STARs (High Support Needs) Coordinator

St Andrews International School Bangkok is one of 88 schools in the Nord Anglia Education (NAE) family. We offer a British educational curriculum with an international perspective that begins in Nursery and leads up to IGCSE examinations in Year 11, and culminates with the International Baccalaureate Diploma after completing Year 13. We are an inclusive school that invites children from all backgrounds and abilities to participate in the educational offerings on our diverse campus.

Founded in 1997 on an attractive, conveniently located site, with excellent facilities and access to local transportation. Today we have more than 2,400 students over a Primary School and High School campus, representing some 68 nationalities ranging from Foundation Stage to Year 13. Our state-of-the-art High School campus (next to Ekkamai BTS) opened in August 2017 giving our students the benefit of world-class teaching and facilities.

As part of the NAE family of schools, we are delighted to be able to offer some unique collaborations with world-class establishments, including the Juilliard School of Performing Arts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and UNICEF.

ABOUT THE ROLE

St Andrews International School Bangkok is an open-admissions, fully inclusive school where knowing each child well sits at the heart of effective education. Our classrooms are warm, secure environments in which students grow in confidence and embrace challenges.

We are proud to be the Nasen International Provision of the Year Award 2024 winner and an Inclusion Quality Mark – International Centre of Excellence.

From August 2026, we are seeking a highly skilled, energetic, and experienced leader to coordinate the STARs Specialist High Support Needs Provision.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To lead, coordinate, and further develop the STARs Specialist High Support Needs Provision. The postholder will ensure that students with multiple and complex needs (including Autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and physical or sensory disabilities) receive integrated, specialist support from academic and transdisciplinary teams, enabling them to thrive within our open-admissions inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Team Management

• Lead a large transdisciplinary team of specialist teachers, therapists, and LSAs with strategic clarity and emotional integrity.

• Manage the teaching and learning cycle, including curriculum planning, assessment, and programme evaluation.

• Oversee recruitment, staff appraisal (SuccessFactors), mentoring, and coaching.

• Facilitate weekly briefings and team meetings to manage timetabling, troubleshooting, and daily operations.

2. Student Progress & Individualised Provision

• Act as case lead and teacher for a small group of individualised STARs students.

• Design, implement, and monitor Individual Learning and Health Plans (ILHPs), ensuring quality assurance across the provision.

• Model adaptive teaching approaches and ensure student progress aligns with developmental stage and individual need.

• Work closely with mainstream teachers, Year Leaders, and Subject Leaders to maximise inclusion and participation in wider school life, including events, performances, and residentials.

3. Stakeholder Communication & Advocacy

• Serve as the primary liaison between families, specialists, and academic staff, ensuring clarity and transparency around progress and interventions.

• Lead formal termly reviews and provide written reports in line with school policy.

• Navigate complex and sensitive conversations with families and colleagues with empathy and professional integrity.

4. Professional Development & Excellence

• Act as a consultant across the wider school, leading INSET sessions and parent workshops to promote inclusive practice and the STARs provision.

• Sustain and develop the school’s International Centre of Excellence status by remaining at the forefront of SEND best practice.

• Represent the school as an ambassador within local and international educational communities.

5. Operational & Quality Management

• Manage the STARs provision budget and resource allocation.

• In collaboration with the Director of Learning Support, contribute to the development and review of Admissions and Learning Support policies.

• Ensure robust record-keeping, online documentation standards, and risk assessments for trips and off-site activities.

Who We Are Looking For

• A highly skilled and energetic leader with substantial experience in high-support needs provision.

• Proven ability to coordinate complex transdisciplinary teams, including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, teachers, counselling and pastoral teams, and LSAs.

• High levels of emotional intelligence and the capacity to mentor and develop staff within a growth-oriented appraisal framework.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree and PGCE or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Highly Desirable

• Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field.

• iSENCO, NPQSENCO, NASENCO, or equivalent professional qualifications.

• Experience leading a high-support needs provision or large SEND department.

• Experience within an international school context.

• Familiarity with transdisciplinary service models integrating speech, occupational, and physiotherapy.

Knowledge & Skills

• Up-to-date SEND expertise, with deep understanding of complex needs including ASD, ADHD, Down syndrome, and physical or sensory disabilities.

• Strategic oversight of budgets, resource allocation, and complex timetabling for large teams.

• Pedagogical excellence in adaptive teaching and the ability to coach others in inclusive classroom practice.

Personal Attributes

• Emotional intelligence to manage sensitive conversations with families and provide steady leadership to a high-pressure team.

• Visionary leadership aligned with a Centre of Excellence mindset, with the energy and commitment to drive professional development across the school.

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

St Andrews International School is a lively, forward-thinking school in the heart of Bangkok, with over 2400 students from Early Years to Year 13 across our dynamic campuses. We embrace diversity and innovation, offering a nurturing community for students, staff, and families where everyone is encouraged to excel.

Our teachers are passionate about creating a curriculum that recognises the uniqueness of every child, aiming for high standards while providing targeted support to ensure each student is inspired to be the best they can be. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to supporting students with diverse learning profiles, including those new to English and those with additional educational needs. Recently named a Centre of Excellence by the Inclusion Quality Mark, and awarded International Provision of the Year at the 2024 NASEN Awards, we believe in nurturing happiness, confidence, and ambition within all students. At St Andrews, we value multiple intelligences and embrace a multi-sensory approach, creating an engaging environment where academic, creative, and physical pursuits are equally celebrated.

Our Community

Joining St Andrews means becoming part of a warm and inclusive community, where teachers contribute beyond the classroom. In addition to teaching, you’ll engage in our vibrant pastoral system, residential trips, and offer extracurricular activities that enhance student growth, whether in academics, creative arts, sports, or social initiatives.

Curriculum and Learning Approach

Our curriculum broadly follows the English National Curriculum with an inclusive, international perspective. Senior students take IGCSEs and the IB Diploma, with options for the IB Career-Related Pathway and International BTECs, catering to our diverse community. We embrace technology, adapting to the continuous changes, ensuring staff and students have the tools for digital learning. Every teacher receives a personal device.

Safeguarding at St Andrews:

St Andrews is committed to ensuring the safety of all our students and expects all staff to share the same commitment (see our Child Protection Code of Conduct). No teacher will be appointed without at least two references, including one from the most recent employer, a ten-year criminal record check and an International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) or relevant regional prohibition order checks.

Application Process:

St Andrews International School, Bangkok, is a vibrant, supportive, and professionally enriching place to work. If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of our journey, we’d love to hear from you. If you would like to apply for a position at our school, please complete the application process, accessible via the Nord Anglia Education website: http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/careers/

The closing date for applications is Friday 9th February 2026, with applications being reviewed as they are received.

Please email recruitment@standrews.ac.th if you require any further information.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

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.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.