Deputy Head of School

About the School – St Andrews Sathorn

Overview:

St. Andrews International School, Sathorn, is a vibrant, inclusive community committed to fostering academic excellence and holistic development. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Deputy Head of School to join our leadership team, focusing on Whole school. This role is pivotal in shaping the educational journey of our youngest learners, ensuring a nurturing environment that promotes curiosity, resilience, and a love for learning.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Head to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they're starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what's special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that's, quite literally, world class.

It's an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the role

Position Objective:

The role of the Deputy Head of School is to:

• Work collaboratively with the Head of School ensuring the effective implementation of the strategic direction and operations of the school
• To ensure consistency in standards and expectations across the school, contributing to the desired culture and ethos
• To deputise for the Head of School in their absence
• To take the strategic lead on the pastoral provision for the whole school
• Ensure safeguarding ismaintained as the highest priority

To ensure the school remains a place where students learn to thrive and become confident and compassionate global citizens ready to make a positive impact on the world and who follow the school values of : Kindness, friendship, respect, responsibility, courage and honesty.

To promote a community where everyone feels seen, heard and celebrated.

Key Responsibilities:

Line Management of:

• Learning Support Lead
• EAL services
• Line manage KS1 lead and EYFS lead
• PSHE Coordinators (Early year/Primary)
• Curriculum leads (science/maths/ed tech/literacy/phonics/art/wellbeing)
• Teaching and Learning

Leadership:

• Drive high standards and expectations of all members of the community
• Set the tone for operational and academic excellence
• Work alongside the Head of School to create a culture of care, support and high expectations
• Development of an outstanding learning support system
• Lead teaching and learning across the school, being up to date with best practise and innovative learning pedagogy

Safeguarding (deputy DSL)

• Deliver and implement high quality safeguarding provision in line with Cognita and regional expectations
• Work with the DSL and SLT to ensure effective safeguarding practices are implemented with consistency across the school
• Support the DSL to deliver training and support for staff throughout the school year in line with the safeguarding training matrix
• Support the DSL to manage safeguarding and child protection files and ensure that they are regularly reviewed and updated
• Provide information and support to parents on the latest safeguarding trends
• Support the wellbeing lead to ensure that the provision for PSHE is embedded across the school

Pastoral

• To ensure the vision and values for the school permeate across the student and staff body
• To oversee the strategic direction and provision of pastoral care across the whole school and ensure this is delivered with coherence and consistency
• To work with parents and families to support students wellbeing
• To work with PSHE coordinators on the vertical alignment of PSHE and RSE through the school

Parents and Students

• To work with parents to solve problems and build strong relationships
• To deliver at open house events to promote the school to new families
• To present to students in assembly
• To assist in organising whole school events
• To assist students with concerns and support them in resolving conflict

Who we are looking for:

Other Desirable Experience

• Experience of wellbeing/RSE provisions in an International School would be a distinct advantage
• Excellent communication skills, multi-tasking and time management
• An ability to work as a part of a team and an interest in participating in the wider school community
• An ability to be flexible and adaptable
• An ability to problem solve
• An ability to build string caring relationships with students, parents and staff
• A passion to ensure things are the best that they can be

Safeguarding

• The job holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Cognita Safeguarding; Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times.
• If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, s/he must report any concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head of School so that a referral can be made accordingly to the relevant third party services.

Qualifications/Pay Scale

• Leadership Scale

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity (if the candidate has lived in the UK) and/or criminal/police or equivalent background checks for all other countries inhabited (irrespective of whether you worked in those countries).

Benefits at Cognita - St Andrews Sathorn

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• School holidays and public holidays
• School fee discount
• Professional Development

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 17 December 2025

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.

Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.