15 Academy Team Leader jobs in Malaysia

Responsibilities:

·    To oversee and coordinate teaching, services and activities for the School.

·    To be involved in the planning of new intakes and scheduling of programmes.

·    To ensure that all academic staff provide adequate pastoral care to students.

·    To monitor closely the attrition of students and take necessary remedial actions to prevent it.

·    To maintain a current knowledge of subject areas taught.

·    To ensure adequate succession planning for the School.

·    To be responsible for overall management of the School in achieving long term and short term strategic planning.

·    To be responsible for programmes development, timetabling, financial and profitability of the programmes and also student welfare.

·    To perform under stressful and tight-deadline situations.

·    To manage and supervises all staff, students and parents.

·    To perform any other duties as and when required.

Requirements:

·    Possesses at least a Master's Degree in Hospitality, Tourism, or any relevant qualifications.

·    Possess 3-5 years of working experience in education line and in managerial position.

·    Familiar with MQA requirements and specifications.

·    Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals.

·    Demonstrated leadership and management ability.

·    Ability to perform under stressful and tight-deadline situations.

·    Ability to manage admin staff, lecturers, students and parents well.

·    Possess good communication skills and hands on person.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

• The Head of School is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic development, management, operation and financial planning of the School, in accordance to policies and governance structure.
• He / She is responsible for the overall programmes provision of the School and represents the School, both within the Institution and externally.
• Work with Marketing and demonstrate commitment to the recruitment and retention of students whilst balancing considerations to prevailing policies, and implications for fee income.
• Make effective use of all staffing resources and seek opportunities for collaboration and joint working with others beyond the School.
• Build network with other academic institution, industry players and professional bodies related to the School.
• Lead the development of new programmes in order to attract new students and markets.
• Liaise with MOHE/MQA on the necessary governmental regulations and procedures to obtain approvals and licences for conduct of programmes.
• Lead the academic accreditation and audit process to ensure compliance with all governmental regulations and procedures.
• Oversee the implementation of ISO Quality Management Systems in the School.
• Manage staff members through coaching, guiding, mentoring and supporting in all areas that has an impact on their work outcomes.
• Responsible for the financial sustainability of the school by managing income and expenditure according to the regulations and approved budget.
• Prepare the annual budget and ensure its achievement for the School.
• Adopt a systematic approach to ensure profitability is achieved by reviewing fees, introducing new programmes, containing costs, mitigating challenges and developing new strategies.
• Ensure excellent student experience and good pastoral care within the School.
• Active involvement in knowledge transfer activities within or outside the Institution.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by Immediate Superior and the Company.

Requirements:

• A recognised doctoral qualification in a related discipline.
• Professional membership in a related area would be an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with proven track record in academia or industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in administrative and managerial duties in academic field or other relevant industries.
• Candidates with industrial experience will be of added advantage.
• Strong leadership skills stakeholder management skills.
• Strong managerial, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good academic and research portfolio and strong business acumen.
• Well-versed with curriculum development, accreditation process, quality improvement system, assessment and examination requirements and research and development.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good command of English language and proficient in Mandarin in order to liaise with agents from China.
• Able to plan, formulate and execute strategies for the growth and development of the School.
• Good network with industry players and professional bodies related to the School.

This is a contractual role and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Description

This Head of School position plays an instrumental role in championing the essence of Beaconhouse in delivering high-quality education to our future leaders, i.e. our students. The Head of School has to ensure the implementation of high-quality academic programs incorporates innovative and up-to-date teaching skills and attentive support and care from our trained teachers.

The Head of School (Preschool) will maintain the KPIs set by the Regional Office while creating a conducive working environment for the school staff. She is responsible for the incremental admission of students by maintaining academic excellence that will maximise the students' intellectual potential and allow them a competitive advantage in this challenging world.

VACANCY:

Head of School (Preschool) - PJ Area

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• KAAP - Kursus Asuhan Asas Permata Certification
• High proficiency in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin

"We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients."
- At least 5 years of working experience in the related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience in management/ leadership capacity is required for this position.

