Head of English

About the Role

HEAD OF ENGLISH

Location: Regents International School Pattaya, Thailand

Start Date: 1 August 2027

Regents International School Pattaya is seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of English to provide inspirational leadership of the English Faculty, driving excellent teaching and learning, developing a high-performing team and securing outstanding academic outcomes across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

As part of Nord Anglia Education, we offer an exciting opportunity to help develop resilient, ambitious and creative global citizens who will change our world for the better. Our students and staff benefit from exceptional international opportunities, including Global Campus, Nord Anglia University and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, IMG and King's College London.

The Role

We seek a highly motivated and experienced Head of English who will:

- Lead and develop a high-performing English Faculty, establishing a culture of high expectations, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement, aligned with the School Development Plan and Priorities.

- Drive consistently excellent teaching and learning, embedding the Regents Teaching and Learning Consistencies and Principles through inclusive practice, high levels of student participation and thinking, and responsive teaching.

- Lead curriculum development across KS3, KS4 and KS5, ensuring a rigorous, ambitious and carefully sequenced English curriculum, including IGCSE, IB Diploma English pathways, that develops literacy, critical thinking, analytical skills and confident communication.

- Secure excellent academic outcomes, setting ambitious Faculty targets, using assessment and performance data to monitor progress, ensure accurate predictions and implement effective interventions.

- Coach, mentor and develop Faculty colleagues, modelling excellent classroom practice, providing effective professional development and building a culture of shared expertise and continuous improvement.

- Champion a love of English beyond the classroom, promoting reading, literature, public speaking, debate and enrichment opportunities while contributing fully to the wider life of the school.

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Safe Recruitment

The Successful Candidate Will Possess:

- A relevant degree and recognised teaching qualification, such as PGCE, QTS or equivalent, and the ability to meet Thailand's visa, work authorisation and safeguarding requirements.

- Excellent subject knowledge and successful experience teaching English across Secondary, including IGCSE and IB Diploma English.

- Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire, motivate, coach and develop colleagues.

- A strong track record of securing excellent academic outcomes, using assessment, performance data and quality assurance to drive improvement in teaching and student progress.

- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, with high expectations for behaviour, participation and achievement.

- A reflective, innovative and collaborative approach, with a commitment to professional development, inclusive education and inspiring students to achieve their full potential.

Safer Recruitment

At Nord Anglia Education, we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, and happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students is our highest priority. All post holders engaged in regulated activity (roles involving regular, unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures. These include satisfactory criminal record checks (the International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) for the UK, or relevant regional criminal record checks) from the country of residence or birth, as well as from any country of residence within the past 10 years. Candidates must also provide at least two authenticated references, including one from their most recent employer.