Job overview
TSI International School is seeking expressions of interest from dynamic current and aspiring school leaders for a unique leadership opportunity. The successful candidate would lead the establishment of curriculum, assessment and daily operations in our brand new Primary building that opens on our Bearing Campus in August 2025.
The new Primary section will be modelled on our already established and successful Primary school at our Wongwianyai campus. We anticipate the school will open with around 100 students from EYFS to Year 6. The successful applicant would teach a class whilst also receiving non-contact time to support operational and educational leadership. The Assistant Principal would work with the Head of School and Executive Leadership team to ensure the school establishes itself as a 'world class' from day one.
It is anticipated that we will appoint a Principal in the second year of the schools opening, so there is also a unique opportunity for further growth and career advancement for the right person.
TSI teachers deliver the English National Curriculum using an engaging inquiry-based approach. They play a key role in fostering academic growth and personal development in a supportive and collaborative environment.
If you are passionate about delivering the highest standard of education and making a meaningful impact on young learners, please find more details about the position and our school below.
1) DURATION: We offer two-year contracts, commencing on 1st August 2025.
2) MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (with the support of the Executive Leadership Team/Head of School as necessary):
Lead the day-to-day operations of the school
Oversee implementation of curriculum, assessment and reporting
Lead the school community, communications and parent relations
Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan and deliver engaging and differentiated learning experiences based on the English National Curriculum
Value and actively promote the TSI Guiding Statements across the curriculum and within all facets of school life
Provide pastoral care to the children in your Homeroom class.
Communicate with Parents on student needs, progress and achievement.
Contribute to the broader life of the school through ECA's or similar.
3) QUALIFICATIONS
Native English speaker
Bachelor of Education or equivalent postgraduate teaching qualification from a reputable university in a Western country.
4) EXPERIENCE:
Leadership experience in the international school context
Experience teaching children aged 2-11 years.
Experience working with the UK Curriculum and EYFS Framework
5) HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
Strong interest in inquiry-based teaching pedagogy that promotes student engagement and ownership of their learning
Previous experience in an international school.
Additional qualifications and/or recent professional development.
A commitment to growing Global Citizenship, 21st Century Skills and Universal Values in our students.
6) BENEFITS:
TSI offers an inital two-year contract which includes the following:
Competitive monthly salary
flight allowance
settling-in allowance (*or pre-arranged temporary accommodation)
contract completion bonus
health insurance
approximately 14 weeks paid holiday (during each academic year)
opportunities for professional development
Tuition fee remission for one dependent child
7) APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS:
NOTE: If applications do not have the following information they will not be considered:
i) The email's subject should be ‘Assistant Principal - Bearing Primary’
ii) A short introductory email/cover letter
iii) Your recently updated CV that includes the name and contact details of three professional referees.
iv) A scan of your current passport’s photo page OR a recent photograph.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. All initial interviews will take place online. Local candidates may be invited for an on-campus interview.
We will make an offer as soon as we find the right candidate for our school. We strongly encourage applying immediately.
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