Campus Head of Secondary

Summary:

Campus Head of Secondary opportunity at a leading international bilingual school in Vietnam.

About the School:

A school dedicated to providing a harmonious blend of Vietnamese and Cambridge International curricula, preparing students for academic and personal success with a strong emphasis on cultural values and life skills.

The Opportunity:

As Campus Head of Secondary, you will lead a vibrant school community, drive academic excellence, and shape the future of bilingual education in Vietnam. This role is ideal for a visionary leader committed to student growth, staff development, and innovative curriculum delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the campus vision and translate institutional strategy into measurable outcomes for student learning, wellbeing, and community engagement.
• Influence curriculum development, pastoral systems, and enrichment programmes for a diverse cohort of secondary learners.
• Provide inspirational and visible leadership for the secondary campus, setting high standards for teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
• Manage day-to-day campus operations, including timetable oversight, staffing, resource allocation, and health & safety compliance.
• Recruit, line-manage, and mentor secondary staff, fostering a collaborative culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement effective assessment and reporting systems to monitor student progress and inform teaching practice.
• Oversee pastoral care and safeguarding provision, promoting wellbeing, positive behaviour, and a safe learning environment for all students.
• Lead whole-school initiatives, extra-curricular activities, and community engagement events to enrich student experience.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Relevant Masters degree in International Education, Educational Leadership or similar and a recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, QTS, or international equivalent).
• Substantial senior leadership experience within secondary education, including whole-school or campus leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience of curriculum leadership, staff development, and performance management.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Right to work in Vietnam by the July 2026 start date, or willingness to complete necessary visa and relocation processes with support from the school.

Preferred

• Experience within an international or bilingual educational environment.
• Demonstrable track record of raising standards in secondary education.
• Experience with Cambridge International curricula (IGCSE/A-Level or equivalent).
• Strong skills in data-informed decision making and continuous professional reflection.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive leadership salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Monthly housing allowance or accommodation support.
• Comprehensive relocation assistance for international recruits.
• International health insurance package.
• Tuition fee concessions for dependent children.