Academic Secondary Coordinator
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Educate/Train/Teaching
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
- Open to Foreign National: Yes
NIRA International School is seeking an experienced Secondary Coordinator to lead its Cambridge Secondary programme, currently covering Grades 6–10. Reporting directly to the Head of School, the successful candidate will oversee curriculum implementation, teaching quality, assessment, student achievement and the effective daily coordination of Secondary. The role will also involve leading preparations for Grades 11 and 12 and the future introduction of Cambridge International AS & A Level provision.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Secondary leadership and curriculum oversight: Lead the implementation, monitoring and review of Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE programmes, ensuring curriculum planning, teaching and assessment align with Cambridge frameworks, learning objectives, subject syllabuses and assessment criteria. Monitor curriculum coverage, teacher pacing and progression, ensuring the correct syllabuses and updates are implemented. Support effective transitions into Secondary and between programmes.
- Teaching quality and academic accountability: Evaluate Secondary teaching and learning through lesson observations, learning walks, planning reviews and scrutiny of students' work. Set clear expectations for planning, teaching, marking, feedback and academic documentation. Provide evidence-based feedback, establish improvement actions and deadlines, and monitor their implementation and impact. Address concerns directly with teachers, escalating significant or persistent issues to the Head of School.
- Assessment, examinations and data: Lead the planning, coordination and administration of Secondary assessments, including Cambridge Progression Tests, Lower Secondary Checkpoint, Cambridge Insight and IGCSE examinations. Oversee candidate entries, examination schedules, mock examinations, evidence-based predicted grades, coursework and internally assessed components where applicable. Ensure examination security, appropriate invigilation arrangements and compliance with Cambridge requirements. Oversee moderation and accurate assessment records, analysing attainment and progress data to inform teaching and academic improvement.
- Student progress and learning support: Monitor student attainment and progress across Secondary, identifying underachievement and coordinating targeted academic interventions. Work with teachers and the Learning Support team to ensure appropriate differentiation, classroom adaptations and individual support plans. Review the effectiveness of interventions and ensure students receive appropriate support and challenge.
- Student behavior, wellbeing and Secondary expectations: Promote a safe, respectful and orderly Secondary learning environment through consistent implementation of school expectations for behavior, attendance, punctuality, uniform and student conduct. Support teachers in maintaining classroom standards, monitor student engagement and work with relevant pastoral staff on escalated behavioral concerns, interventions and follow-up. Refer serious disciplinary matters to the Head of School and safeguarding concerns directly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Staff leadership and professional development: Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to Secondary teachers, monitoring professional responsibilities and identifying development needs.Lead coaching, induction and relevant professional development, evaluating their impact on classroom practice. Provide documented feedback, evidence and recommendations to the Head of School for formal performance reviews. The Head of School retains responsibility for final staffing and performance-management decisions.
- Secondary operations and parent communication: Coordinate the effective daily organisation of Secondary, including supervision arrangements, academic schedules, assessment deadlines, reporting and parent–teacher meetings. Ensure clear and timely communication with families regarding curriculum expectations, student progress and academic concerns. Collaborate with relevant pastoral staff on significant behavioural matters and associated parent communication, supporting agreed interventions and follow-up.
- Secondary development and future pathways: Lead the planning and preparation for Grades 11 and 12 and Cambridge International AS & A Level provision, including proposed subject offerings, curriculum pathways, assessment requirements and student progression. Implement approved programmes and coordinate guidance for students and families on academic pathways and subject choices. Lead agreed Secondary improvement priorities, monitor progress and provide regular reports and recommendations to the Head of School. Major programme, staffing and strategic decisions remain subject to the Head of School's approval.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent is required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Bachelor's Degree, master's degree, or other relevant Cambridge file is required
Work History:
- Educational (Schools, Universities) for 2 years is required
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Holds a relevant degree and recognised teaching qualification.
- Has proven experience in a Secondary school leadership or middle-leadership role, with responsibility for curriculum, teaching quality and student achievement.