Responsibilities:

Business Development and Community Relations

• Increase admission rate through promotional and marketing initiatives by working closely with the Marketing/Corporate Communications department.
• Monitor industry trends to enable effective benchmarking and learning from industry best practices.
• Ensure development of up-to-date and accurate business intelligence on competitors and the operating environment;
• Actively participate and encourage staff participation in parent-teacher and other community groups to develop cooperation, understanding, and respect for school objectives and endeavours.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and entities to ensure the smooth running of the school;
• Ensure implementation and accept corporate responsibility for decisions made;

Academic Management

• To promote a safe, stimulating and caring Early Years learning environment. Work closely with the team to provide high-quality care, to promote and maintain high standards of good professional practice;
• To provide a resource-rich environment.
• Develop a strong partnership with current and prospective students' parents/ guardians in supporting student development and learning;
• Develop a school-wide behaviour management strategy;
• Relate the educational objectives of the school to instructional practices that yield the highest standards of student learning outcomes;
• Implementation and monitoring of the school's learning policy;
• Recognise and seek alternative learning solutions for students with behavioural or learning complications;
• Work in close coordination with the academic team at the Regional Office ("RO") to ensure that the school is meeting the required educational standards;
• Coordinate with the school academic team to prepare for evaluations by the Regulators and the Regional Evaluation Team.
• Oversee the procedure for the production of Schemes of Work and monitor the working standards of the academic team;
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the curricula to provide feedback to the Academic Manager at RO;
• Continually evaluate existing programmes and practices, curriculum content and piloting of experimental programmes;

Operations Management

• Act as the administrative head of the school to ensure the timely dissemination of information to all concerned people/ channels and ensure the smooth running of the school;
• Determine the annual staffing requirements necessary and liaise with the Regional Office HR for the timely fulfilment of the same;
• Evaluate periodically and ensure the school's adherence to health, safety and civil codes;
• Ensure repair and maintenance of the school's infrastructure;
• Take steps to enhance the collection of books in the school library in terms of variety and educational value, and improve fixtures.

Team Management

• Interview, train, coach, and develop all staff members from custodians to teachers;
• Ensure the provision of orientation to new teaching staff and provide them with opportunities to give input in academic programmes.
• Professional development of staff, including, but not limited to, supervision and performance appraisal of school staff;
• Identify and groom staff for administration and future responsibilities. Identify learning and training needs of employees and ensure that the relevant professional development activities are organised and participated.
• Ensuring the proper staff rationalisation for the school, together with appropriate workload distribution for all staff members;
• Any other task or project as assigned by the Management from time to time.

We look forward to working with you.

St. Joseph's Institution International School

Malaysia

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Apply by:

19 October 2025

The ideal candidate for the Head of School position will be a visionary educational leader with a proven track record of inspiring excellence and driving forward international education standards. This individual will bring a passion for student-centred learning, academic rigor, and holistic development, coupled with outstanding strategic, operational, and interpersonal skills.

A dynamic and empathetic leader, the candidate will possess the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders—students, families, faculty, board members, and external partners—cultivating a collaborative and inclusive school culture. They will demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safeguarding student welfare and promoting well-being in a safe, vibrant learning environment.

This leader will have extensive experience in managing all facets of a school's operations, including curriculum leadership, staff recruitment and development, financial stewardship, and facilities management. With strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity, they will act as an effective ambassador for the school within the local and international communities.

Preferred Competencies

• Strategic Leadership & Vision

o Ability to develop and implement a clear, inspiring vision aligned with the school's Lasallian mission.

o Proven skill in leading school-wide improvement initiatives and sustaining educational excellence.

• Curriculum & Academic Excellence

o Deep understanding of international curricula and pedagogies.

o Skilled in data-driven pupil assessment, academic monitoring, and teacher development.

• Staff Leadership & Development

o Expertise in recruiting, mentoring, and retaining high-calibre teachers and administrative staff.

o Capacity to build a motivated, high-performing team through coaching and professional development.

• Communication & Relationship Building

o Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with diverse community members.

o Ability to foster strong home-school partnerships and collaborate effectively with governance bodies.

• Operational & Financial Acumen

o Experience overseeing comprehensive school operations, including budget management and resource allocation.

o Competence in implementing policies ensuring compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding standards.

• Cultural Competence & Inclusivity

o Sensitivity to multicultural contexts with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

o Ability to nurture an environment where every student feels valued, supported, and challenged.

