Head of Higher Education and Careers

About the Role

Head of Higher Education and Careers King's College International School Bangkok Thailand New Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Start date: As suitable with the right candidate Apply by: 25 October 2026 Job overview Position: Head of Higher Education and Careers Start: As suitable with the right candidate The school wishes to appoint an exceptional, strategic, and well-qualified Head of Higher Education and Careers to lead the vision, development, and delivery of our university guidance and careers provision across Years 7 to 13. The successful candidate will oversee a dedicated counselling team, guiding our students toward entry into leading global universities while ensuring a comprehensive enrichment programme that prepares them for the challenges of higher education and independent living. Our students apply to a diverse range of destinations worldwide. Candidates with extensive experience in leading higher education counselling and deep knowledge of application processes across key destinations including the UK, USA, Australia, Asia, Canada, and Europe are essential. As the lead for this department, you will build and refine robust application systems, foster relationships with top global universities, and act as the key advisor to the Senior Leadership Team on all Higher Education and Careers matters. We are looking for a visionary leader who loves working with teenagers, excels in leading and inspiring colleagues, and understands the hard work required to build an outstanding school. We also hope that all colleagues will play an active role in the wider life of the school, contributing to our co-curricular and pastoral programmes Since 2020 we have grown rapidly, and this is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who will inspire, set the highest standards, and establish strategic systems to ensure that as we continue to grow, we lay the foundation for future excellence. If you value a supportive and collaborative community, are excited by a dynamic international school environment where we all work hard for each other, and possess a student-centred, nurturing approach to education, we would welcome your application. Applications A full application form and cover letter in support of your application should be sent through the Schrole platform. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The school may choose to begin interviews before the closing date and so early applications are encouraged. All staff are expected, in the spirit of teamwork and for the welfare of the school, to perform any other related tasks, within reason, for the department and from time to time, support other departments as requested by his/her immediate supervisor. Important Note King’s College International School Bangkok is fully committed to best practice in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a DBS check (if relevant) ICPC, other criminal records checks, suitably translated if you teach outside of the UK, satisfactory references, and medical clearance. We are committed to the BISSC Safer Recruitment Code of Conduct. Further details can be found on our school website. How We Use Your Information We will use the information which you have provided on this form, and which we collect from other sources (such as from references and from the Disclosure and Barring Services) for the following purposes: to assess your suitability for the role for which you have applied, to assess your suitability to work with children and to enable us to comply with our legal obligations (including safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people). Should you be appointed to the role, we may also use the data regarding your degree and professional qualifications on staff lists on our website or in our marketing material. Further information on how the school uses personal data is set out in the in the school’s Privacy Notice for Staff, which can be found on our website. The School: King’s College International School Bangkok is a King’s College Wimbledon International School. We opened in September 2020 for boys and girls and now cater for over 1,700 students aged 2 –18 in Early Years to Year 13, offering IGCSEs, A-levels and pathways to the world’s best universities. We are a vibrant, dynamic community committed to working in partnership with parents to help each student achieve their full potential and more. Our vision is to engage, inspire and extend our students. Our values of good manners, kindness and wisdom infuse all that we do. We are therefore looking for outstanding teachers and leaders who embody our values, who understand the values of a UK-style education and who are open-hearted in their approach to living and working in Thailand. We value the people in our community, and we recruit the best. To help us do this, we offer an excellent package of international benefits including annual flight allowance, medical insurance, housing allowance, a competitive salary and places in school for up to two children subject to our admissions process.