Head of Secondary

About the role

Dover Court International School in Singapore, part of Nord Anglia Education, is seeking a Head of Secondary to provide visionary leadership for its secondary school. The role drives academic excellence, strengthens student wellbeing and ensures every learner is known, valued and supported, leaving students confident, resilient and globally minded.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the secondary school strategically, build trust with students, colleagues and parents, safeguard students and deploy resources efficiently
• Provide a curriculum with wide-ranging pedagogical knowledge, embed STEAM and use technology to enhance learning
• Maintain high standards of teaching through lesson observation, work scrutiny and assessment data, and celebrate teaching excellence
• Support student transitions from primary through to university and organise a rich programme of co-curricular activities, trips and residential experiences
• Lead and mentor the secondary leadership team, manage teacher recruitment, retention and induction, and contribute to teacher references
• Keep parents informed of progress, events and priorities, and work with parent representatives and the NAE Parent Academy
• Manage the secondary school budget, hold regular meetings with the leadership team and help with whole-school marketing and admissions

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in a relevant field
• PGCE, QTS or an internationally recognised teaching qualification
• At least 5 to 7 years' experience in a school leadership role; Deputy Head experience is welcome
• Leadership and curriculum delivery across at least two of: English National Curriculum, IB, GCSE, BTEC and ADAN
• Experience with diverse additional educational needs and English as an additional language
• Track record in teacher professional development, school accreditation and inspection
• Desirable: experience in a Nord Anglia, FOBISIA or similar high-performing international school

Candidates apply with a CV and a cover letter of maximum 1000 words explaining their leadership journey. Applications close on 23 November 2026; interviews are held in person in Singapore on 7 and 8 December 2026. Child protection screening is required.