Head of Secondary
Manila, PH
CREATE YOUR FUTURE
At Nord Anglia Education, we believe there is no limit to what every student can achieve.
We are looking for a Head of Secondary who shares this belief and is ready to lead a community where relationships, excellence, ambition, and impact go hand in hand.
We are looking for a leader who is energised by building, improving, and inspiring others. Someone who sees opportunity in complexity and who leads with both heart and conviction. This is a rare opportunity to shape the next phase of a school with strong foundations, a warm and inclusive culture, and significant potential for growth.
We are proud of our culture and equally clear about our ambition.
ADVERT CLOSING DATE: 22 May 2026, Friday
ROLE START DATE: August 2026
A role with real impact
This is a school-shaping opportunity. Here, what you do will matter, immediately, visibly, and lastingly.
It is a role where your influence will be felt across the entire school. You will help shape not only outcomes, but culture, direction, and aspiration. You will lead a growing Secondary school where relationships are strong and where there is genuine appetite for excellence and growth and where your impact will be clearly visible.
If you are ready to lead with purpose, clarity, warmth, and ambition to help shape the next chapter of NAIS Manila we want to hear from you.
ABOUT YOU
We are seeking a leader who is:
- A high-impact school leader with experience driving academic improvement at Secondary level
- A relational and emotionally intelligent leader who brings people with them
- Confident operating with autonomy, trust, and accountability
- Passionate about curriculum, teaching and learning, and student outcomes
- Experienced in or ready to lead Sixth Form development and university pathways
- Energised by working in a smaller school where leadership is visible and personal
Who this will suit
This role is not for everyone—and that is intentional.
You will thrive if you are:
- A people-first leader with the emotional intelligence to bring others with you
- Motivated by building, improving, and shaping, rather than maintaining the status quo
- Resilient and globally minded, comfortable with both challenge and opportunity
- A school leader who knows how to turn strategy into impact
- Excited by the idea of making a genuine difference in a smaller school setting
Above all, you will be someone who sees potential and knows how to unlock it.
The context: opportunity with perspective
Manila is a vibrant, fast-moving, and culturally rich city. It offers extraordinary experiences, regional travel opportunities across Asia, and a dynamic international lifestyle. It is also a city that requires adaptability and openness; this is part of what makes the experience so distinctive.
Our school reflects this context: intimate in scale, rich in relationships, and ambitious in direction. While facilities are more modest than larger international schools, the opportunity for leadership impact is significantly greater and our plans for development in place.
We are also realistic: distance from Europe and time zone differences require consideration, particularly for those with significant personal commitments. In return, this role offers a level of professional fulfilment and impact that is hard to match.
THE ROLE
For the right leader, this is a place to make a visible and lasting difference. How you lead will matter; immediately, visibly, and lastingly.
There is significant opportunity to:
- Lead a community, not just a phase
Build trust, develop others, and create a culture where people feel inspired, supported, and part of something bigger. - Deliver real academic improvement
Set high expectations and ensure they are realised, through strong systems, excellent teaching, and relentless focus on student outcomes. - Shape a standout Sixth Form offer
Establish a compelling post-16 offer that reflects ambition, quality, and clear pathways to top universities worldwide. - Lead with creativity and courage
Maximise impact in a context where agility, innovation, and smart leadership matter more than scale or resources. - Work with autonomy and purpose
As part of a small, committed leadership team, you will have the space to lead decisively, take ownership, and make a meaningful difference every day.
This is not about maintaining performance; it is about transforming it. This is a school on a journey of improvement and growth and we are looking for the leader who will help shape what comes next.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
See the Job Description here.
ABOUT US
Our school: A school with heart, ambition, and momentum
NAIS Manila is a small, close-knit international school where relationships are genuine, and every individual is known. It is a community where people matter; voices are heard, and leadership is visible.
As part of the Nord Anglia global family, we combine the strength of world-class collaboration with the intimacy of a smaller school environment. Here, leadership is visible, relationships are genuine, and every individual plays an important role in our shared success.
NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION
As part of Nord Anglia, you will join a global family of over 90 schools committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. You will benefit from:
- Outstanding professional development and leadership pathways
- Collaboration with the very best educators across the world
- Access to world-class partnerships and learning experiences
- The strength of a global network with a strong local identity
BENEFITS
By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world’s leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.
We encourage individuals to join us with our “Create your Future” mindset – we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career.
Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.
In return for your passion to promote a quality education you will enjoy an annual flight allowance, accommodation and private healthcare for you and your agreed dependents as well as school places for up to two children where applicable.
*Please note that the above benefits apply to employees hired on an overseas recruitment package. Employees hired locally, including Filipino nationals, will receive the standard local employment package and benefits in accordance with company policy and Philippine regulations
TO APPLY
Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a comprehensive CV and at least 2 professional references (one of which must be from the Principal/Head of your current School) that we could contact.
At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.
We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics.
Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.
SELECTION PROCESS
There will be two stages of interviews. Final shortlisted candidates will be invited to Manila for face-to-face individual and panel interviews.
Due to the high number of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint sooner should a suitable candidate come forward. As such, all interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.