Head of Secondary School

The British School Yangon (BSY) is a member of the British Schools Foundation, one of the largest networks of British international schools in the world with 11 schools in USA, China, Russia, Brazil, Spain, Malaysia, Philippines, Myanmar and Uzbekistan.

Following the rapid growth of the school, BSY is seeking an inspirational and energetic person to lead the development of our Secondary school. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of strong leadership across a secondary school and will possess the ability, energy and aspiration to lead a team in pursuit of the highest educational standards. This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly capable educator to lead this excellent school through the next phase of its development.

A key priority for the successful candidate will be to prepare for and introduce the (I)GCSE programme from August 2018 and the IB programme for our first 6th form in 2020. The ideal candidate should have experience in developing new schools and in liaising with and setting up links with (I)GCSE examination boards.  Experience in IB would be preferred.

In August 2018, the British School Yangon will move from its current location to a large, state of the art, purpose-built facility.

Suitable candidates for this post will:

• Lead the planning and development of the Secondary school and take charge of its day-to-day operations
• Foster a culture of high standards that aims to bring out the best in every member of the school
• Ensure the Secondary school is properly staffed with the highest possible calibre professionals.
• Establish an excellent (I)GCSE Key Stage 4 programme
• Lead the Secondary school through a successful ISI inspection
• Work closely with colleagues on the Senior Leadership Team to strategically improve the school
• Develop a roadmap for the implementation of the IB for 6th form
• Provide clear and positive leadership in an exciting, developing school.

The closing date is Monday November 14th 2016.

Remuneration includes a competitive salary, housing, international medical cover, annual flights, relocation allowance and bursaries for accompanying children. The school and BSF provide strong opportunities for ongoing professional development.

The British Schools Foundation (BSF) and all BSF schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Applicants must be prepared to undergo stringent child protection screening including checks with past employers.  An enhanced DBS check is required.

To apply for this post please complete our online application.

Please visit our www.britishschoolyangon.org to find out more about the school.