Secondary Department Principal - Laos

Job Announcement – Secondary Department Principal (Instructional Leader) Location: Vientiane, Laos Position Type: Full-Time Contract term: 2 years Probation: 3 months Start Date: August 2026 We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Secondary Department Principal to join our school leadership team. This role is ideal for an instructional leader who is passionate about improving teaching quality, strengthening student outcomes, and leading a collaborative and professional secondary department. The Secondary Department Principal is responsible for the day-to-day academic and operational management of the secondary program, ensuring effective lesson delivery, strong classroom practices, high-quality assessment, and a safe and supportive learning environment. Key Responsibilities Provide strong instructional leadership to improve teaching quality and student learning outcomes Lead curriculum implementation, lesson planning, teacher coaching, and classroom observation cycles Manage assessment systems, student progress monitoring, and academic intervention plans Support positive student behavior systems, wellbeing monitoring, and anti-bullying procedures Coordinate daily operations: staff scheduling, duty assignments, and overall department organization Maintain clear communication and reporting to the School Director/Owner and work collaboratively with administration Promote a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement Minimum Requirements Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction or Instructional leadership (mandatory) Proven experience as an instructional leader (department head, academic coordinator, vice principal, principal, etc.) Minimum 5 years of secondary teaching experience (leadership experience preferred) Strong knowledge of curriculum planning, assessment systems, and teacher development strategies Excellent leadership, communication, reporting, and team management skills Ability to work in a structured organization with