Location: International

Coming Soon – Australian International School Malaysia – Principal

The Australian International School Malaysia (AISM) established in 2000 is a leading international school located only twenty kilometres south of central Kuala Lumpur. AISM is part of the Taylor’s Schools Group, one of Malaysia’s most prestigious education providers, which ensures access to a broad network of professional development, resources, and collaboration opportunities.

The Principal will report to the President & CEO of Taylor’s Schools and play a key role in driving the ongoing strategic development of the school. They are accountable to the Board of Governors for delivering the highest standards of education while ensuring the school’s financial sustainability. The Principal is also responsible for fostering an environment where every learner becomes relevant, responsible, and resilient – reflecting our commitment to the Taylor’s brand promise.

To register your interest and to receive further information upon release, please contact HannahGreen@rsacademics.com, attaching a copy of your CV. 

Head of School – Forest City International School, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Start Date January 2026 

CATS Global Schools (CGS) seek a new team-orientated Head of School to lead the Forest City International School from January 2026. The School, housed in a spectacular purpose-built campus, is NEASC accredited and a member of EARCOS. 

The role will suit an academically focused leader who is ready to lead a growing community. The successful candidate will be committed to STEAM initiatives, innovation, and global leadership programmes. With the support of CGS, the new Head will elevate further student outcomes while preserving all that makes Forest City International School so special. Over the coming years, in a measured and strategic way, Forest City International School is looking to quadruple in size and reach a capacity of 1,200 pupils.  

The new Head will be results-orientated, self-driven, entrepreneurial and decisive while always being community minded. Experience of working in Southeast Asia is desirable but not, for the right candidate, essential. The once all-American curriculum (a result of the Phoenix Tree founding group originally partnering with the American SSM Educational Services) is now being enhanced by the introduction of A level, so understanding and knowledge of the latter will be essential.  

It is easy to see why over 70% of staff have been with Forest City International for over three years. Located only 15 minutes’ drive from Singapore, and 40 minutes from Singapore’s Changi Airport, the green campus is stunning in form and content. Facilities are exceptional and include: a STEM innovation centre, smart classrooms and laboratories, an Olympic sized pool, an 850 seat theatre, indoor golf with AI technology, multiple sports courts and more besides. 

The role will suit an academically focused, team-orientated leader who can work for and with a community as it looks to grow and thrive as part of the CGS group.  

Further information can be found within the candidate information brochure. 

For a preliminary, confidential conversation about the role with Hannah Green, International Appointments Consultant, please contact hannahgreen@rsacademics.com with a copy of your CV/résumé. 

Applications for this role will be considered as they are received and there will not be a fixed applications window. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity. 

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 uploading your application documents, please contact Alison Hooper, Project Coordinator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Alison can also be reached by calling +44 (0) 204 6269 791.

Forest City International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be prepared to undergo stringent child protection screening including checks with past employers, and an enhanced DBS (or equivalent) is required. 

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 this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure. 

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

Head of Primary – The Lisboan, Portugal

This Founding Head of Primary opportunity is one of huge potential and interest. The Lisboan is a new type of school in a stunningly-converted historic building in the heart of Lisbon. It is part of Artemis Education, a growing group that is setting out to transform the landscape of education by creating and operating innovative new schools. The Head of Primary will work closely with the Founding Principal, Gudmundur Jonsson, as the two key educational leaders with responsibility for starting the school off in the best possible way.

The position requires a specialist who is passionate about the Early Years and Primary age range, excited by the opportunity to innovate and push past the constraints of most schools and their curricula, and committed to making a difference. The Founding Head of Primary will be responsible for establishing the traditions, values and ethos that will define the Primary School, and indeed the whole school, as a place where students and educators thrive. They will also align strongly with the distinguishing features of an Artemis school – a school that is deeply conscious of its social and environmental responsibilities and that works in constant partnership with its host community.

