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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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