Founding Master

Magdalen College School Oxford (MCS Oxford), in partnership with the Canadian International Education Organisation (CIEO), seek an experienced and inspiring Founding Master to establish Magdalen College School Oxford International School, Bangkok.

This is a career-defining opportunity to launch a brand-new school, bringing MCS Oxford’s rich heritage of intellectual excellence and holistic development to the Thai capital. Opening in 2028, on a state-of-the-art campus, MCS International, Bangkok will offer outstanding British international education to up to 1,400 students. The successful candidate will work in close partnership with MCS Oxford benefiting from close collaboration and a shared ambition to create one of the best international schools in Asia.

If you are an experienced senior leader with a track record of achievement in high performing schools, and the creativity and vision to shape a new school in one of Asia’s most dynamic cities, we invite you to consider this transformational opportunity. International experience is not required, and we warmly welcome expressions of interest from leaders in the UK as well as those with experience in top tier international schools. The successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator, inspiring team builder and collaborative partner. High levels of cultural sensitivity and genuine resonance with MCS Oxford’s aims and ethos are essential.

Bangkok offers an exceptional quality of life, world-class healthcare, excellent regional connectivity, and a well-established international education community, making it an outstanding location for school leadership and family life.

MCS International, Bangkok has retained the services of Perrett Laver to help identify the widest possible field of suitable candidates and assist in the assessment of applicants against the requirements for the role.   

Further information including detailed role description and person specification, and information on how to apply can be found at https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/ quoting reference number 8289.  

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Angus Tait on Angus.Tait@perrettlaver.com.

The closing date for applications is 09.00 GMT on Friday 20th March 2026.   

The panel will then longlist with Perrett Laver during week commencing 23rd March before proceeding with interviews with the Perrett Laver team over the Easter break. The panel and Perrett Laver will reconvene during week commencing 20th April with first round interviews taking place virtually in early May and second round interviews taking place in person in Oxford in mid-May.

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