The Head of Primary must be committed to unlocking the potential in every child and creating a culture where there is a genuine love of learning and a sense of fun, where innovative thinking is encouraged and where students are empowered to explore their full potential in a safe, supportive and enriching environment. The successful candidate will be determined to reach the highest standards of learning and will understand what it takes to recruit, lead, empower and retain outstanding teachers who are inspired by the school’s approach.

Located in the heart of Lisbon, The Lisboan will open with up to 300 students and grow to be a school for 1,200 students from Nursery to Year 13, blending the best of British education, the IBDP and Artemis’s future-focused approach to education. In the Primary School, English national curriculum standards will be integrated into the bespoke and thematic Dimensions curriculum. This curriculum is designed to reflect the environment of each school and the Head of Primary will help to shape it to the context of Lisbon and the school’s demographic. The academic curriculum throughout the school will be supported by a rich experiential programme that will use the city itself as a classroom. The school aims to become a hub of educational excellence, contributing to the city’s rich cultural and intellectual landscape. The founding leadership will therefore help to shape the future of education in one of Europe’s most dynamic and vibrant capitals.

The Lisboan is dedicated to bringing a net-zero carbon education into the mainstream, reflecting a commitment to the future and a responsibility for the stewardship of the planet. Its core values – kindness, curiosity, connectedness resilience and integrity – will be underpinned by the distinctive BOA principles – Belong, Own, Act.

This is an outstanding opportunity in a highly attractive location and within a dynamic and values-driven group. Candidates should have strong senior leadership experience and be able to show evidence of their commitment to academic excellence and to building an inclusive, deeply supportive and values-driven Primary School community in which every child is known and encouraged to develop a love of learning in their own way. Specific curriculum experience is less important than experience of curriculum development, an openness to new pedagogical thinking and innovation, and the instincts for start-up.

The Lisboan is seeking a Head of Primary to take up appointment by August 2025. However, the school would be prepared to wait until January 2026 in the event that a suitable candidate is not available for August.

For a preliminary, confidential conversation about the role with Jean Sullivan, Head of International Search at RSAcademics, please contact JeanSullivan@rsacademics.com attaching a copy of your CV.

Candidates who are available for appointment by August 2025 are encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity. Those applications will be processed and reviewed as they are received and Artemis Education and RSAcademics reserve the right to make an appointment ahead of considering later applications. For candidates not available for appointment until January 2026, the deadline for application is Tuesday 17 June, at 10:00 (UK and Portugal) but early applications are again encouraged. 

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 uploading your application documents, please contact Alison Hooper, Project Coordinator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Alison can also be reached by calling +44(0)1858 383163.

Artemis Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As an employee you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organization. All staff commit to implementing and adhering to the Safeguarding Policy. 

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

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. 

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

Head of School and Head of Secondary (two roles) – Lumio Private School, Paphos

These are exceptional opportunities to lead Lumio Private School, a new not-for-profit international school which opened in September 2024 in the stunning environs of Paphos, Cyprus. (Please note, the word “Private” must appear in the School’s title under Cypriot law). The founding Head is relocating to another international headship and leaves an expanding, thriving new School of immense potential. 

Eventually, Lumio will be a K-12 School of over 500 pupils. Currently it houses 170 pupils up to year 9 but is projected to double in size in September 2025. Lumio is a labour of love for its founders, themselves former academics, who are building a new school for families in Cyprus who seek an international, holistic, happy education that will culminate in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The 6.8 hectare campus in Acheleia, close to Paphos International Airport, is being constructed under the aegis of leading Cypriot architectural bureau Lazarou & Michael, and will include separate Primary (completed) and Secondary facilities with outstanding provision for academics, sport and the arts.  

Paphos itself is the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite. A coastal city of some 36,000 people (with closer to 100,000 in the metro area), it is blessed with beaches, a port, international airport and, most famously, an extraordinary and ancient heritage recognised by UNESCO and manifest in world famous archaeological and architectural treasures. The standard of living is high, and services and facilities are excellent. 

