Head of Junior School

Tanglin Trust School is pleased to invite applications for the role of Head of Junior School from August 2027. Founded in 1925, Tanglin is one of Asia’s most respected, not-for-profit international schools, currently educating over 2,800 students aged 3 to 18. While our recent centenary was a proud milestone, it is our shared ambition for what comes next that truly defines us. As we begin our second century, Tanglin is entering one of the most exciting periods in its history. Following the successful extension of the School's lease for a further 30 years and the allocation of additional adjoining land, Tanglin has secured both the certainty and the opportunity to invest boldly in its future. This landmark achievement enables the next phase of our ambitious Campus Masterplan, a generational programme of development designed to create one of the most advanced and inspiring educational environments in the world. Inspiring children. Shaping futures. Leading excellence. We are seeking an inspirational and visionary Head of Junior School to drive educational excellence, strategic growth, and student wellbeing. In this pivotal leadership role, you will shape our Junior School’s vision, curriculum innovation, and high-performance team culture. Working collaboratively with staff, students, and families, you will foster an inclusive, future-focused environment where every child thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. As Head of Junior School, you will provide strategic leadership, drive curriculum innovation and evidence-based practice, champion high standards of teaching and assessment, and lead school improvement initiatives that promote continuous growth and achievement. You will also inspire and develop staff, nurture a positive and high-performing team culture, uphold outstanding pastoral care and safeguarding standards, and represent the Junior School within the wider community. If you are a dynamic educational leader who is passionate about inspiring yo