Head of School

Head of SchoolBritish International School, Phuket Start Date: August 2027 or by negotiation British International School, Phuket is seeking an exceptional educational leader to become our next Head of School and lead the school into its next chapter. The Head of School will provide strategic, academic and educational leadership, working closely with the CEO and Board of Directors. The successful candidate will lead an experienced Senior Leadership Team and have responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning, student outcomes, staff development, safeguarding, wellbeing and the overall educational experience. The role also includes significant strategic and operational responsibilities, including: School strategy, improvement and academic excellence Teaching, learning and curriculum Staffing, recruitment and professional development Student enrolment, admissions and marketing Boarding Safeguarding, wellbeing and student welfare Budget planning and resource management School performance and KPI achievement Business development and events Accreditation and compliance Parent, community and stakeholder relations Board reporting and governance The CandidateWe are seeking a leader who combines educational excellence with strategic and operational awareness and who understands that the success of an international school depends upon its students, staff and wider community. The successful candidate will demonstrate: Proven executive leadership experience, ideally as a Head, Principal or equivalent senior leader in a high-performing international, British or boarding school. Strong expertise in teaching, learning, curriculum and student achievement. Experience of leading sustainable school improvement and managing complex educational systems. Experience of financial planning, quality assurance, accreditation and safeguarding. An empowering and collaborative leadership style that builds trust and develops teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Stron