deputy head (senior school)
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DEPUTY HEAD (SENIOR SCHOOL) Information for candidates
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2 The School
3 The Appointment
6 Application Process
7 Map of King’s Bangkok
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King’s College International School Bangkok is a
King’s College School Wimbledon International
School opening in August 2020, initially for boys and
girls aged 2-11. In August 2021 we will open for
Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 and then grow over time
to eventually cater for 1,500 students aged 2-18,
offering IGCSEs, A levels and pathways to the
world’s best universities.
We work closely with King’s Wimbledon to
provide a world-class education that aims to instill
a love of learning, creativity and interdependence in
our students. Our vision is to engage, inspire and
extend our students. We want our alumni to be
successful in their own ways. We do this with the
values of kindness, good manners and wisdom
in a friendly, welcoming and attractive environment.
Our Mission and Vision of Education
We aim to be one of the best schools in Asia. We
will have students who love learning and their
imaginations will be fed by wonderful teachers. We
aim to develop independent and enquiring minds by
offering individualised care and a huge variety of
experiences designed to help children grow into
young men and women who can make a positive
contribution to society.
Students study a broad curriculum which places
literacy and numeracy centrally, whilst having a
focus on creative subjects and skills alongside
gaining knowledge.
We ensure that every student is cared for by
underpinning every aspect of school life with a
strong inclusive and supportive pastoral care
system. We ensure that every student is excited to
come to school with King's Activities: a range of co-
curricular activities, extra-curricular activities, clubs
and societies which give our students a broad base
of skills and challenges. Underlying everything we do
is a strong sense of moral values. We want girls and
boys from King's to be recognised not only for their
many talents but above all for their courtesy and
humanity.
We have a wonderful location in the heart of
Bangkok and outstanding facilities including an
Olympic-size swimming pool, a bespoke early years
centre, a 600-seat auditorium, and outstanding
learning spaces to help learning come alive.
King's College School Wimbledon has long been a
school which seeks to engage with the wider world.
Following the successful openings of schools in
Wuxi and Hangzhou, China, in September 2018,
King's Bangkok will be the first King’s College
School Wimbledon International School in
Southeast Asia. All schools share expertise and a
commitment in providing world-class international
education.
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THE SCHOOL
THE SCHOOL
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An outstanding individual is required from the start
of 2021 (no later than January 10th) to be Deputy
Head (Senior School) at King’s College International
School Bangkok. Details of the appointment are laid
out below.
We are looking for an outstanding individual to work
alongside the leadership team to help setup and
manage the Senior School. A unique opportunity to
set up a school section in a school aspiring to be the
best in Asia.
The Deputy Head (Senior School) will be an
experienced middle or senior leader who will be
looking to develop their skills and help build a
community of kindness.
This will involve every aspect of the School from
student admissions to inspiring parents and staff. The
successful candidate will have the support and
guidance of King’s Wimbledon and the Founding
Head to help emulate the high standards built upon
three pillars: academic excellence, a broad and varied
co-curricular programme and an extensive pastoral
care system.
This is an incredible opportunity to build something
from the beginning, putting your unique stamp on an
outstanding international school. Whilst the job
description is extensive, the role will be shaped
around the individual. We are looking for an
individual who is dynamic, solutions-orientated and
positive. If you believe in educating the whole child,
if you are flexible, interested in helping to build a
world-class school and love working in education we
would like to hear from you.
Overall
• To ensure the effective day-to-day operation of
the Senior School section
• To provide dedicated and purposeful leadership
in the Senior School section, inspiring its pupils,
staff and parents
• To contribute effectively to whole school policy,
strategy formulation including 3-year
development plan and operational plan ensuring
that the school has a consistent approach to
education
Staff
• To support the Headmaster and the senior
leadership team in appointing and retaining high-
performing staff
• To lead and manage staff in such a way that they
are well motivated to achieve the objectives set
out in the school development plan
• To develop, lead and foster on-going
professional development of staff
• To ensure staff work together to provide the
best possible education for the pupils at King’s
Bangkok
• To implement effective appraisal and
performance management systems
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THE APPOINTMENT
THE APPOINTMENT
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Community and External Relations
• To promote the Senior School section of King’s
Bangkok including assisting with marketing the
Senior School, open houses, networking events,
etc. in a clear and compelling way
• To build strong and trusting relationships with
parents
• To support the Headmaster in establishing and
running effective student assessment and
admissions processes for Senior School
• To build close links between King’s Bangkok and
the community it serves
• To be committed and passionate about making
the school truly international by embracing all
cultures
• To work with external providers, where
appropriate, to enrich the learning of the
students
Academic, Pastoral, Co-curricular
development
• To adapt the Senior School curriculum from
King’s College School, Wimbledon and ensure
that the curriculum meets the needs of the
children and satisfies the requirements of the
Senior School
• To direct and oversee the effective
implementation of the curriculum including the
quality of timetabling and cover for the Senior
School
• To establish a child-centred approach to learning
• To foster a love of learning, creativity,
independence and an inquisitive mind in pupils
• To ensure continuity between the Key Stage 2
and Senior School including managing the
students and parents in Key Stage 2 to help
prepare them for the Senior School. This will
include producing guidance materials, running
information sessions and helping tutors to
provide individualised guidance to students.
