Head of School

The Head of Uppingham Hung Yen will be expected to inspire, lead, manage, and develop all aspects of school life efficiently, effectively, and successfully. At all times, the Head’s actions and pronouncements must be compliant with regulatory requirements as well as the policies and guidelines set out by the Board of Advisors of Uppingham School Vietnam. The School reserves the right to adapt the needs of the role as circumstances demand or opportunities arise.

The Head will strive to create, nurture, and maintain a school environment that facilitates the achievement of educational goals whilst engendering pride in the school amongst pupils, staff, parents, and community partners. As the educational leader of the school, the Head is expected to promote the highest levels of educational provision and be relentless in the pursuit of continuous improvement in school performance through rigorous monitoring and evaluation of the School’s academic, pastoral, and holistic provision.

The Head will establish a school environment that reflects Uppingham’s ethos, values, and commitment to internationalism. The Head should promote partnerships that extend and broaden learning experiences for all pupils, particularly relating to Sports and the Arts. The Head will cultivate a school that enhances individual growth and responsibility, promote a positive self-image among all pupils and adults and develop tolerance, understanding, and an appreciation of diversity. The Head will be expected to maintain the highest standards of dignity and professional integrity. 

The School reserves the right to adapt the needs of the role as circumstances demand or opportunities arise.‍

‍Download link for full Job Description of Head of School

‍

The Head of Uppingham Hung Yen will be a leader of exceptional calibre. They will demonstrate the following experience, skills, knowledge, and personal attributes:

Experience

• An evidenced track record of highly successful senior leadership, with preferably a minimum of three years’ experience of headship. 
• A deep understanding, gained through direct experience, of the challenges and demands of leadership in a coeducational 3–18 day school environment. 
• Proven experience of developing and leading experienced, high performing teams. 
• The academic and intellectual credentials to command the respect of the whole school community. 
• Leadership in an international school (desirable), ideally with experience of working in the Asia region.

Skills and knowledge

• Outstanding people leadership skills, with a willingness to delegate meaningfully and an instinctive understanding of how to create the conditions in which others can grow, develop and succeed. 
• A clear grasp of the role of Head as a Chief Executive, with the proven ability to devise and implement strategy, prioritise effectively and hold the many different elements of the job in balance. 
• First-class communication skills, with the manner, gravitas, and personal authority to act as a compelling ambassador for Uppingham Hung Yen. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire the whole school community in the pursuit of excellence. 
• An intellectual enthusiasm for wider educational developments. 
• A strong appreciation of the business aspects of school leadership. 
• Cultural sensitivity in school management and the ability to relate to parents, pupils, and stakeholders of the school from a wide variety of countries and cultural backgrounds. 
• Ability to work effectively with our partners including but not limited to Viet Capital Education (VCE), Ecopark and 20in20 Partners.
• Good awareness of the cultural and operational challenges of managing a school in Vietnam. 
• A wide understanding of the international educational environment. 
• It is anticipated the successful candidate will hold a good degree from a recognised university and may well be able to demonstrate post-graduate study of some nature.

Personal attributes 

• A visible, collaborative leadership style with the ability to enthuse and engage colleagues across the broad school community
• High levels of emotional intelligence, personal integrity, and moral courage
• A deep commitment to the Uppingham aims and ethos
• An awareness of the wider role the school will play in the development of education across Vietnam
• A positive outlook on life combined with energy, thoughtfulness, resilience, patience and a lively sense of humour

• Competitive Salary aligned with Uppingham Hung Yen’s structured pay scale.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance 
• Relocation Allowance 
• Accommodation Allowance
• Annual Return Flights Ticket to home country
• Daily Lunch provided in school when on duty
• Visa and work permit fees fully covered while being employed at Uppingham Hung Yen

‍