IB MYP /DP / IGCSE Deputy Head Academic (2026-2027 academic year)

Job Overview

If you are a dynamic and inspirational academic leader with strong experience in international and IB education and are seeking a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning, committed to the school’s vision, and dedicated to shaping and sustaining academic excellence across our senior school. This role plays a pivotal part in leading curriculum, assessment, and pedagogical innovation in alignment with the IB philosophy and IGCSE framework.

What will you do on a day-to-day basis?

The successful candidate will:

• Provide strategic leadership for teaching and learning across the school.

• Develop and implement the school’s academic vision in line with IB philosophy and international best practice.

• Ensure coherence and progression across the MYP, IGCSE, and Diploma Programme (where applicable).

• Lead whole-school academic improvement planning.

• Oversee curriculum design, review, and documentation in collaboration with Heads of Department and Programme Coordinators.

• Promote concept-based, inquiry-driven learning with high-quality assessment practices.

• Establish and monitor high standards of teaching through lesson observations, learning walks, and feedback.

• Use academic data and evidence to inform improvement strategies.

• Oversee assessment, moderation, grading, and reporting processes.

• Support differentiation, inclusion, and equitable access to learning.

• Line manage Heads of Department and academic leaders, supporting their professional growth.

• Promote academic integrity, resilience, and intellectual curiosity among students.

• Work closely with the Head of School and Senior Leadership Team on strategic planning.

• Represent the school in IB networks and external academic forums where appropriate.

• Be visible, approachable, and supportive, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive sense of humour.

• Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and creativity in leading change.

• Contribute actively to the wider life of the school community.

What will you bring to the table?

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant experience in an IB, IGCSE and/or international school context.

• Proven academic leadership experience (e.g., Head of Department, Programme Coordinator, or similar role).

• Experience as an MYP Coordinator and/or IB Coordinator (strongly desirable).

• A strong understanding of IB standards, philosophy, and programme implementation.

• Experience with curriculum development, assessment design, and quality assurance.

• A bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant field with a recognised teaching qualification.

• A postgraduate qualification in educational leadership (desirable).

• Experience using student performance data to drive school improvement.

• Fluency in English (verbal and written).

• Experience in line management, mentoring, and staff development.

• A commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

• A strong commitment to continuous professional learning and reflective practice.

• The ability to inspire, challenge, and empower both staff and students.

• Creativity, integrity, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact.

Please see the attached Job Description and Application brochure for further details.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.

Amity International School Amsterdam

Empowering our students to thrive is at the core of everything we do. Amity International School Amsterdam is a family-oriented school, proud of the connections with our wider community and Amity Education Group. We are still growing and are ambitious to be a school at the forefront of impactful teaching and learning.

We are an IB World School for the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.

Our curriculum is based on the principle that children’s best learning happens when they are engaged and emotionally involved in their education when it is meaningful to them and relates to the world around them. At Amity Amsterdam our students’ educational experiences will be individualised based on their skills, abilities, interests, needs and learning styles. A fundamental part of our curriculum is the opportunity to go out into the real world, to talk to experts and have a ‘hands on’ experience. This enables children to form a personal connection with their education and deepens their understanding, transforming learning into something vivid and real.