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Heads of School

Executive Search: Heads of School

Location: Myanmar
Start Date: July 2026
Compensation: Attractive Salary – Tax Free
Contract: Full-time
Native English Speaker Required

We are proud to conduct a confidential executive search for an exceptional Head of School to lead a campus within the SIS Myanmar network during its next stage of strategic growth. This leader will be responsible for delivering outstanding outcomes across both Primary and Secondary education, driving pedagogical excellence, fostering an inclusive school culture, and building on strong foundations to elevate performance and reputation.

About SIS Group and the Opportunity

The SIS Group is one of the region's most respected K12 school groups, with international and private schools across multiple countries. In strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group), SIS delivers high-quality, values-driven education at accessible fee levels.

The Role

The Head of School will serve as the strategic and operational leader of the campus, with full responsibility for shaping the vision and driving excellence across both Primary and Secondary divisions. Reporting to the Group's Executive Leadership Team and working in close collaboration with local partners, the postholder will set ambitious standards for teaching, learning, and student outcomes while ensuring that the school embodies the values and distinctive ethos of SIS.

The successful candidate will build and inspire high-performing teams, embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional growth. They will establish robust safeguarding and quality assurance frameworks, ensuring the highest levels of care and compliance. Beyond the classroom, the Head of School will act as a visible ambassador within the community, strengthening partnerships with parents and external stakeholders and positioning the school as a centre of educational excellence within the region.

With a clear focus on innovation, enquiry-based learning, and future-ready competencies, the Head of School will deliver a truly distinctive SIS education — one that equips students not only with strong academic foundations, but also with the creativity, resilience, and global outlook required to thrive in the 21st century.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Set and deliver a clear whole-school vision aligned with SIS Group strategy, values, and standards
  • Lead start-up and growth phases including enrolment, programme development, accreditation, and quality frameworks
  • Develop the School Improvement Plan, KPIs, and data-informed review cycles

Teaching, Learning and Curriculum

  • Safeguard high expectations for teaching quality and student outcomes across Primary and Secondary
  • Oversee coherent curriculum planning, assessment, and progression pathways
  • Champion professional learning, coaching, and appraisal to build instructional capacity

People and Culture

  • Recruit, onboard, and retain high-calibre staff while fostering a collaborative and accountable culture
  • Model ethical leadership and uphold robust safeguarding and child protection practice
  • Foster positive communication with students, parents, and the wider community

Operations and Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with local regulations, accreditation requirements, and Group policies
  • Oversee budgets, resourcing, facilities, and risk management in partnership with central teams
  • Drive admissions, marketing, and stakeholder engagement to support sustainable growth

Partnerships

  • Work closely with SIS Group leadership and external partners to align strategy and standards
  • Represent the school with local authorities, community organisations, and professional networks

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Education or a related field
  • Master's degree, Doctorate, NPQH, NPQEL, or equivalent leadership qualification advantageous
  • Recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, B.Ed, QTS, or international equivalent essential
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development in school leadership, safeguarding, curriculum, and international education

Experience

  • 6–7 years successful experience as a Head of School/Headteacher, or a minimum of 5 years as Deputy Head/Vice Principal with clear readiness for step-up
  • Demonstrable impact leading whole-school improvement across Primary and Secondary phases
  • International school leadership experience and familiarity with accreditation and regulatory frameworks

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

  • Outstanding command of English with native-level fluency
  • Strong strategic planning and data-informed leadership capability
  • Excellent people leadership, recruitment, and staff development skills
  • Strong stakeholder management and community engagement experience
  • High levels of integrity, resilience, cultural agility, and commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

Salary and Benefits

  • Attractive tax free package
  • Housing or housing allowance
  • Annual flights
  • Medical insurance
  • Visa and work permit sponsorship
  • Relocation support
  • High-quality professional development opportunities
  • Performance-related incentives may be available in line with Group policy

Onboarding Timeline

May/June 2026: Formal onboarding at SIS South Jakarta, Indonesia, including meetings with the Group Management Team, orientation, and leadership induction.

July 2026: Commence duties in Yangon, Myanmar.

Safeguarding

SIS maintains a rigorous culture of safeguarding. Appointment is subject to background checks, reference verification, and appropriate police clearances.


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