Deputy Head of Secondary

Details

Location

Yangon, Myanmar

Contract Type

Full Time

Salary

Competitive

Job Description

Summary:

Join a school as Deputy Head of Secondary and lead academic and pastoral initiatives.

About the School:

As an all-through institution, the school delivers a world-class education to students from diverse backgrounds, with a strong focus on academic excellence, character development, and global citizenship.

The Opportunity:

As Deputy Head of Secondary, you will play a key role in shaping the academic and pastoral direction of the school. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on student outcomes and support a dynamic, growing institution.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic leadership within the Secondary Leadership team and across the whole school.
Lead key strategic areas such as pastoral or academic development based on individual strengths.
Monitor and improve the quality of teaching and learning through coaching, observation, and professional dialogue.
Analyze data to support planning, intervention, and whole-school improvement.
Support the development of middle leaders and teachers through high-quality professional learning.
Ensure effective care, progression, and challenge for students across all year groups.
Assist with safeguarding responsibilities as a Deputy Safeguarding Lead.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

Proven experience in leading academic or pastoral teams.
Ability to inspire and lead staff effectively.
Experience in contributing to or leading school development initiatives.
Familiarity with the English National Curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE and A Level qualifications.
Strong understanding of personalised learning, feedback, and assessment.
Commitment to student development and extracurricular engagement.
Recognised teaching qualifications.
Passion for education and a team-focused mindset.

Preferred