Deputy Head of Secondary (Academic)

School Details –

At HeadStart we aim to stimulate students’ minds, as well as to encourage them to push beyond perceived traditional academic boundaries. It is our intention that through employing dedicated, enthusiastic and inspiring teachers, we will enthuse all our students to reach their potential and exceed expectations. We deliver a well-rounded personalised educational experience. We pride ourselves in being a community school, emphasising individual learning.

HeadStart is based in the centre of Phuket Island and gained ‘International School’ status in 2010. We are now a fully accredited International School with The Education Development Trust, having been awarded the International Schools Quality Mark (ISQM). The most recent accreditation showed the school to be a ‘Good School with Outstanding Features’.

We have been offering Cambridge qualifications throughout all Key Stages including IGCSEs & A Levels for many years. In addition we now also offer BTEC and LAMDA programmes. The school has over 800 students on roll and is moving towards becoming oversubscribed in many year groups.

Deputy Head of Secondary (Academic) –

We are looking to appoint an experienced and inspirational educational leader to the position of Deputy Head of Secondary (Academic).

The successful candidate will have responsibility for curriculum and standards across the Secondary school, including monitoring, tracking and analysis of teaching and learning, and standards achieved by pupils throughout the Secondary school. 

This role will include whole school timetabling and working with the Academic Systems Manager, will help administer the school's MIS (Engage by Double First). The successful candidate must have experience of administering an MIS and also a sound knowledge of timetabling.

Organising examinations, including IGCSE, As & A Level and acting as the Quality Nominee for our BTEC programme will also be important aspects of the role.

The successful candidate will have the personal qualities for leadership under the direction of the Head of Secondary, and will lead by example, commanding the respect of pupils, colleagues and parents.

The Deputy Head of Secondary (Academic) will work in partnership with the Head of Secondary to promote the educational direction of the school. They will have a proven track record of outstanding teaching, and be passionate about innovative teaching and learning. They will be committed to curriculum development; ensuring that our dynamic curriculum remains a relevant, broad and enriching curriculum where every pupil is inspired and given the opportunity to achieve.

We are looking for a highly committed team player with drive, energy and passion, who will inspire a love of learning within their students.  A good sense of humour and an excellent work ethic are essential. 

Requirements / Application Details –

Essential Requirements:  

• Good knowledge of the  Cambridge International / English National curriculum for KS3, IGCSE and A Level. 
• Experience of administering an MIS 
•  Sound knowledge and understanding of timetabling 
• High level of tracking and data analysis skills 
• Ability to motivate and inspire staff and to drive school improvement   
• A proven track record of whole school improvement   
• Several years experience in a leadership and management role   
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university   
• A recognised teaching qualification: BEd.; PGCE; or equivalent   
• Must be a fluent English speaker

Desirable Requirements (not essential):

· Previous experience in an International School environment

· Experience of teaching  to English as an Additional Language learners

Remuneration Package:

(Full details of salary package and terms and conditions will be sent to short-listed candidates)

· Private medical insurance

· 3 year renewable contract

· Free lunch and beverages during the school day

· Significant end of contract bonuses.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should complete the application form found on the school website (HeadStart Recruitment) and send  to recruiting@headstartphuket.com  in order to apply for the position. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

The start date of this position is 10th August 2022. If arriving from overseas, the candidate should arrive in Phuket at least 7 days prior to this date.

We will only accept applications from teachers who are fully vaccinated  against Covid-19.

Those coming from overseas will need to comply with the regulations for entry into Thailand at the time of entry. The school will provide support to the successful candidate in applications for visas, entry certificates and any other documentation to enter. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 11th February 2022; however, we encourage early applications and reserve the right to make an appointment to the ideal candidate before this date.

PLEASE NOTE: HeadStart International School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post-holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS (in the UK) or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.

Shortlisted candidates will be sent full salary details and be invited for interview (via Skype or Google Meet).

For further details please visit our school website at: www.headstartphuket.com/staff/recruitment

CANDIDATES WITHOUT A DEGREE AND A RECOGNISED TEACHING QUALIFICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

We do not accept applications from candidates with only a TEFL or equivalent qualification.