Job Description
Summary:
Early Years Headteacher sought for a progressive international preschool in Thailand. Lead with passion and expertise.
About the School:
A school dedicated to providing a progressive early childhood programme for children aged 1.5 to 6 years. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and the British Early Years Foundation Stage, it fosters a community of creative lifelong learners.
The Opportunity:
As an Early Years Headteacher, you will lead and guide the team to deliver the highest quality educational programmes in a positive and nurturing environment. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for all aspects of the school’s operations and strategic direction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide inspirational leadership and promote high standards in all areas of student development and educational delivery
- Guide teaching staff to ensure educational programmes align with the school’s mission, vision, and strategic plan
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with parents and the wider community
- Coordinate the teaching team schedule, timetables, and all learning documents provided to parents
- Support marketing and admissions activities through engagement and collaboration
- Lead the implementation of a progressive learning programme aligned with the established curriculum
- Coordinate and review the preparation of learning documents, including termly reports, weekly observations, and parent-teacher meeting notes
- Manage the planning and allocation of learning resources across classrooms and school-wide
- Lead and facilitate staff appraisals and continuous professional development (CPD)
- Conduct weekly teacher meetings and monthly school-wide meetings
- Allocate teaching team schedules efficiently and provide creative solutions for people and resource management
- Lead and actively participate in the recruitment of teaching team members
- Resolve conflicts in a fair and professional manner
- Coordinate curriculum timetables, duties, cover rotas, and use of room schedules
- Manage extra-curricular activities, including afterschool clubs and playgroups
- Arrange and provide cover for all classes as needed
- Work closely with school directors to develop and implement school visions and policies
- Build strong relationships with parents and address concerns proactively
- Plan and organise meaningful school events that engage the community
- Support the admissions team in promoting the school and assessing families for suitability
- Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring staff understand child protection responsibilities
- Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Directors for the effective operation of the school
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Years or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of Early Years senior leadership experience
- Experience in teaching children aged between 1-6 years
- Sound knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach, Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, and Birth to Five Matters documents
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
- Strong leadership to manage and inspire a wide variety of people
- Flexibility, resilience, and willingness to embrace change
- Passion for education and early childhood development
Preferred
- Experience in multi-lingual schools
- Demonstrated ability in strategic decision-making and management of key stakeholders
- Experience in school administration and operations
Compensation & Benefits:
- Two-year contract, renewable upon mutual agreement
- Competitive salary based on qualification and experience
- Performance-linked bonus upon agreement
- Housing allowance
- Return economy class flight per contract
- Health and accident insurance
- Work permit and visa assistance
- Free tuition for your own child(ren) at the school
- Daily lunch provided
- Opportunity to join a dynamic, passionate, and professional team committed to making a difference