Role coordinated by:
Lucy McLaughlin
Associate Consultant
t: +44(0) 20 3928 7377
Primary Practice Group: Schools and Education Organisations
Salary & Benefits: Competitive
Closing Date: 03/10/2024
Tanglin Trust School is the oldest British International School in Southeast Asia and offers an exceptional all-round international educational experience for over 2,800 students aged 3-18 representing over 50 nationalities. The School draws on a well-established history of excellence in education, professional and dynamic staff, the commitment and aspirations of the community, and the resources of Singapore in its drive to become the best school in the world.
Tanglin now seeks to appoint an outstanding and experienced Head to the critical role of Head of Senior School. The postholder will have full strategic and operational responsibility for the school of 1,350 students, as well as strategic responsibility for several key projects including the Tanglin Gippsland Campus, opening in Australia in 2025, and the Tanglin Institute. As an important member of the School’s Leadership and Management Teams, led by the CEO, Craig Considine, the postholder will play a central role in the broader strategic development of Tanglin as a world-leading institution. For those aspiring to Executive Headship or CEO positions, or those seeking to deepen their experience in headship, this role offers extraordinary leadership and professional development opportunities.
The successful candidate will combine an evidenced track record of strategic leadership experience, ideally gained as a Head, with the capacity to work collegially as part of the wider organisation. Warm and charismatic, the new Head will possess the gravitas and interpersonal skills required to engage successfully across the breadth of Tanglin’s internal and external stakeholders. Cultural awareness and global perspective, as well as a genuine commitment to holistic education are essential.
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