Head of School- Phnom Penh, Cambodia, July 2025
- Country:
- Cambodia
- Region:
- School - South and Southeast Asia
- Curriculum:
- USA
- Level:
- Early Years (0-4), Primary-Lower (5-7), Secondary/ Middle(12-15), Secondary/High(16-18)
- Start Date:
- 01 July 2025
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
Exciting Opportunity: Head of School, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
A top international school in Cambodia, is seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of School to lead its educational community starting in July 2025. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced educator with a passion for fostering academic excellence, community development, and a nurturing environment.
As Head of School, you will oversee all aspects of the school’s operation, including staff management, student success, curriculum development, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and high-performing environment. You will lead innovative initiatives to improve educational outcomes and build strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and external stakeholders.
Key Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of teaching experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience in school administration and a deep understanding of governance and policies
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience in international school settings and multi-cultural environments preferred
The ideal candidate will be a passionate leader with a clear vision for academic and cultural direction, capable of driving continuous improvement while maintaining a positive, collaborative school culture.
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Start Date: July 2025 (or sooner)
If you’re ready to lead with purpose, email leadership@edvectus.com to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
A top international school in Cambodia, is seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of School to lead its educational community starting in July 2025. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced educator with a passion for fostering academic excellence, community development, and a nurturing environment.
As Head of School, you will oversee all aspects of the school’s operation, including staff management, student success, curriculum development, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and high-performing environment. You will lead innovative initiatives to improve educational outcomes and build strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and external stakeholders.
Key Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of teaching experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience in school administration and a deep understanding of governance and policies
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience in international school settings and multi-cultural environments preferred
The ideal candidate will be a passionate leader with a clear vision for academic and cultural direction, capable of driving continuous improvement while maintaining a positive, collaborative school culture.
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Start Date: July 2025 (or sooner)
If you’re ready to lead with purpose, email leadership@edvectus.com to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
- Number Of Students:
- 5500 over all campuses
- Student Make Up:
- 40+ nationalities
- Regional Info:
- The school is located in Cambodia's capital city, Phnom Penh, which is in the south east central part of the country on the Mekong, Bassac and Tonte Sap rivers. Phnom Penh is home to over 2 million people and is the political, commercial and cultural centre of the country. It's a great city for expats with good healthcare, rich history, delicious food, affordable accommodation, a wide variety of budget-friendly activites, hospitable people and affordable cost of living (being much cheaper than other Asian cities such as Singapore and Bangkok). It is also easily accessible with an international airport. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/cambodia Phnom Penh Vacation Travel Guide - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0f7uCDyT00 Cambodia Travel Guide - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJf6qHZTTU0 Cost of living https://youtu.be/nw-EJqH3pGw?si=PwmS9GYaRezuMg0e Top 5 Tips for Renting an Apartment for Expats https://youtu.be/O2DP8W6C-nY?si=Gmious1o9dvoo6oz
- Tax Rate:
- Taxes typically 15% or less
- Housing:
- Allowance on top of salary
- Benefits:
- Flights - allowance, Medical or Health insurance, Tuition - allowance, Tuition discount for dependants
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 0.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, No age limit