Deputy Headteacher
St. Andrews International School, Dusit
Dusit
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary/Bonus/Flights and Medical included in package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 10 December 2020
Job overview
Wanted: Deputy Head to assist the Headteacher in providing professional leadership for the school which secures its success and improvement, ensuring high quality education for all its pupils and improved learning and achievement.
Our School
St. Andrews International School Dusit is an Early Years – Primary school located in Bangkok, Thailand. St Andrews Dusit follows the EYFS and UK national curriculum and is an authorised by the EDT, ISAT and ISQM. St Andrews Dusit is comprised of two clear divisions including early years and primary and is further organised by Key Stages. St Andrews Dusit has a modern learning environment staffed by highly trained educators specialising in UK curriculum, play-based and inquiry-led teaching. The population of the school is 280 with ambitions to grow to 400.
The Post
St Andrews Dusit’s Deputy Head of School will:
- Model a culture of excellence while promoting a collaborative and caring atmosphere
- Assure the fidelity of the academic provision
- Be a clear leader in delivering the school’s strategic plan
- Ensure that the students have the best teachers by leading on teaching and learning
- Exemplify St Andrews Dusit’s school values – Determination, Understanding, Success, Independence and Teamwork.
The Candidate we’re looking for
We are looking for an outstanding Deputy Head of School for St Andrew’s International School Dusit in Bangkok, Thailand to start in August 2021. We are seeking a leader that has:
- Champion–level leadership skills
- An abundance of energy, initiative, vision, drive and humour
- A keen understanding and promoter of wellbeing for students and staff
- Cross–cultural awareness and ability to impact the school community by being engaging and visible
- A passion for 21st century learning
- Strong collaboration skills to foster partnerships with other Cognita schools in Thailand and globally
Please apply directly to TES along with:
- Application form with email contact details of three (3) referees including your current Headteacher
- Cover letter
- CV
Cognita 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).
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About St. Andrews International School, Dusit
St. Andrews International School, Dusit is a small community school set just outside the grounds of the Chitralada Palace. Dusit is a fully inclusive and co-educational school for up to 400 Thai and expatriate children aged two to 11. Since opening with five children in 2010, it has expanded to its current roll of just under 300 children distributed throughout 21 classes.
At St. Andrews, Dusit campus, the focus is on how children learn and the curriculum is delivered to meet all learning styles. We want to be known for being the happiest community that enables every individual to achieve outstanding growth and as a community, we strive for this every day.
The Dusit Campus has a team of highly qualified and well-motivated staff. We have a cohesive team of teachers who know all the children in school. Teachers love teaching here, students love learning here and this leads to a close-knit community, where parents and teachers work together to ensure that the children in their care receive personalized learning every day.
St. Andrews International Schools in Thailand are part of Cognita, a global school network of 85 schools in twelve countries. Providing excellent teaching and supporting every child to achieve their potential are the cornerstones of a Cognita education.
Cognita 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).
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