UWCSEA is one of the world's leading international schools and a flagship institution of the United World College movement. With more than 50 years of history, two highly successful campuses, and a global reputation for excellence, UWCSEA educates over 6,000 students from more than 100 nationalities. Its scale, profile, and influence place it among the most significant schools in international education.
UWCSEA now seeks an exceptional Head of College to lead the organisation into its next chapter. The coming decade will be marked by transformational change, including the planned opening of the new Dover Campus at Tengah in 2032, a shifting and increasingly competitive educational landscape in Singapore, and broader global changes in education. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead a highly successful, values-driven institution through exciting changes while safeguarding and enhancing the culture that has made UWCSEA exceptional.
The successful candidate will be a future-focused educationalist with a proven record of success in leading large, complex organisations through periods of strategic change. The next Head of College will bring a deep commitment to the mission, the leadership skills to engage and inspire high-performing teams, strong strategic capability, and well-developed commercial and financial acumen. Working in close partnership with the Board and the College Leadership Team, the Head of College will provide confident, values-driven leadership, preserving and strengthening the culture that makes UWCSEA special whilst advancing the organisation for long-term sustainability in an increasingly complex and unpredictable global environment.
Applications should consist of a full CV and cover letter. For more information about the role and how to apply, please click on the "Request More Information" button below. The reference number for this role is 8246.
The deadline for the receipt of applications is Sunday 1 March 2026, at 11:59 PM (GMT).
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