Head of Secondary English & Social Studies at Anglo Singapore International School, Bangkok
Anglo Singapore International School is looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Secondary English & Social Studies to join its Sukhumvit 64 Campus in Bangkok on a full-time basis. This is a senior academic leadership role combining departmental leadership of Secondary English with oversight of the Lower Secondary Social Studies programme.
Job Description
Reporting to the Secondary Principal and working alongside the wider senior leadership team, the Head of Secondary English & Social Studies will drive curriculum quality and student achievement across the secondary years. Core responsibilities span two distinct but complementary areas:
Secondary English
- Lead curriculum planning, assessment, moderation, and academic standards across all Secondary English levels.
- Demonstrate deep expertise in the Cambridge IGCSE English curriculum, covering both First Language English (FLE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) pathways.
- Ensure coherent progression across English pathways, supporting students as they transition between ESL, FLE, and mainstream English classes.
- Implement and champion effective English as an Additional Language (EAL) strategies to give all learners access to the curriculum while maintaining high academic expectations.
- Coach and mentor teachers through structured lesson observation, professional dialogue, and ongoing feedback.
- Monitor student progress, draw on assessment data to inform teaching, and design timely interventions where needed.
Lower Secondary Social Studies
- Oversee the Lower Secondary History and Geography programme, ensuring a coherent humanities experience that builds literacy, analytical thinking, and global awareness.
- Collaborate with the curriculum leadership team to review and refine the programme in line with Cambridge requirements and school expectations.
Whole-School Leadership
- Contribute actively to CIS accreditation processes, ensuring subject-level documentation and practice align with accreditation standards and the school’s continuous improvement agenda.
- Uphold and promote safeguarding practices across the department, ensuring student wellbeing is central to all teaching and learning decisions.
- Engage constructively with parents on matters relating to curriculum, assessment, and individual student progress.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in English, Education, or a closely related field (essential); a Master’s Degree is preferred.
- A recognised teaching qualification such as QTS, PGCE, or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of experience teaching Secondary English, ideally within an international or Cambridge-aligned school.
- Strong working knowledge of Cambridge IGCSE English First Language and English as a Second Language.
- Proven experience teaching and supporting students with EAL in a secondary context.
- Prior Head of Department or equivalent leadership experience is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with curriculum development processes and international accreditation frameworks; CIS experience is an advantage.
- A clear and demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
Benefits
Anglo Singapore International School offers a professional, internationally oriented working environment with a collaborative leadership culture. While specific salary and benefits details are available upon application, the school provides a competitive package commensurate with experience and qualifications in the Bangkok international school market.
About the School
Anglo Singapore International School’s Sukhumvit 64 Campus sits in one of Bangkok’s most established international education corridors. The school follows the Cambridge International curriculum and places a strong emphasis on academic rigour, student wellbeing, and whole-school continuous improvement — making it a compelling destination for internationally minded educators looking to take on a meaningful leadership role.
