Assistant Headteacher : Student Well-Being and Development
International School Brunei - Bandar Seri
Brunei Darussalam
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2025
- Apply by:
- 18 November 2024
Job overview
We are seeking a dynamic Assistant Headteacher of Secondary who has the understanding and experience of leading pastoral systems that enable students to grow into safe, secure, happy, healthy and confident, respectful and responsible young people. We believe that these attributes are essential for ‘everyone to excel’.
Established in 1964, International School Brunei (ISB) has 60 years of experience as a non-profit, vibrant, inclusive school. Today ISB has over 1300 days and boarding students from 43 different nationalities and highly qualified teachers from all over the globe. In 2015, ISB moved to a bespoke, eco-friendly campus, nestled in primary rainforest, becoming one of the first schools in Asia to win the Green Flag Award. Academic results are excellent, allowing ISB graduates to gain entry to top universities all over the world.
Student well-being is a cornerstone of education at ISB. ISB is a positive and welcoming community that continually strives to support our students in every way possible. This position and the related teams involved are critical in terms of the care we provide for our students.
The successful candidate will be joining a positive and collegiate Secondary Leadership Team and work very closely with the Deputy Head. They will line manage a group of Heads of Year from one main Key Stage as well as the Student Leadership Coordinator. They will also work closely with the Head of Learning Support, School Counselling Team, Tutors and Primary colleagues.
One of the key development areas related to this position includes Student Leadership and Voice. This key area may support not only well-being but also students' sense of belonging and citizenship. Linked to this, we are seeking to further our students' understanding and participation in the local-global community and become more internationally minded.
The ideal candidate will have experience of leading and managing a range of pastoral areas at a strategic level. They will have a track record of success in developing and implementing strategies that get the best from pastoral teams that, in turn, support the well-being and learning of students. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate that they have and can deliver positive change with sustainable impacts. Please note, specific roles may change depending on the candidate and SLT experiences and strengths as well as the needs of the school.
The successful candidate will have (as a minimum):
· a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
· PGCE or equivalent teaching diploma
· preferably hold a Master’s Degree with an education/leadership specialism or hold the NPQ qualification
The ideal candidate will have experience of:
· a school with an inclusive ethos
· teaching and leading a PSHE curriculum
· leading and managing whole school initiatives leading to positive and sustainable change
· successfully leading and empowering teams that support the learning and well-being of students
· an institution which develops, promotes, and has implemented innovative education ideas and practices
The successful candidate will be:
· positive, and have a determination to succeed
· flexible, adaptable, and resilient
· a team player
· committed to getting the best out of teachers and students
Further information about Brunei, the school and job description can be found on our website and attached. Candidates are advised to apply before the 15th November. Interviews will happen on a rolling basis. The school reserves the right to employ a successful candidate at anytime through the recruitment process.
Please note that due to Brunei Immigration law, we cannot accept applications from candidates over the age of 54.
International School Brunei (ISB) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to police checks along with all other relevant employment checks.
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About International School Brunei - Bandar Seri
- International School Brunei - Bandar Seri
- Jalan Utama Salambigar, Kg Sungai Hanching
- Berakas 'B' BC2115
- Brunei Darussalam
International School Brunei was established in 1964 as a not-for-profit organisation with a Board of Directors to oversee the development of the school - a status that exists to this day.
In 2015 the school moved to a brand new 22 acre site on the outskirts of Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei Darussalam. At the same time, ‘The Residence’ a state of the art Boarding House, was opened to cater for up to 120 students aged 11 - 18.
ISB offers education from Nursery (2yrs) and the National Curriculum of England from Year 1 (4yrs old) to Year 9 (13yrs) followed by IGCSEs (14-16yrs)and the IB Diploma programme in the Pre-University section (16 - 18yrs).
ISB is non-selective, and currently has over 1100 students from over 40 different nationalities. Academic results are outstanding with IB Diploma results consistently above the world average. ISB students attend their first choice universities all over the world
In addition to the Bandar campus, ISB Seria, 1 hour from the capital, is the second campus which caters for primary students. The ISB Centre for Inclusive Learning opened in 2021 to support students with complex learning needs. An English Language Centre (ELC) and a CACHE Adult learning programme completes the ISB offer.
Dominic Morley
Executive principal
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