive Salary
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Start Work : Aug 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 Mandatory
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    Experience 5 years
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    Major Relevant
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    Gender Any

Job overview
POSITION: SENIOR SCHOOL DEPUTY HEAD (ACADEMIC)

Highgate International School Thailand will open in August 2026. A premium international school located in the beautiful province of Chonburi, it will cater for students between the ages of 2 and 18.

Operated in partnership with Siam Motors Group and Highgate School, London, staff will enjoy access to a wide range of world-class facilities, to include a full-sized FIFA approved football pitch, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a 450-seater auditorium, a black-box theatre, a STEM building and a Library and Digital Media Centre. They will draw upon a rich academic heritage spanning 460 years.

The Deputy Head (Academic) will:

Fully utilise a full year of pre-operation, prior to the opening of Key Stage 3 classes in 2027 

Provide visionary and inspirational leadership for the planning, implementation, timetabling, operation and review of Senior School provision 

Oversee the design, implementation a review of a rigorous and ambitious programme of study founded upon objectives drawn from the English National Curriculum and the broader benefits of a British education, initially under the direction of the Head of School

Demonstrate exceptional pedagogical knowledge and foster a culture where the discussion of teaching and learning is the norm 

Drive exceptional academic and behavioural standards 

Foster curiosity, rigour, engagement, enthusiasm, community and kindness among the student population 

Work closely with the Head of School on the recruitment of a founding team 

Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and a knowledge of current educational issues and initiatives 

Support the development, review and implementation of school policy as a member of the Senior Leadership Team 

Work closely with the Admissions and Marketing team on the promotion of school services and the recruitment of new students 

Contribute positively to a school culture founded upon the considered maintenance of high expectations 

Communicate effectively with members of the wider school community 

Lead regular meetings and support the safe running of the school campus 

Manage resources, budgets and facilities 

KEY CHARACTERISTICS 

The Deputy Head (Academic) will: 

Be dynamic and compassionate leader with an outstanding track record for the delivery of exceptional academic outcomes and a passion for development of young people 

Understand the impact of an outstanding education 

Be an ambassador for the ethos and values of Highgate International School Thailand 

Exhibit outstanding strategic and organisational skills 

Be digitally literate and able to utilise data 

Have integrity and enjoy building teams 

Be ambitious, high achieving, adaptable and upbeat 

Have a pioneering attitude 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The Deputy Head (Academic) will: 

Be a fully qualified secondary teacher with QTS 

Have a strong track record for academic leadership at a high achieving school offering an aspirational programme of study that aligns with the English National Curriculum for students aged between 11 and 18 

Have supported the leadership of accreditation or school inspection processes 

Have experience of leading the development of young people who use English as an additional language 

SAFEGUARDING 

Highgate International School Thailand is committed to the protection of children. Candidates for all roles will be required to provide detailed information pertaining to their personal identity, employment history and qualifications. Background checks will be undertaken to ensure the suitability of candidates to work in a school and alongside young people. 

 

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