Deputy Head of Secondary

Deputy Head of Secondary

King's College School Panama
, part of Inspired Education Group, is an international, co‑educational school offering a world‑class British education to students from Early Years. Our learning community is diverse, vibrant and committed to academic excellence, holistic development and global citizenship. We provide innovative, student‑centred teaching and a supportive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and highly skilled Deputy Head of Secondary to join our leadership team in August 2026. The ideal candidate will provide strong academic and pastoral leadership, drive high standards across the Secondary School and support a positive, collaborative culture aligned with the values and vision of King’s College Panama.

In addition to this position, you may also be interested in our in‑person Inspired Careers Event in London on Saturday 24th January 2026.

• Support the Head of Secondary in the strategic leadership and day‑to‑day management of the Secondary School.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of the school improvement plan, academic priorities and whole‑school initiatives.
• Lead key operational areas such as timetabling, staffing deployment, academic calendar planning and daily logistics.
• Serve as an active member of the School Leadership Team, ensuring clear communication, collaboration and alignment across departments.
• Monitor and drive high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment practices across the Secondary School.
• Use academic and pastoral data to track student progress, identify gaps and implement targeted interventions.
• Strengthen the delivery of international curricula (IGCSE, A‑Levels and Inspired academic standards).
• Foster a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment where students thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
• Reinforce pastoral and safeguarding frameworks, collaborating with tutors, Heads of Year and the school counsellor.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents and staff through clear communication and visible leadership.
• Support parent engagement initiatives, information sessions and academic‑related events.
• Represent the Secondary School in external activities, partnerships and school‑wide events.
• Ensure smooth operational functioning, including cover arrangements, emergency procedures and policy implementation.
• Contribute to the recruitment, onboarding and ongoing development of teaching staff.
• Support compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements and Inspired Education policies.

• A degree in Education or a related field; a recognised teaching qualification is essential.
• Significant leadership experience within international or bilingual schools, ideally at Head of Department, Assistant Head or Deputy Head level.
• Strong knowledge of international curricula (Cambridge IGCSE/A‑Levels or equivalent).
• Demonstrated success in improving teaching, learning and student outcomes through data‑driven strategies.
• Excellent people‑management skills and the ability to inspire, motivate and support teachers.
• Proven experience in student wellbeing, safeguarding and pastoral leadership.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Native‑level English proficiency (spoken and written).
• A collaborative leadership style with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the values of Inspired
  
  Education:
  
  academic excellence, personal growth, global‑mindness and holistic student development.

Inspired Education Group is 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 practices and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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