Taipei European School is seeking an experienced and inspiring educational leader to join our Leadership Team as Head of the British Primary Section (BPS), commencing in August 2027.

The Position

The Head of the British Primary Section (BPS) & the Campus Lead provides strategic and pedagogical leadership across the British Kindergarten and Primary years, ensuring high-quality education, coherent curriculum progression and a strong foundation for students’ continued learning and development. The post holder is responsible for educational standards, student wellbeing, staff performance and the operational effectiveness of the BPS, while also providing strategic leadership and coordination across the site Campus. As part of the Leadership Team, the role promotes collaboration across the British, French and German Sections and advances TES’s vision of “One School with Common Aims”, grounded in its European heritage and international outlook.

Alongside responsibility for the educational quality, student wellbeing and operational effectiveness of the BPS, the post holder provides strategic leadership and coordination across the Campus. Working collaboratively with the French and German Section Heads and relevant school leaders, the post holder promotes consistent campus-wide practices, equitable access to shared resources, and coherent provision for all primary students, while respecting each Section’s curriculum, language and organisational context.

Application Timeline: 

The closing date for applications is 27 November 2026. Review of credentials will proceed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted before the closing date. Interested candidates are therefore warmly encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

   Strategic Campus Leadership

• Provide leadership to the Campus Leadership Team (PCLT), facilitating cross-sectional and cross-phase planning, decision-making and implementation of agreed campus priorities. Lead or coordinate the Incident Management Team (IMT), as appropriate to the school’s incident management framework, to support effective campus-level emergency response and business continuity.
• Strategically coordinate and deploy campus-wide specialist teams (e.g. Physical Education, Languages, Music, EdTech / STEAM) so that every section receives high-quality, equitable provision.
• Establish authentic pedagogical and pastoral links bridging the Campus with the Middle, and High School campuses to guarantee seamless transition and curricular progression.
• Contribute to the school’s strategic plan and lead the delivery of the campus improvement plan.

   Curriculum, Teaching and Learning

• Set high expectations for teaching and learning across the BPS, promoting evidence-informed, inquiry-led teaching and personalised learning. 
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the BPS curriculum, assessment and reporting practices. Monitor student progress, attainment and learning gaps, using evidence to evaluate educational effectiveness, set improvement priorities and ensure that appropriate interventions are implemented and reviewed.
• Monitor teaching quality through lesson observations, work scrutiny and data analysis, ensuring that findings inform professional development and continuous improvement.
• Lead inclusive practice and differentiation, ensuring that Learning Support / Special Educational Needs and English as an Additional Language provision meets the needs of all learners.
• Promote an understanding of European culture, heritage and shared values, reflecting TES’s European identity and international outlook. Support students in developing an appreciation of Taiwan’s cultural and linguistic context, including Chinese language proficiency, and encourage respect for different cultures and perspectives.
• Drive the effective use of educational technology to enrich teaching and learning while developing students’ digital literacy, critical thinking and understanding of online safety.

    Student Welfare, Pastoral Care and Safeguarding

• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the campus and contribute to campus-level safeguarding governance.
• Provide senior oversight of complex or escalated student behaviour and pastoral cases within the BPS, ensuring that decisions are proportionate, appropriately documented and consistent with school policies. Work with relevant campus and school leaders to manage significant incidents and safeguard student wellbeing.
• Foster authentic, consultative partnerships with families, ensuring transparent communication regarding academic progress, well-being, and school direction.

    Staff Leadership and Development

• In accordance with school policies and HR procedures to recruit and induct high-quality teachers and support staff.
• Lead a rigorous and developmental performance management process that aligns individual and team objectives with the school’s strategic priorities and educational standards. 
• Set clear expectations for middle leaders, monitor their effectiveness, provide constructive feedback and support, and hold them accountable for agreed improvement actions and outcomes.
• Address performance concerns, conduct issues and capability matters promptly and fairly, in line with school policy and HR procedures.
• Promote shared professional development, peer coaching and collaborative action research across sections.
• Create an open and supportive working culture that promotes staff wellbeing, morale and retention.

   Governance, Compliance and External Relations

• Report regularly to the CEO and, where requested, to the Board on campus performance, risks and priorities.
• Lead campus preparation for accreditation and inspection processes (e.g. CIS / WASC / other relevant bodies) and follow up on recommendations.
• Ensure the campus complies with Taiwan Ministry of Education and other local regulatory requirements, working with the relevant school departments.

   Finance and Resources

• Develop and manage the BPS budget in line with agreed financial parameters and school priorities. Monitor expenditure, forecast resource requirements and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and educational value. Work with the other Section Heads and Finance team to plan and allocate shared campus resources transparently and equitably.
• Apply fair principles for allocating shared resources across sections.
• Ensure procurement and spending follow school financial procedures and deliver value for money.

Professional Profile & Key Attributes

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field (or equivalent advanced qualification) would be useful; qualified teacher status.
• A sound understanding of primary curriculum frameworks is required (e.g., the National Curriculum for England or the IB PYP). Prior experience in the IPC, IB PYP or inquiry-based learning approaches is considered an advantage.
• Substantial experience in senior leadership within a high-performing international school, including demonstrated responsibility for educational quality, staff performance and organisational improvement. Experience as a Head of Primary, Deputy Head or equivalent senior leader is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success in leading organisational improvement and building effective collaboration across diverse teams, with the ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities and achieve shared outcomes in a multilingual, multicultural environment.
• Experience of accreditation or inspection processes.
• Demonstrates sound judgement, resilience, discretion and the ability to lead effectively through complex situations, challenging conversations and high-pressure incidents.
• Capacity to hold educators and middle leaders to the highest standards while providing compassionate mentorship and professional support. 
• Demonstrated expertise in institutional health, safety, campus logistics, and child safeguarding standards.