• Resilience & Problem Solving

o Demonstrated capacity to manage challenges with calm, creativity, and decisive action.

o Readiness to address and resolve underperformance and operational issues proactively.

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, state of the art environment
• A caring, inclusive Lasallian school focused on holistic education
• A school-wide commitment to accelerating and deepening pupils' learning
• A highly effective team supporting character development and supporting each other
• Excellent professional development opportunities to promote the delivery of cutting edge practice
• Competitive teachers' pay and conditions

SJIIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we hold ourselves to a high standard concerning safer recruitment policy and processes. We expect the same commitment to keeping children safe from all of our staff and applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post including a full DBS check, checks with past employers, online checks and relevant international police checks.

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• Job Descriptions
• Moving to Malaysia information

How To Apply: Either via the TES/ Schrole link or please go to our website:

St. Joseph's Institution International School

No. 1, Jalan PJU 3/13, Petaling Jaya

Selangor Darul Ehsan

47410

Malaysia

St. Joseph's Institution International School (SJIIS) in Malaysia is a co-educational, all-through in Selangor, Malaysia, with a vibrant, diverse population of students and teachers. SJIIS is a member of the Association of International Malaysian Schools (AIMs) and the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA).

Rooted in the Lasallian tradition, St. Joseph's Institution International School (SJIIS) provides an enriching academic environment that embraces personal growth, cultural understanding and global citizenship. We are incredibly proud of our students and the culture of our school. Our students are a pleasure to teach, allowing you to focus on developing your craft, with the support of professional development opportunities both within school and beyond.

La Salle schools have a strong tradition in Malaysia, dating back to 1852 and students, teachers and parents embrace this heritage by continuing the mission of St. John Baptist De La Salle to serve 'the last, the lost and the least' through an extensive range of service projects.

The school is located in Petaling Jaya, a short distance from the capital Kuala Lumpur. Also within close proximity to the school, are restaurants, malls and golf courses. It is a perfect location for families, with many choosing to live within walking distance of the school.

SJIIS caters for students from our Early Years (Nursery and Reception) up to our Sixth Form where students prepare for their A Levels.

Our learning environments, includes spacious classrooms and laboratories, as well as two well equipped libraries divided between primary and secondary learners. Sports facilities on campus include an Indoor Sports Hall, 25m by 15m Swimming Pool, Basketball Court and a Football Field. There is also a dedicated Auditorium / Performing Arts Centre onsite.

Head Of School

Gary Cairns

Values and vision: 'Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve'

The core values of Lasallian institutions are Faith, Service to Others, and Community Building from Within. The school's values driven ethos is evident in the day to day life of the school, and is the foundation of an academic programme that develops highly successful students who go on to study at some of the most prestigious universities in the world.

St Joseph's aims to be the best international school in Malaysia, and strives to achieve this by this creating a caring and nurturing study environment.

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Are you a visionary leader with a strong foundation in law enforcement, public safety, or criminal justice education? We invite applications from dynamic and experienced professionals for the role of Head of School Law Enforcement at Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST)

As part of our continued commitment to academic excellence and real-world relevance, we are seeking a highly motivated individual to lead, inspire, and further develop our Law Enforcement School. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the direction of the school, enhancing academic standards, and fostering partnerships with industry, government agencies, and professional bodies.

• Provide strategic direction and academic leadership for the School of Law Enforcement
• Lead curriculum development, program accreditation, and quality assurance processes
• Oversee teaching, research, and student development activities
• Build and strengthen industry and government partnerships
• Mentor academic staff and foster a culture of excellence and innovation
• Manage budgetary and administrative functions in alignment with university policies

• PhD in Law Enforcement, or a closely related discipline
• At least 8–10 years of experience in higher education and/or senior law enforcement roles
• Proven academic leadership experience, preferably as a Head of Department, Program Director, or similar position
• Strong publication record and contributions to research in relevant fields
• Familiarity with academic quality standards, accreditation, and regulatory frameworks

MUST is committed to academic excellence, innovation, and the development of thought leaders in the field of law enforcement. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who are dedicated to advancing research and societal impact.