The Head of School and Head of Secondary will be warm, creative, flexible, open-minded professionals with a long-term vision for and commitment to the new school, its mission and community. This is a school where children – not the interests of a group or business – must come first. Experience of the IB will, for both roles, be essential.  

There is huge scope for imaginative leaders to create something quite unique in Cyprus. The School has enjoyed a very successful first year, and the incoming Head of School and Head of Secondary will arrive to an extant founding team of staff (teaching and non-teaching) who worked very hard to ensure the new community would thrive. So, while growing the School and community will be a vital aspect of the role, ensuring the current team is valued in a high-functioning and high-trust environment will be equally important.  

This is a special opportunity for two visionary, engaging leaders with excellent communications skills to lead a passion project that sits at the other end of the spectrum from many of the large school chains and groups. For the right people, Lumio may prove the opportunity of a lifetime. 

The roles will both commence in September 2025, and the positions come with a competitive remuneration package. 

For a preliminary, confidential conversation about either of the roles with Jean Sullivan, Head of International Search, please contact jeansullivan@rsacademics.com, attaching a copy of your CV. 

Applications for these roles will be considered as they are received. Please note that the quantity of applications already received are such that these positions will be pausing for any further applications in the near future. Applications by the end of Friday 13 June 2025 are therefore encouraged.

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

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 uploading your application documents, please contact Alison Hooper, Project Coordinator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Alison can also be reached by calling +44(0)1858 383163.

Lumio Private School 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. 

Headteacher (Primary and Secondary) - De La Salle College, Jersey  

Required for January or April 2026 

This is a new role, created at an exciting time for the College as it implements and further develops its ambitious vision which includes the merging of the Primary and Secondary schools. The successful candidate will lead the day-to-day operations of the new Primary and Secondary School and will work closely with the Head of College/ CEO to implement the strategic goals of the College.   

This appointment is a great opportunity for the right individual to make a lasting impact on the College. The new Headteacher will embrace the College’s aims of empowering young men through its strong Catholic ethos and Lasallian values, leading them on an educational journey which is distinctive and allows them to be successful in their own lives.  

First class communication skills, an ability to plan and implement strategy, strong people skills and a passion for education are essential for this role. The successful applicant will be a clear communicator, able to translate vision into outcomes and able to bring out the best in others.   

A generous package and support for relocation is available.  

Potential applicants who would like to find out more about this opportunity are invited to contact one of the RSAcademics team working on this project for an initial, confidential conversation:  

Sarah Glencross, Search Consultant: sarahglencross@rsacademics.com 

James Fowler, Senior Advisor: jamesfowler@rsacademics.com 

The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday 12 June at 10.00am UK time.  

Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please click on Apply Now on the right side of this page and upload your documents according to the instructions provided.

You should submit the following (both in PDF format):

  • a completed application form. The application form is available to download from the Apply Now link. 
  • a covering letter addressed to Mr Jason Turner, Head of College & CEO.  The letter should explain your reasons for applying.

If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Alison Hooper, Project Coordinator at: applications@rsacademics.com. Alison can also be reached by calling +44 (0) 204 6269 791.

 

De La Salle College, Jersey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. 

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 this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure. 

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

Bursar (Director of Finance and Operations) – Wellington College International School Bangkok

Wellington College International School Bangkok opened in September 2018 and offers a first-class British education for students aged 2 to 18. It has quickly gained a reputation as one of the top schools in the city, in Thailand, and in the ASEAN region. The School’s facilities are world class: the design and appearance are modern yet combine distinctive features of the UK founding school, Wellington College, and elements of Thai culture. There are currently 1,000 students; when the School campus is completed and all year groups are full, numbers will grow to around 1,800.

The Bursar’s strategic focus in the next five years will be delivery of the significant capital projects which will complete the School campus. Reporting to the Master, the Bursar will provide leadership to a diverse support team and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the day-to-day non-educational operations of the School, including Finance, Operations (estates and facilities), Commercial, HR and IT as well as Wellington Extra – the co-curricular programme, which is an important part of the School’s offer.  

