Head of Early Years Campus – Bromsgrove International School Thailand

An outstanding opportunity to lead a thriving, 100 strong Early Years Campus which forms part of BIST, a day and boarding international school for 500 boys and girls aged 2-18, now in its third decade.

For August 2025

Four hundred and fifty years after Bromsgrove UK came into being, Bromsgrove International School Thailand (BIST) was founded in 2002.  The Ramkhamheang Early Years campus serves 100 children, while the 400 strong Primary and Secondary campus stands in Windsor Park Golf Club, about 20 minutes’ drive away.

BIST now has students from over 27 nations and 95% fully qualified British teachers, including in Early Years. BIST has long been a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and is a member of other organisations including the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA). Relations with Bromsgrove UK are deep, strong, and manifest in both formal and informal structures and arrangements.

The new Head of Early Years will be a member of the BIST Senior Leadership Team and responsible for running their own campus of Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Reception, and Year 1.  Early Years follows the EYFS programme with added Thai components.

The Head of Early Years will be a kind, compassionate and inspiring leader, with heightened cultural sensitivity. They will also be child-centred, knowing all pupils by their name and able to offer strong, unifying, visionary leadership while being respectful of Thai culture and all that the School has achieved. This role will commence in August 2025, and the position comes with an accommodation allowance and a competitive remuneration package

For a preliminary, confidential conversation about the role with Hannah Freestone-Smith, Search Consultant (International), please contact hannahfreestone-smith@rsacademics.com

The closing date for applications is Monday 2 September 2024 at 10:00 (UK) / 16:00 (Thailand). 

To apply, candidates should complete an application form electronically and submit it to RSAcademics, together with a letter of application, CV/résumé, and completed data sharing agreement. 

Please click the Apply Now link on the right side of this page. You will be taken to an online portal where you will be able to download the application materials. Please follow the instructions provided to complete your application. Guidance on the letter of application can be found in the candidate information. Please make sure your letter is tailored to this role; an application letter that is largely generic is discouraged and may lead to your application not being considered.

Should you have any queries relating to submission of your application, please contact Alison Hooper, Project Coordinator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Alison can also be reached by calling +44(0)1858 383163.

Bromsgrove International School Thailand is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and child protection issues will be discussed throughout the appointment process and candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and criminal records and social media checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information.

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.