Overview

Head of School (School of Hospitality & Tourism Management)

• To oversee and coordinate teaching, services and activities for the School.
• To be involved in the planning of new intakes and scheduling of programmes.
• To ensure that all academic staff provide adequate pastoral care to students.
• To monitor closely the attrition of students and take necessary remedial actions to prevent it.
• To maintain a current knowledge of subject areas taught.
• To ensure adequate succession planning for the School.
• To be responsible for overall management of the School in achieving long term and short term strategic planning.
• To be responsible for programmes development, timetabling, financial and profitability of the programmes and also student welfare.
• To perform under stressful and tight-deadline situations.
• To manage and supervises all staff, students and parents.
• To perform any other duties as and when required.

• Possesses at least a Master's Degree in Hospitality, Tourism, or any relevant qualifications.
• Possess 3-5 years of working experience in education line and in managerial position.
• Familiar with MQA requirements and specifications.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals.
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability.
• Ability to perform under stressful and tight-deadline situations.
• Ability to manage admin staff, lecturers, students and parents well.
• Possess good communication skills and hands on person.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Education

• Higher Education

about the company
My client is a college based in Johor Bahru, dedicated to providing quality education and fostering the next generation of industry leaders. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic academic leader to assume the role of
Head of Nursing School
. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring educator and a skilled administrator with a proven track record in both human resource leadership and academic programme management.

about the job

• Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement the strategic plan for the School, in alignment with the college's overall vision.

• Drive innovation in teaching, learning, and curriculum development.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement among faculty and staff.

• Programme Management & Development:

• Oversee the entire portfolio of nursing programmes, from diploma to degree levels.

• Lead the design, development, and review of curricula to ensure they are market-relevant, innovative, and meet the standards of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and other professional bodies.
• Monitor academic quality assurance processes and overall programme performance.
• Identify and launch new, viable programmes that respond to industry trends.

qualifications

• A
  Master's degree in Nursing
  or a closely related field etc.
• Registered nurse
  with the Nursing Board of Malaysia
• A minimum of 5 years of
  clinical practice
• A minimum of 5-7 years of teaching experience in a tertiary education environment.
• Demonstrable experience in an academic leadership or management role (e.g.,
  Head of Department, Programme Coordinator
  ).
• Strong track record in programme development and management
  , including curriculum design, accreditation processes (especially MQA), and quality assurance.

Tenby International School (Setia Eco Park)

Malaysia

Salary:

Competative salary with attractive packages

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

01 January 2026

Apply by:

15 September 2025

Purpose of Role

To lead and maintain improvements in the International Primary School. Ensure that amazing learning happens and that the school provides varied and exciting experiences for young people and develops knowledge, skills and understanding so that they have successful futures. To ensure that colleagues are supported and provide amazing learning by setting high expectations and providing continuous development. To lead on safeguarding all members of the community. To lead the growth of the International Primary School.

Principal Accountabilities

• Vision and Strategy - Focus on the four key areas of the School vision – Learning, Experiences, Community and Futures. Planning for long term strategic improvement in the primary school aligned with the campus development plan, purpose and core values.

• Learning and embedding Quality - Lead on, improve, and monitor the level of learning of young people and the teaching in the primary school. Improve, maintain and support excellent progress and attainment in the primary school.

• Wellbeing and safety - responsible, along with the DSL (if not the Head of Primary) for safeguarding and wellbeing in the primary school. To ensure safer recruitment procedures lead to successful recruitment practices.

• Leadership and Development - Lead, inspire and develop senior leaders, middle leaders, teachers, and administrative staff in the primary school.

• Commercial Success and KPI's - Be accountable for the budget of the primary school.

• Marketing, Admissions and Communication - Raise the profile and establish the primary school as the 'School of Choice' in the local area. Lead on marketing and admissions procedures to provide growth for the Interntaional Primary School.

• Partnership with ISP – To work with and contribute to the wider group and articulate the benefits.

Specific Responsibilities

Vision

• Put learning central to decision making.
• Ensure that students have experiences beyond the classroom that mean the school is offering a truly international and varied experience.
• Be a leader and member of the community bringing together students, teachers and staff and liaising with all stakeholders positively.
• Make sure that students have a variety of opportunities for their future pathway and have received the support and information to make the most of them.
• Learning and Teaching
• Lead the Deputy Head in Charge of Learning and Teaching relating to strategic planning.
• Work with SLT to devise and lead a CPD programme that supports improvement for all staff.
• Conduct learning visits providing feedback for teachers on the level of learning in their lessons and ways to improve.
• Be up to date with recent developments in learning and teaching.
• Focus on the learning in the school as much as the factors that affect learning.
• Celebrate 'Amazing Learning' in the school community by students and adults.
• Teach a very small timetable and be able to evidence outstanding learning in their classroom.
• Have high expectation and hold teachers to account for the level of learning in their classrooms in a supportive and developmental way.

