Head of School

Bangkok Patana School

Appointment of Head of School

Bangkok Patana School is Thailand’s original British international school.  Under the stewardship of committed parents and dedicated staff members, this non-selective, not-for-profit school has remained at the forefront of education in Thailand for over 65 years and today it is one of the most respected educational establishments in South East Asia.  The School provides an outstanding education to more than 2,200 students aged 2 to 18 representing over 60 nationalities.  

The Foundation Board now seeks an inspirational Head of School to succeed Matt Mills who will retire after 15 years of exceptional service.  His successor will inherit a thriving community that looks to its future with confidence.  This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new phase of development at one of the world’s pre-eminent international schools and uphold Bangkok Patana’s position at the forefront of educational innovation in the face of a rapidly changing global context.  

Warm, authentic and charismatic, the next Head of School will be an exceptional educationalist committed to a culture of continuous development – ‘Patana’ means development in Thai – across the school community.  They will bring a highly visible and collaborative approach to leadership that champions both wellbeing and innovation and they will offer a vision and the strategic abilities to inspire students, staff, parents and wider stakeholders in Bangkok Patana’s future success.  A track record of successful senior leadership in high performing schools is essential, as is the cultural awareness and global perspective to lead a diverse learning community in one of the most vibrant cities in the world.   

To download the appointment details for this role, and to apply please visit www.perrettlaver.com/candidates  quoting reference 5742. The deadline for applications is 08:30 BST on Friday 5 August 2022.    

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