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE curricula, syllabuses and assessment requirements.
- Has substantial practical experience with Cambridge IGCSE, including teaching, assessment and examination preparation. Experience coordinating Cambridge examinations and familiarity with Cambridge International AS & A Level
- Has experience evaluating teaching, supporting staff development, managing student concerns and using assessment data to improve outcomes.
- Demonstrates strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, sound professional judgement and a commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and high academic standards.
HR Supervisor
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: HR
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
The HR Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day HR operations of the school and support the development of effective human resource systems aligned with international school standards and Cambodian labor law.
The successful candidate will lead recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, HR compliance, personnel records management, safeguarding documentation, visa and work-permit administration, performance management support, and HR reporting.
The role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work collaboratively with school leadership, teachers, and support staff.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding
- Employee Onboarding & Induction
- Personnel Records & HR Administration
- Compliance, Visa & Work Permit Management
- Employee Relations & Performance Support
- Compensation, Benefits & Leave Administration
- Learning & Professional Development
- Accreditation, HR Systems & Continuous Improvement
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Good is required
- Khmer - Fluent is required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree is required
Work History:
- Human Recourse in Legal Firms and Law Practices for 2 years is required
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- HR professional certification, if any
- Experience working in an international school or educational institution.
- Knowledge of Cambodian Labor Law.
- Experience supporting accreditation or compliance policies.
- Familiarity with digital HR management systems.
Pastoral Lead
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Educate/Train/Teaching
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Works closely with: Designated Safeguarding Lead, Student Wellbeing Mentor, Secondary Coordinator, International Programme Coordinator, Khmer Programme Coordinator, Student Council Adviser, teachers, co-teachers and relevant administrative staff.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- The Pastoral Lead is responsible for promoting positive behaviour, consistent student standards and a safe, respectful school environment across Early Years, Primary and Secondary, including both Cambridge and Khmer programmes. Working closely with the Head of School, teachers and relevant staff, the role ensures that school expectations and routines are consistently implemented, behavioural and pastoral concerns are addressed appropriately, and effective communication and follow-up are maintained with families. The Pastoral Lead also supports student wellbeing, engagement and personal development, including careers and future-pathways guidance for older students.
- School Culture, Behaviour Standards and Supervision
- Lead the consistent implementation of NIRA's behaviour policy, student expectations and daily routines across all school phases and programmes, with particular attention to consistency between Cambridge and Khmer classrooms.
- Promote a safe, respectful and orderly learning environment, reinforcing expectations for courtesy, greetings, appropriate language, manners, respect for others and responsible conduct.
- Maintain a visible and proactive presence during morning arrival, classroom transitions, corridors, recess, lunch and other key periods, addressing concerns and reinforcing positive routines.
- Work with homeroom teachers, subject teachers, co-teachers and programme coordinators to reinforce classroom routines, address inconsistencies and support effective behaviour management.
- Monitor recurring concerns involving attendance, punctuality, uniform, homework, classroom engagement and student conduct, promoting positive behaviour, recognition and student responsibility.
- Behaviour Management and Student Interventions
- Respond to significant or repeated behavioural concerns escalated by staff, including physical altercations, bullying, peer conflict, persistent disruption and inappropriate conduct. Investigate incidents fairly, establish relevant facts and determine appropriate, developmentally appropriate actions in accordance with school policy, taking account of students' ages and individual needs.
- Where an incident raises a possible safeguarding concern, report it immediately to the DSL or designated alternative and follow safeguarding procedures before continuing any behavioural investigation.
- Oversee the consistent application of behaviour procedures, including merits, demerits, detention, supervised removal from class where permitted by school policy, and behaviour reports. Monitordetention and academic catch-up arrangements, ensuring appropriate supervision, attendance, completion of assigned work and accurate records.