Safeguarding

• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the primary school if another senior leader is not appointed.
• Put the safety, wellbeing of our young people above everything else. To be a public reminder that this is important to students, staff and parents.
• Know and uphold the safeguarding, child protection, safer recruitment and whistleblowing polices and any other policies related to safeguarding.
• Take any disclosures and accusations seriously and follow correct procedure in investigating alongside the campus DSL, Principal and HR if needed.
• Train other staff on safeguarding issues and procedures.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of safeguarding related policies and procedures at a campus level.
• Strategic Planning
• Lead on the development of a school development plan involving SLT and any other appropriate staff.
• Ensure that the school priorities align with the school vision and the Campus Development Plan.
• Monitor the implementation and evaluate the success of the plan including holding owners of actions accountable.
• Effectively communicate the plan to all stakeholders, inspiring colleagues, and parents.
• Develop a clear long-term view for improvement in the primary school using evidence to support.
• Contribute to campus strategic planning and the Learning Improvement Plan.
• People Development
• Lead and inspire senior leaders in the primary school setting individual aspirational targets and supporting their completion.
• Identify potential leaders in the school and provide pathways to career progression supporting the sustainability of the school.
• Buy into, demonstrate and inspire an attitude of self-reflection, self-improvement and sharing of best practice.
• Make sure that all teachers receive the support and opportunities to improve through internal or external pathways.
• Recruit staff that will embrace the school culture.

Effective Financial Leadership

• Oversee the operational expenditure of the primary school and ensure spending is effective and efficient.
• Contribute to campus discussions and plans on capital expenditure.
• Student Progress and Attainment
• Ensure there are effective systems in place to record and track progress and attainment and that this data is then used to intervene where needed and support further progress.
• Generate a culture of high expectations.
• Use external benchmarks to assess internal assessment data.
• Maintain positive trends in summative external qualifications, leading SLT members to analyse results producing actions.
• Marketing and Admissions
• Work with the marketing and admissions department to discuss plans and content to raise the profile of the primary school.
• Contribute to campus planning on marketing content.
• Be aware of enrolment numbers and supportive of actions to maintain positive trends such as open days and events
• Have a retention strategy to maintain families.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Teacher
• Leadership Qualification such as NPQH, Masters or NPQSL – Desirable
• School Leadership as Deputy Head at least
• Variety of responsibilities and roles
• Effective Communicator
• Team Player
• People Person
• Inspirational Leader
• Strategic Thinker
• Empathy
• Outstanding Teacher
• Ability to develop others
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Reflective
• Honest
• Sense of Humour
• Organised
• Creative

About our School

Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park is a special place where all successes are celebrated, from academic, music and drama performances, eco-awards to sporting events. The busy school is on a 20-acre purpose-built campus that is equipped with modern facilities for learning and teaching. The Campus consists of two schools – an international school that follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), National Curriculum for England (UK), IGCSE and A-Level programmes; and a Malaysian private school, Sekolah Sri Tenby, following the Malaysian curriculum.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Leadership Competencies

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

• Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.
• Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.
• Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.
• Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
• Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
• Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
• Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose and Principles.
• Leading & Inspiring Others. Supports, encourages and inspires students, colleagues and teams so that they give their best.
• Understanding People. Is a very good judge of talent, can objectively articulate the strengths and motivations of people inside or outside the organisation.
• Influencing & Communication. Consistently informs, influences and inspires students, parents and colleagues through timely and effective communication.
• Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.
• Strategic, Commercial & Financial Awareness. Has the ability to apply understanding of the business and industry to improve effectiveness and profitability.
• Planning & Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans, organises, prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.
• Diversity & Equity. Has the sensitivity, awareness and skill to understand the values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history.

