Chief Education Officer

Myanmar International School is seeking dynamic, experienced expat school leader, who is prepared to work in an ever changing, challenging environment. Successful applicants will have thrived in previous leadership roles in international school settings. The successful applicant would hopefully be able to start in March/April 2025 if possible.

Job Description:

The School Chief Education Officer serves as the educational leader responsible for communicating with and empowering the school to fulfill MIS’s vision and mission. The Chief Education Officer manages Primary and Secondary Principals’, policies, facilities, regulations, and procedures to ensure students learn in a safe environment and receive a high-quality education that enhances their skills, knowledge, and virtues, while promoting self-awareness, lifelong learning, proactiveness, and competence to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Essential Responsibilities

• Delivering the vision and mission of the school
• Improving the educational outcomes of students
• Developing the quality of teaching and learning
• Nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers, the community, and stakeholders

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students. 
• Uphold stewardship as a value based, ethical and moral activity.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Form partnerships with parents and community groups.
• Understand the policies that impact schooling.
• Manage resources to achieve goals. 
• Line manage the WASC accreditation committee.

Qualifications:

Requirements and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in education / education Leadership.
• Professional Teaching qualification/license/certification as applicable
• Previous experience in a leadership role, preferably as a principal in an international school setting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Requirements:

• High levels of personal integrity.
• Conscientious and able to focus on completing work to a consistently high standard.
• Flexible and positive approach to work.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; high attention to detail.
• Ability to work to deadlines and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Adaptable to working in an ever-changing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Continually strive for improvement.

Safeguarding and Student Welfare: Myanmar International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references. 

How to Apply: If you're passionate about shaping young minds and eager to be a part of our dynamic team at MIS, we encourage you to apply today. Join us in making a difference in Myanmar education and helping students reach their fullest potential. To apply, please provide the following and forward via email to: Richard.Maclean@mis-edu.com

·        An application letter outlining your strengths and why you would be ideal for this position.

·        A detailed CV highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.

·        Contact information for three professional referees, including your most recent line manager, with their position and email and phone contact details.

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring the possibility of you joining Myanmar International School.