Deputy Head of School

Position Overview

The Deputy Head of School will serve as a close partner to the Head of School, David Frankenberg, who joined TAS as the Head of School in July 2024. The Deputy Head will be an active and visible presence on campus and will play a pivotal leadership role, combining strategic insight with operational excellence. The DHOS is responsible for leading continuous improvement efforts and overseeing the implementation and assessment of the strategic plan, academic leadership, school improvement, accreditation, and relevant communications. As a strategic leader, the DHOS ensures the alignment of initiatives with the school’s mission and goals, promoting a culture of excellence and innovation in teaching and learning. The DHOS maintains transparent communication with all stakeholders, ensuring the school’s practices meet and exceed standards set by accrediting bodies.

The Job Opportunity Statement can be viewed HERE.

To Apply

TAS has retained Carney, Sandoe & Associates to conduct the search. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact the consultants in confidence. Candidates will ultimately need to submit the following materials as separate PDF documents:

A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position;

A current résumé;

A statement of educational and leadership philosophy;

A list of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission) to:

Art Charles

Senior Consultant

Deborah Welch

Senior Consultant

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as CS&A and the Taipei American School (TAS) reserve the right to close the selection process at any time. If you have any questions, please contact CS&A consultants directly.