Secondary School - Assistant Principal Student Welfare

Secondary School - Assistant Principal Student Welfare

Work with us and inspire international students to fulfil their potential.

Mission: Our mission is to ensure that students of different nationalities grow to their full potential as independent learners in a caring British International Community.

Vision: We develop global citizens who shape their world through independence, empathy, creativity and critical thinking.

"Bangkok Patana School is a unique community where both students and teachers share a passion for reciprocal and inquiry-based learning. The outstanding teachers were key in recognising and encouraging my talents, dreams and ambitions. More than a focus on academia, Bangkok Patana nurtured in me the values and skills needed to thrive as a respected global citizen in a multicultural environment. These lifelong skills were not only taught, but were lived, shared and celebrated in daily life."

Purnima Ghogar Ruanglertbutr, Bangkok Patana student from 1991 - 2005. Educator, arts manager, published author, curator and artist.

For August 2018, Bangkok Patana School seeks an outstanding, successful and forward thinking leader to support the development of 21st Century Learning and Teaching. They must be committed to achieving high academic standards and creating a stimulating and positive classroom ethos, which is both child-centred and success orientated. The willingness to be an effective team player and work closely with parents is essential.

Role and position in the organisation

The purpose of the Secondary Assistant Principal, Student Welfare is to:

• Provide professional leadership and management of the pastoral programme in order to secure improved standards of learning and achievement and overall well-being of students in accordance with the school’s stated Mission and Objectives.
• Lead Heads of Year.
• Lead the Secondary House System.
• Provide effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement in accordance with the school’s stated Mission and Objectives.
• To deputise for the Principal of the Secondary School.

The Assistant Principal, Student Welfare reports to the Secondary Principal and is a member of the Secondary Leadership Team and the Cross-Campus Academic Leadership Team.

On occasions, the Secondary Assistant Principal, Student Welfare will be nominated by the Head of School to be Acting Secondary Principal and/or Acting Head of School during periods of absence.

The Secondary Assistant Principal, Student Welfare works in partnership with two teams: the Heads of Year and Heads of House who are responsible for distinct aspects of Secondary School life. The Heads of Year provide professional leadership and management of student welfare issues in order to provide a safe and secure environment to allow students to reach their full potential in all areas of school life. The Heads of House coordinate the House system and provide opportunities for student leadership.

Full job description here

Applications accepted online at www.patana.ac.th

Bangkok Patana is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff to share the same commitment. Extensive checks (DBS if UK based) and references will form part of the application process.