Deputy School Director for Smiling Gecko Education Campus
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Educate/Train/Teaching, Exec. / Management |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | English |
| Location : | Kampong Chhnang |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 26th August 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
|
| Experience : | Yes |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
In 2014, Smiling Gecko Cambodia (SGC) was officially registered as a local NGO in Cambodia. SGC is legally independent of Smiling Gecko Switzerland. Following its mission of “Cambodians helping Cambodians” the organization, focuses on fighting the causes of poverty and helping people to help themselves. To this end, SGC launched a project on a previously acquired site to the North of Phnom Penh whose objective is to provide several thousand Cambodians with future job training and a regular income in the sectors of education, agriculture, tourism, industry, and trade.
Smiling Gecko Education Campus (SGEC), the Village School Project is seeking qualified, motivated, and committed candidates to fill the position below:
- Support the School Director in implementing the school's strategic vision, policies, and educational objectives.
- Oversee the day-to-day academic and administrative operations of the school to ensure effective and efficient performance.
- Monitor and maintain high standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement across all education levels.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and professional support to teachers, academic coordinators, and administrative staff.
- Coordinate curriculum implementation and ensure compliance with Cambodian Ministry of Education requirements and the school's educational standards.
- Assist in planning and delivering teacher professional development, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote student well-being, safeguarding, discipline, and an inclusive learning environment in accordance with school policies.
- Support school planning, timetabling, examinations, assessment processes, and academic reporting.
- Collaborate with parents, community partners, and Smiling Gecko's programs to strengthen student learning and community engagement.
- Assist in managing school resources, facilities, budgets, and operational activities to ensure effective use of available resources.
- Monitor compliance with school policies, safeguarding requirements, health and safety standards, and relevant legal regulations.
- Act on behalf of the School Director during their absence and perform delegated leadership responsibilities as required.
- Contribute to school improvement planning, quality assurance, and accreditation or inspection processes.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture that reflects the school's mission, vision, and values.
- English - Fluent
- Postgraduate Degree is preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Educational Management or a related field
- Minimum of 5–7 years of teaching experience, including 2–3 years in a school leadership or management role.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting academic leadership, school operations, and staff supervision.
- Strong understanding of curriculum implementation, assessment, and quality assurance; experience in bilingual or international education is an advantage.
- Sound knowledge of student safeguarding, child protection, and student well-being practices.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop teachers to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Commitment to Smiling Gecko Cambodia's mission and willingness to live and work long-term in rural Cambodia.
If you are interested, please submit your CV & Cover Letter with your SALARY EXPECTATION to detail information below:
- The subject of email shall be Application for Deputy School Director
- To email provided in the contact details.
Note! Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Organization : | Smiling Gecko Education Campus |
| Email : | recruitment@smilinggecko-cambodia.org |
| Address : | Srae Sar, Tbaeng Khpos Commune, Sameakki Mean Chey District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia |
| Website : |
http://www.smilinggecko.ch/en/ |