- Parent and Staff Communication
- Act as the principal point of contact for significant or repeated non-safeguarding behavioural and pastoral concerns, ensuring parents receive prompt, factual updates about incidents, agreed consequences and next steps while maintaining student confidentiality. Where safeguarding concerns arise, the DSL determines appropriate parent communication in accordance with safeguarding procedures.
- Arrange and lead or participate in parent meetings concerning behavioural incidents, bullying, attendance, punctuality, homework or disengagement, agreeing practical actions and review dates.
- Coordinate communication between teachers, co-teachers, programme coordinators, administration and families to ensure consistent expectations and appropriate sharing of information.
- Document parent communication and agreed actions, follow up with staff and families to review progress, and escalate unresolved or serious concerns to the Head of School.
- Pastoral Guidance and Student Wellbeing
- Provide age-appropriate pastoral guidance to help students develop positive relationships, emotional regulation, responsible decision-making and engagement with school.
- Identify students requiring additional wellbeing support and coordinate appropriate referrals to the Student Wellbeing Mentor or other designated staff.
- Monitor ongoing pastoral interventions and collaborate with teachers, families and relevant staff to review their effectiveness.he Pastoral Lead provides pastoral guidance rather than therapeutic counselling. Concerns requiring specialist mental-health or therapeutic support must be referred through appropriate school procedures.
- Careers and Future Pathways
- Support the development of careers and future-pathways guidance, particularly for Secondary and Upper Secondary students.
- Help students explore educational, career and university opportunities, including relevant information about post-school options.
- Coordinate university visits, careers presentations, information sessions and relevant external opportunities.
- Collaborate with the Secondary Coordinator, teachers and Head of School, while academic subject choices and curriculum pathways remain under academic leadership.
- Safeguarding, Collaboration and Decision-Making
- Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead on relevant student concerns. All suspected safeguarding or child-protection concerns must be reported directly and promptly to the DSL, who retains responsibility for safeguarding assessment and response.
- Teachers and co-teachers remain responsible for routine classroom behaviour. The Pastoral Lead manages escalated behavioural and pastoral concerns in accordance with school procedures.
- Implement delegated behaviour procedures within school policy. Serious disciplinary decisions, including suspension, require the Head of School's approval.
- Provide regular updates to the Head of School on significant incidents, behaviour trends, interventions, parent communication and outstanding matters requiring decisions.
- Professional Expectations
- Model calm, respectful and consistent professional behaviour, fairness and positive relationships with students, staff and families.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality, professional boundaries and accurate, secure records.
- Demonstrate sound judgement, initiative, organisation and accountability, ensuring agreed actions are completed and reviewed.
- Work collaboratively with all school departments and uphold NIRA's values, safeguarding expectations and commitment to student wellbeing.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent is required
- Khmer - Fluent is required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree is required
Work History:
- Educational (Schools, Universities) for 2 years is required
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Holds a relevant degree and recognised teaching qualification.
- Has proven experience in a Secondary school leadership or middle-leadership role, with responsibility for curriculum, teaching quality and student achievement.
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE curricula, syllabuses and assessment requirements.
- Has substantial practical experience with Cambridge IGCSE, including teaching, assessment and examination preparation. Experience coordinating Cambridge examinations and familiarity with Cambridge International AS & A Level
- Has experience evaluating teaching, supporting staff development, managing student concerns and using assessment data to improve outcomes.
Soft Skills
- Demonstrates strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, sound professional judgement and a commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and high academic standards.
Teacher Assistant
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Educate/Train/Teaching, Assistant
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Help the main teacher in preparing material and facilitating activity flow in the classroom
- Assist Teacher with academic tasks, communicating the school’s curriculum
- Keep the classroom clean & in order
- Supervise and assist children during recess, snack & lunchtime
- Participate and assist school events
Benefits:
- Work in a truly international environment
- Competitive wages and complete bonus policy
- Well-equipped classes
- Be part of a dynamic & growing team
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Good is required
- Khmer - Good is required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree is required
Work History:
- Educational (Schools, Universities) for 2 years is required