• To deliver the highest standards of safeguarding,
pastoral care, ensuring that pupil welfare, and
their social, moral and personal development are
central to school life
• To work with the Senior School heads of house
to set up the senior house system.
• To provide a varied and inclusive co-curricular
programme that develops character, confidence
and leadership skills
Stakeholder relationship
• To ensure effective communication and produce
the Senior School section of the handbooks.
• To provide parents with clear information about
all aspects of their children’s progress and
achievements
• To build a strong, productive working
relationship with the Headmaster, senior
leadership team, governing body, King’s College
School Wimbledon and its affiliates team.
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THE APPOINTMENT
THE APPOINTMENT
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School development
• To stay abreast of best practice with regards to
all aspects of a Senior School setting including:
o Working with the senior leadership team to
help gain accreditation with ONESQA, and
BSO or CIS.
o Working with King’s Wimbledon to help
with the Quality Audit process.
o Working with the Director of ICT to design
a digital strategy for the Senior School and
guiding its implementation.
o Taking a lead in adapting the policies of
King’s Wimbledon to the Senior School.
This will involve working closely with the
King’s Wimbledon International team.
• To write the development plan for the Senior
School and contribute to the wider
development of King’s College International
School Bangkok.
Accountability
• To be accountable to the Headmaster of King’s
College International School Bangkok
• To seek to emulate the high standards achieved
by King’s College School, Wimbledon
• To assume responsibility for the financial
effectiveness of the Senior School section
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Personal Attributes
• Being passionate about helping us replicating
the success of King’s College School,
Wimbledon in Bangkok through being
committed to teaching the whole child.
• Acting as a role model for our students.
• Being an inspirational leader who knows how to
support and extend members of the school
community.
Student Admissions
• To assist the Headmaster and admissions team
in student admissions for the Senior School
including school tours, admissions events and
student assessments
• Inspiring a team to work together.
• Clear communication skills.
• Exceptional work-ethic and resilience.
Essential
• Three or more years of experience in middle or
senior leadership.
• Ability to obtain a clear enhanced DBS
check/International Child Protection Certificate
and a criminal records check (or equivalent)
from the UK and from all other countries you’ve
worked in.
• A degree in education, a PGCE or equivalent
leading to Qualified Teacher Status.
• Appropriate references from your current and
previous employer, enforced by personal phone
calls made to each referee.
• Up-to-date knowledge of iGCSEs and A level.
Desirable
• Experience of or training in English as an
additional language (EAL).
• An appreciation of Thailand and what makes Thai
culture so special.
• Work experience at a top International or UK
schools.
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THE APPOINTMENT
THE SCHOOL
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Terms and Conditions
• A generous salary package with yearly bonus.
• Yearly flight allowance.
• A housing allowance for singles, couples or
families which will enable you to live within a
short drive of the school in the city centre.
• International medical insurance for the whole
family.
• A relocation and settling in allowance.
• Teaching commitment to be discuss at interview.
A completed application through the TES portal with
a full CV and cover letter. Early applications are
welcome. Some interviews will be held in advance of
the closing date if there is a large number of
applicants.
Closing date: Thursday April 23rd
First round interviews held over Skype from 23rd
April.
Second round interviews will be in the week
commencing 4th May.
Important Note
King’s College International School Bangkok is fully
committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and expects all staff to share this
commitment. Any offer of employment will be
subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS
disclosure/ICPC, a criminal records check, suitably
translated if you teach outside of the UK, satisfactory
references, and medical clearance.
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THE APPLICATION PROCESS
THE APPOINTMENT
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King's College International School Bangkok
727 Ratchadaphisek Road
Bang Phong Phang, Yan Nawa
Bangkok 10120
Tel. +66 2 295 4499
www.kingsbangkok.com