Head of Seniors

Malvern College Tokyo (MCT) opened its doors to pupils in August 2023 and has quickly grown to be one of the leading schools in the territory. With strong links to Malvern College, a leading independent school in Worcestershire, England, the School seeks to appoint an inspirational Head of Seniors from August 2025.

The Head of Seniors is a key member of the school’s Senior Management Team, responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Senior School. Central to this role is the leadership, management, and support of the teaching staff, who collectively ensure the academic progress, learning, and wellbeing of pupils in line with the school’s policies.

The Head of Seniors will work closely with the Head of Primary and will have oversight of the MYP Coordinator to ensure the effective implementation and delivery of the curriculum. A key aspect of the role is the monitoring of the quality of teaching and learning, ensuring that high standards are maintained across the Senior School.

Additionally, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the strategic planning and preparation for the launch of the Sixth Form and the IB Diploma Programme, which will admit its first cohort in August 2026. The role also encompasses the coordination of the school’s pastoral care, with oversight of the work of the Senior School Pastoral Coordinator.

The successful candidate must possess a clear strategic vision, a deep appreciation for the school’s heritage, a thorough understanding of the International Baccalaureate programmes (particularly the IB Diploma Programme), and excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. A high level of professionalism is essential, as this role will be central to the ongoing development and growth of the school.

For further details of the position, please refer to the attached application pack.

All applications should be submitted online via TES. You must complete your full online profile and supporting statement and upload your CV with a photo. You are also required to provide details of three referees. Please note that we will need to take up the references provided in your application form prior to the interview.

Contract Type: Full-time, Three Years

Start date: August 2025

Closing date: 31 December, 2024

The College is closed for the Winter break from Friday 13th December – Monday 6th January. Please expect a response to your application after this date.

Candidates may be contacted at any stage after submitting their applications. Longlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview online while the subsequent shortlisted candidates will be invited to a final interview in Tokyo on 24th and 25th October 2024.

Malvern College Tokyo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our safer recruitment and wider safeguarding practices are aligned with UK and international best practice including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and International Taskforce on Child Protection (ITFCP). As such we hold ourselves to a high standard and undertake rigorous safer recruitment and pre-employment checks, with specific attention to child protection, for all applicants. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including employment history and reference checks, criminal record checks and identity checks.

Please contacthumanresources@malverncollege.co.jp for any queries about this role. Please note that a CV will not be accepted in place of the full online application.

For further information about Malvern College Tokyo, please visit our website at https://www.malverncollegetokyo.jp/. To find out more about the Malvern College International family, please visit www.malverncollegeinternational.org