Academic Head of School

Academic Head of School Ref: HRJDLT 2026/010 Position overview The Academic Head of School serves as the chief educational leader of the school and is responsible for advancing its mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities. The role provides leadership in curriculum, teaching and learning, student achievement, faculty development, accreditation, safeguarding, and educational innovation. The Academic Head of School ensures the delivery of a high-quality educational program that promotes academic excellence, student well-being, and continuous school improvement. The position fosters a dynamic learning culture that reflects the school's diverse international community and supports the long-term sustainability of the institution. Dimension and scope The Academic Head of School oversees approximately 120 faculty members and 700 students and maintains professional relationships with educational authorities, accrediting agencies, and external educational partners The Academic Head of School provides leadership for all academic functions of the school and serves as the senior educational advisor to the Executive Board. The position oversees: Academic leadership and strategic planning Curriculum development and implementation Teaching and learning quality assurance Student support and safeguarding Accreditation and compliance initiatives Organization and Report line The Academic Head of School reports directly to the School Director and the Executive Board and collaborates closely with the Administrative Head to ensure alignment between academic and operational functions. The Academic Head of School supervises all academic leaders, including principals, department heads, curriculum coordinators, student support leaders, and other academic personnel. The position does not directly supervise administrative departments unless otherwise designated by the Executive Board. Key responsibilities . Domain 1 - The Strategic Leadership Visionary Leader: Promote and uphold the school's vision, mission, values, and educational philosophy. Ensure all the staff are well aware and integrate those values in all aspects of the school. Set an example of a role model. Strategic Planning and Execution: Lead the development and implementation of the school's educational plan. Making sure the plans are well communicated and executed. Monitoring the outcome and re-adjusted the plan to ensure the favourable results. Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, diversification and excellence to the school community. Educational Market Research: Continuously monitor and analyse the emerging educational trends and adjust the teaching and learning strategies to be inline or ahead of the education field. Domain 2 - The Academic Excellence Curriculum Oversight: Ensures vertical and horizontal alignment across grade levels. Leads curriculum development, review cycles, assessment practices, and accreditation requirements. Drives continuous curriculum improvement through regular evaluation, innovation, and implementation of best practices. Submits annual curriculum review and improvement reports to the Executive Board. Quality Assurance: Lead and coordinate school accreditation processes and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with accreditation standards established by the accreditor, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC), or other applicable accrediting bodies. Provides regular progress reports and ensures timely completion of accreditation action plans. Teaching & Learning Quality: Sets and monitors standards for pedagogy, assessment, and student outcomes. Conducts regular classroom observations and instructional reviews to ensure high-quality teaching practices and continuous improvement. Ensures evaluation reports are completed and submitted to HR with performance summaries reported to the Executive Board. Faculty Development: Leads teacher evaluation, professional growth, mentoring and coaching. Increase teacher retention rate. Managing teachers assessment. Identify and develop a succession plan for key positions. Academic Data & School Improvement (MAP&Other Assessment Results) Oversees the collection, analysis, and utilization of academic performance data to drive school improvement initiatives. Establishes measurable academic goals and submits regular achievement and improvement reports to the Executive Board. Innovation & Data Driven: Introduces new methodologies, technology integration, and continuous improvement in learning. Collect, manage and utilize data to drive academic improvement initiatives. Domain 3 - Student Support & Wellbeing Student-Centered Learning: Promote a high-quality student-centered learning environment aligned with the school vision and values. Making sure of the learning environments and infrastructures are designed to accommodate the student learning Student Development and Inclusion: Promotes inclusion and holistic learning development in all areas, academic, social, emotional and wellbeing. Safeguarding: Ensures safeguarding and child protection policies are implemented and fully functioned. Promote anti-bullying, digital citizenship, cyber-safety, and responsible technology use throughout the school community. Domain 4 - Community Relations and External Engagement School Representative: Serve as the primary representative of the school. Represents the school to accreditation bodies, authorities and global education networks. Relationship Management: Builds and maintains strong relationships with students, parents, school alumni, alliances and institutional authorities. Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the community. Governance and Board Liaison Provide regular reports and performance dashboards to the Executive Board. Advise the Executive Board on educational trends, risks, opportunities, and strategic priorities. Ensure alignment between Board-approved strategic objectives and academic implementation. Domain 5 - Administrative Collaboration Collaborate with the Finance and Admissions teams regarding enrollment planning, tuition strategy recommendations, scholarship programs, and resource allocation. Work with HR for talent acquisition, professional development and retention. Ensure compliance with local laws (labor, safety, data protection) and international standards. Coordinate with facilities team, F&B, housekeeping, security, transportation and activities to ensure smooth day to day operations. Qualifications and Experiences Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field (Doctorate preferred). Minimum ten years of successful educational experience. Minimum five years of senior leadership experience in an international or independent school. Demonstrated experience leading accreditation, curriculum development, and school improvement initiatives. Strong knowledge of international curricula such as American Common Core, Advanced Placement (AP), IB, Cambridge, or equivalent frameworks. Knowledge and Skills Inspirational leader with integrity and empathy. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and compliance requirements. Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities. Change management expertise. KPIs - Key Performance Indicators Academic Performance Student achievement growth Graduation rate University acceptance outcomes Faculty Excellence Teacher retention rate Professional development participation Performance evaluation outcomes School Improvement Accreditation status Strategic plan completion rate Curriculum review completion Stakeholder Satisfaction Parent satisfaction survey results Student engagement data Staff engagement survey results Enrollment Enrollment growth Student retention rate Employment terms The Academic Head of School is a 5 days per week full time leadership position. A (2) two-year employment contract will be provided for first sign-up with options to re-new to a (3) three-year in the consecutive contracts. Annual performance review conducted by the Executive Board to determine salary adjustment and contract renewal. Probation Period The position is subject to a probationary period of up to 119 days in accordance with applicable Thai labor regulations and school policy. Compensation and Benefits MONETARY Competitive basic salary Position stipend Monthly allowance Options to enroll in Provident funds Reimbursement of Airfare back to home of record at the end of contract (Amount reimbursed and other conditions applied). NON MONETARY Free tuition fee for the first 2 biological children, other fees applied. Healthcare and life insurance, 24-7 worldwide coverage. Free lunch meal at the school Annual professional development allowance and access to approved professional learning opportunities. School-sponsored visa and work permit processing in accordance with applicable regulations. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy KPIS International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are expected to share this commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory reference checks, identity verification, criminal background clearance, verification of qualifications, and a comprehensive review of employment history. Candidates must demonstrate suitability to work with children and comply with all safeguarding and child protection requirements. PDPA Notice : All information collected during recruitment for this position is used for the purposes of evaluating a candidate’s suitability for the position. All personally-identifiable and sensitive information is handled in accordance with the Thailand Personal Data Protection Act 2562. Applications: Application acceptance date 21 September - 31 October 2026 Role start date ASAP Any questions please contact recruit@kpis.ac.th ***Only selected applicants will be contacted for the interview.****