Head of School

Location: Yangon Myanmar
Start date: July 2026 (with formal onboarding in Jakarta May/June 2026)
Salary: USD per month plus comprehensive benefits package
Contract: Full-time - Native English Speaker Role

We are delighted to be leading an executive search for an exceptional Head of School to lead the SIS Myanmar campus through its next phase of growth delivering outstanding outcomes across Primary and Secondary.

About SIS Group and the Opportunity

With its rich history and a population of almost 54 million Myanmar is renowned for its warm friendly and hard-working people. The countrys natural beauty ranges from dramatic mountains and scenic plains to idyllic islands and beaches making it one of ASEANs standout destinations. Yangon formerly Rangoon is the countrys largest city and busiest commercial centre strategically positioned and drawing increasing international investment.

The SIS Group is one of the regions most respected K12 school groups with international and private schools across multiple strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group) SIS delivers high-quality values-driven education at accessible fee levels.

The Role

The Head of School will provide strategic instructional and operational leadership across the whole school (Primary and Secondary). Working closely with the Groups Executive Leadership Team and local partners the postholder will build high-performing teams establish strong safeguarding and quality assurance and deliver a distinctive SIS education that prepares students for the 21st century.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Set and deliver a clear whole-school vision aligned with SIS Group strategy values and standards.
• Lead start-up and growth phases: enrolment programme development accreditation and quality frameworks.
• Develop the School Improvement Plan KPIs and data-informed review cycles.

Teaching Learning and Curriculum

• Safeguard high expectations for teaching quality and student outcomes across Primary and Secondary.
• Oversee coherent curriculum planning assessment and pathways ensuring progression and inclusion.
• Champion professional learning coaching and appraisal to build instructional capacity.

People and Culture

• Recruit onboard and retain high-calibre staff; set a collaborative accountable culture.
• Model ethical leadership and uphold robust safeguarding and child protection practice.
• Foster positive timely communication with students parents and the wider community.

Operations and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local regulations accreditation and Group policies.
• Oversee budgets resourcing facilities and risk management in partnership with central teams.
• Drive effective admissions marketing and stakeholder engagement to support sustainable growth.

Partnerships

• Work closely with SLG Education SIS Group leadership and external partners to align strategy and standards.
• Represent the school to local authorities community organisations and professional networks.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (education-related preferred); advanced degree or recognised leadership qualification advantageous.
• A recognised teaching qualification.

Experience

• 6 - 7 years successful experience as a Head of School/Headteacher; or a minimum of 5 years as Deputy Head/Vice Principal with clear readiness for step-up.
• Demonstrable impact leading whole-school improvement across Primary and Secondary.
• International school experience and familiarity with K12 accreditation and regulatory environments.

Knowledge Skills and Attributes

• Outstanding command of English with native-level fluency.
• Evidence of strategic planning data-informed decision making and measurable school improvement.
• Strong people leadership: recruitment performance management culture building and staff development.
• Excellent stakeholder management and community engagement.
• High personal integrity resilience and cultural agility; committed to safeguarding and inclusion.

Salary and Benefits

• USD 4750 - 5000 per month commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including housing or housing allowance annual flights medical insurance visa/work-permit sponsorship relocation support and high-quality professional development.
• Performance-related incentives may be available in line with Group policy.

Onboarding Timeline

• May/June 2026: Formal onboarding at SIS South Jakarta Indonesia including meetings with the Group Management Team orientation and leadership induction.
• July 2026: Commence duties in Yangon Myanmar.

Safeguarding

SIS maintains a rigorous culture of safeguarding. Appointment is subject to background checks reference verification and appropriate police clearances.