Deputy Head of Secondary

ROLE SUMMARY:

King’s College 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. As an Inspired school, 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. This school and over 30 other UK and international Inspired schools will be attending to connect with teachers seeking new roles starting from August 2026. For more information and to register, please click here:https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/7236/

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• 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-mindedness, and holistic student development.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

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.