Head of Secondary

Purpose of Role  

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Secondary who can lead the secondary school in delivering a truly outstanding international educational experience for its students. Reporting to the Principal, the Head of Secondary will work closely with the Head of Primary and the Secondary leadership team. The Head of Secondary is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of the Secondary School and is accountable to the Principal for delivering the highest standard of education and guidance, using the purpose statement and student outcomes given earlier.

The Secondary school has been growing quickly over the past 2 years and the IGCSE & A Level results have been strong. The successful candidate will be expected to continue this trend and contribute to the wider school life within the Department, such as holding competitions and other extracurricular activities.   

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

 Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

 Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

 Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

 Role Head of Secondary 

 At Tenby Setia Ecohill, every student is valued, and we want them all to experience amazing learning and outstanding success. By the time they leave us, we want them to be confident and ready to shape their futures. We are looking for someone who shares our vision for our young people and who is ready to work with us as part of our campus leadership team and in leading their school as we deliver that vision together.  

As the Head of Secondary, you will need to be passionate about achieving the best for every young person in your school. You will be knowledgeable about learning and how to guide staff in achieving amazing learning outcomes for students. You will be good at working with and inspiring your colleagues, our students, and their parents. You will be knowledgeable about keeping children safe, well, and happy, and appreciate the value of a strong, supportive school ethos and community.  

  Learning is at the heart of everything we do here at Tenby. We encourage our students to be curious, to take risks, to be resilient, and show creativity and adaptability in the learning process. We aim to be a place ‘where confidence grows’ so that our students take ownership of their learning and are ready to shape their futures through the Amazing Learning experiences we offer.  

  If you are an existing Head of School looking for a new challenge or an experienced Deputy Head of School ready to lead your school, then we have a community of passionate staff, students, and parents eagerly looking forward to working with you!

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

•  Experience as Head of Secondary School or in senior school leadership in a secondary school setting;
• Experience in an international setting is advantageous but not essential – more important is a willingness to listen and learn, to be open to diversity and to respect people’s different experiences;
• A qualified secondary teacher with a relevant degree (essential) and has achieved or is working towards a recognized leadership qualification e.g., NPQH/NPQSL or master’s in education (desirable);
• Experience leading or in senior leadership at a school that follows the UK National Curriculum and prepares students for iGCSEs, with a track record of positive impact on student outcomes;
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and inspire staff, students, parents, and the wider school community;
• Can lead and manage a safe and caring school, ensuring clarity of culture and a positive ethos.
• Able to implement, monitor, and review practices that are clear and consistent and lead to successful outcomes for students.
• Able to combine professional intelligence and insight with the use of data to assure the effectiveness of school practice;
• Empower teachers in continually improving the quality of learning happening in their classroom;
• Can lead on whole-school curriculum implementation, review, and design so we continue to deliver amazing learning opportunities and experiences for all students;
• Ready and willing to work with the wider campus leadership team for the benefit of all students and the whole community;
• Able to develop effective relationships with all based on our values of integrity, honesty, and respect;
• Forward-thinking and ready to embrace the latest thinking and technologies where a positive impact on learning is evidenced, whilst being strategic and pragmatic in implementation;
• Prioritizes the safeguarding and safety of students and staff, with an awareness of appropriate behaviours, policies, and procedures including the principles of Keeping Children Safe in Education and Safer Recruitment.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging  

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background, or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.