The successful candidate will have the skills, experience, and attributes to work with colleagues at all levels to implement the financial and commercial strategy and lead operational delivery. An outstanding communicator and possessing an international mindset, they will need to demonstrate proven ability in executive leadership and financial control, commercial success, managing resources, delivering results, thinking strategically, and inspiring and motivating high functioning teams. 

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role: 

Nina Lambert, Head of Commercial Appointments: ninalambert@rsacademics.com

The closing date for applications is 10:00 (UK) / 16:00 (Thailand) on Monday 2 June 2025. 

Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application please click on “Apply Now” and upload your documents according to the instructions provided. You will be taken to an online portal where you will be able to download the application materials.

You should submit:   

  • A completed application form
  • A completed data sharing agreement
  • A covering letter addressed to the Master, Mr Chris Nicholls. The letter should be a maximum of two pages and should explain your reasons for applying and outline your suitability for the role.

If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Laura Cave, Project Coordinator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Laura can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0) 204 6269 791.  

Wellington College International School Bangkok is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all our students, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices according to international standards.

All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and international child protection authorities; safeguarding-related questions will be asked throughout this appointment process. 

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. 

Head of School – HD Beijing

For a start date of August 2025 or as soon as possible afterwards

The first of the HD Schools opened in August 2014 in the city of Ningbo, and the group now also comprises of schools in Shanghai, Beijing, Qingdao and Nanjing. The group is leading the way in what it believes to be one of the most exciting educational projects of our time – its unique mission is cultivating globally-fluent Chinese who lead, innovate and impact. HD Schools is respectful of the need for academic rigour, but also recognises that education is broader than this: so it provides opportunities for students to develop new skills and interests outside the core academic curriculum in a happy, creative environment where critical thinking is nurtured. HD Schools offers a broad, balanced, and caring character-developing approach.

HD Schools is now seeking to enhance and evolve its curriculum structure to foster a more comprehensive, vibrant, and innovative educational experience, moving from the current exam-centric model to one that embraces truly personalized learning and a holistic educational approach. Starting from September 2023 at the historic Ningbo campus, the first US four-year high school program was launched, with the Beijing Secondary campus introducing the same program in September 2024. The US curriculum will include both the school’s standard curriculum and Advanced Placement (AP) options.

The role will suit a kind and charismatic leader, experienced in the US system and international education, who shares HD Schools’ belief in innovative, bilingual-bicultural education, and who can deliver on a transformative journey that offers holistic education as a core value. The Head of School will work in partnership with the Chief Academic Officers and the Board in realizing HD Schools’ mission through forward-looking and inspiring educational leadership of the highest caliber.

Further information can be found within the candidate brief.

For a preliminary, confidential conversation about the role with Hannah Green, International Appointments Consultant, please contact hannahgreen@rsacademics.com with a copy of your CV/Résumé.

Applications for this role will be considered as they are received and there will not be a fixed applications window. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity.

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 uploading your application documents, please contact Alison Hooper, Project Coordinator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Alison can also be reached by calling +44(0)1858 383163.

HD Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be prepared to undergo stringent child protection screening including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS (or equivalent) is required.

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 this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.

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

Group Education Position

The position will work with the group’s schools to develop best practice and consistency in pursuit of academic rigour and to ensure that the group is at the forefront of integrating digital technologies into teaching and learning. The aim will be a shared strategic direction that can embrace the distinctive profile of each school and its demographic whilst delivering a consistent approach across the schools group. 

The position will suit a senior leader with a track record of success in the leadership of teaching and learning and a keen interest in keeping abreast of latest thinking in pedagogy, curriculum and education technology. The successful candidate will require the experience and credibility to work successfully with the schools, their principals and other key senior leaders, and the organisational intelligence to understand how to work effectively in a group environment.

 If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Jean Sullivan at JeanSullivan@rsacademics.com, attaching a copy of your CV. 

NB: This is not a UK-based role.