Job overview
Deputy Principal - Secondary
Vacancy from August 2025 www.bisphuket.ac.th
BISP is a leading day and boarding school, serving students aged 2-18 from the international community in the Asia-Pacific region.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as Deputy Principal (Secondary). Guided by our mission to inspire learning, nurture wellbeing, and ignite passion, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the pastoral care of our students and the Wellbeing curriculum. Experience at Senior leadership level (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
This key leadership role focuses on promoting the wellbeing and pastoral care of students while ensuring the efficient operation of the secondary school.
Key Responsibilities:
# Wellbeing Leadership: Oversee the Wellbeing Curriculum, lead wellbeing initiatives, and coordinate with staff to enhance student pastoral care.
# Positive Behaviour Management: Support and uphold a positive school culture by addressing behavioural issues and celebrating student achievements.
# Pastoral Welfare: Collaborate with leadership, tutors, and parents to ensure high standards in student welfare, engagement, and behaviour.
# Student Leadership and Community Engagement: Guide student leadership programs, community service initiatives, and student voice projects.
# Operational Oversight: Manage staff deployment for cover, duties, and invigilation, and assist with recruitment and induction.
# Professional Leadership: Contribute to staff development and school improvement through active participation in leadership meetings and initiatives.
# Facilities Management: Support the development and implementation of school systems to promote effective learning and wellbeing environments.
Qualifications and Experience:
+ Proven experience in educational leadership, preferably in a pastoral or wellbeing-focused role.
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
+ A commitment to upholding safeguarding practices and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and innovative leader to make a significant impact on our school community.
Child Safeguarding Commitment: Aligned with the recommendations of the International Taskforce on Child Protection, BISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment process includes background checks and rigorous vetting to ensure the highest standards of child safety.
Applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and post-graduate teaching certificate, or Education Degree.
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