The Package

This is a two-year contract with an option to renew at the end. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Generous contributions to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
• Medical coverage
• Relocation allowance
• Fee reduction for children of employees
• Medical insurance
• Flight at the beginning and end of the contract and annually on the subsequent contracts

Interviews

Initial interviews will be completed through Microsoft Teams. Final interviews may be carried out face-to-face whenever possible.

HOW TO APPLY

The closing date is 15th September 2025 but interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as interviews may be arranged before the deadline.

Candidates are invited to apply via our Careers at ISP site and attach a comprehensive CV with a recent passport-size photograph and contact details of three (3) referees from the latest employers (one of whom must be your current Head of School).

We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

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Tenby International School (Setia Eco Park)

1 Jalan Setia Tropika U13/18T, Seksyen U13, Shah Alam

Selangor

40170

Malaysia

Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park, Kuala Lumpur campus is a large 3-18 school located on a green 20-acre site with excellent facilities and offers a welcoming, inclusive, and stimulating place to work. We love learning and we are continually getting better. We are extremely proud to be the flagship school in the region and one of the leaders in our global group.

About us:

We exist to grow the world's most curious, confident minds. Our three School Values of Caring, Curious and Confident run through everything we do and the behaviours we develop in our wonderful young people. We believe in creating "Amazing Learning Experiences" for our communities. Working collaboratively to help children be ready for the world and the contribution they can make locally and globally.

We believe that all students learn through good struggles and this at times needs to be consolidated using a variety of teaching methods. Taking risks, being resilient, and showing creativity and adaptability for all our communities are important in our learning process. Our students go on to some of the top universities in the world and if they don't, go into careers and colleges of their choice.

Learning is at the heart of everything we do here at Tenby. We are an honest campus and aim to be self-reflective so we can improve together to create "Amazing Learning Experiences" for everyone. We encourage our students and staff to take risks, be resilient, and show creativity and adaptability in the learning process.

We are a unique campus, home to Tenby International School, which consists of a Primary, and Secondary School (IPC, National Curriculum for England, CAIE, IGCSE, and A Level) and a Malaysian Private School, Sekolah Sri Tenby (Malaysian National Curriculum). The campus welcomes 2000 amazing students, aged from 3 to 18 years, and from 38 nationalities. Our students go to universities, colleges, and careers of their choice including some of the top universities in the world. We celebrate being Malaysian and combine this with international thinking to create a diverse and exciting campus.

We are a member of the prestigious Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA), hold certificates for IPC, Microsoft and Duke of Edinburgh's Award and are one of only 15 schools in Malaysia to hold the Green Flag Award.

About our Group

Tenby Schools SEP is proud to be part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) a fast-growing global schools group in six clusters across the world; Europe, Mexico & Central America, the Middle East, South America, Southeast Asia, and the USA. Our Regional cluster includes other Tenby schools across Malaysia. Our teachers are supported by the school leadership teams and other learning clusters and networks both regionally and globally. We love to talk about learning at all levels, as this is at the core of everything we do

This is an amazing opportunity for you to develop yourself, take a risk or two, meet other like-minded leaders, share learning practices and work collectively with a local and global team. We even have a global learning hub where you can share learning and leadership ideas so we can get better together.

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Description

Head of International Primary School

Purpose of Role

To lead and maintain improvements in the International Primary School. Ensure that amazing learning happens and that the school provides varied and exciting experiences for young people and develops knowledge, skills and understanding so that they have successful futures. To ensure that colleagues are supported and provide amazing learning by setting high expectations and providing continuous development. To lead on safeguarding all members of the community. To lead the growth of the International Primary School.

Principal Accountabilities

• Vision and Strategy - Focus on the four key areas of the School vision – Learning, Experiences, Community and Futures. Planning for long term strategic improvement in the primary school aligned with the campus development plan, purpose and core values.
• Learning and embedding Quality - Lead on, improve, and monitor the level of learning of young people and the teaching in the primary school. Improve, maintain and support excellent progress and attainment in the primary school.
• Wellbeing and safety - responsible, along with the DSL (if not the Head of Primary) for safeguarding and wellbeing in the primary school. To ensure safer recruitment procedures lead to successful recruitment practices.
• Leadership and Development - Lead, inspire and develop senior leaders, middle leaders, teachers, and administrative staff in the primary school.
• Commercial Success and KPI's - Be accountable for the budget of the primary school.
• Marketing, Admissions and Communication - Raise the profile and establish the primary school as the 'School of Choice' in the local area. Lead on marketing and admissions procedures to provide growth for the Interntaional Primary School.
• Partnership with ISP – To work with and contribute to the wider group and articulate the benefits.

Specific Responsibilities

Vision

• Put learning central to decision making.
• Ensure that students have experiences beyond the classroom that mean the school is offering a truly international and varied experience.
• Be a leader and member of the community bringing together students, teachers and staff and liaising with all stakeholders positively.
• Make sure that students have a variety of opportunities for their future pathway and have received the support and information to make the most of them.

Learning and Teaching

• Lead the Deputy Head in Charge of Learning and Teaching relating to strategic planning.
• Work with SLT to devise and lead a CPD programme that supports improvement for all staff.
• Conduct learning visits providing feedback for teachers on the level of learning in their lessons and ways to improve.
• Be up to date with recent developments in learning and teaching.
• Focus on the learning in the school as much as the factors that affect learning.
• Celebrate 'Amazing Learning' in the school community by students and adults.
• Teach a very small timetable and be able to evidence outstanding learning in their classroom.
• Have high expectation and hold teachers to account for the level of learning in their classrooms in a supportive and developmental way.

Safeguarding

• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the primary school if another senior leader is not appointed.
• Put the safety, wellbeing of our young people above everything else. To be a public reminder that this is important to students, staff and parents.
• Know and uphold the safeguarding, child protection, safer recruitment and whistleblowing polices and any other policies related to safeguarding.
• Take any disclosures and accusations seriously and follow correct procedure in investigating alongside the campus DSL, Principal and HR if needed.
• Train other staff on safeguarding issues and procedures.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of safeguarding related policies and procedures at a campus level.

Strategic Planning

• Lead on the development of a school development plan involving SLT and any other appropriate staff.
• Ensure that the school priorities align with the school vision and the Campus Development Plan.
• Monitor the implementation and evaluate the success of the plan including holding owners of actions accountable.
• Effectively communicate the plan to all stakeholders, inspiring colleagues, and parents.
• Develop a clear long-term view for improvement in the primary school using evidence to support.
• Contribute to campus strategic planning and the Learning Improvement Plan.

People Development

• Lead and inspire senior leaders in the primary school setting individual aspirational targets and supporting their completion.

• Identify potential leaders in the school and provide pathways to career progression supporting the sustainability of the school.

• Buy into, demonstrate and inspire an attitude of self-reflection, self-improvement and sharing of best practice.

• Make sure that all teachers receive the support and opportunities to improve through internal or external pathways.
• Recruit staff that will embrace the school culture.

Effective Financial Leadership

• Oversee the operational expenditure of the primary school and ensure spending is effective and efficient.
• Contribute to campus discussions and plans on capital expenditure.

Student Progress and Attainment

• Ensure there are effective systems in place to record and track progress and attainment and that this data is then used to intervene where needed and support further progress.
• Generate a culture of high expectations.
• Use external benchmarks to assess internal assessment data.
• Maintain positive trends in summative external qualifications, leading SLT members to analyse results producing actions.

Marketing and Admissions

• Work with the marketing and admissions department to discuss plans and content to raise the profile of the primary school.
• Contribute to campus planning on marketing content.
• Be aware of enrolment numbers and supportive of actions to maintain positive trends such as open days and events
• Have a retention strategy to maintain families.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Teacher
• Leadership Qualification such as NPQH, Masters or NPQSL – Desirable
• School Leadership as Deputy Head at least
• Variety of responsibilities and roles
• Effective Communicator
• Team Player
• People Person
• Inspirational Leader
• Strategic Thinker
• Empathy
• Outstanding Teacher
• Ability to develop others
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Reflective
• Honest
• Sense of Humour
• Organised
• Creative

About our School

Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park is a special place where all successes are celebrated, from academic, music and drama performances, eco-awards to sporting events. The busy school is on a 20-acre purpose-built campus that is equipped with modern facilities for learning and teaching. The Campus consists of two schools – an international school that follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), National Curriculum for England (UK), IGCSE and A-Level programmes; and a Malaysian private school, Sekolah Sri Tenby, following the Malaysian curriculum.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Leadership Competencies

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

• Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.

• Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.

• Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.

• Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.

• Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.

• Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.

• Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose and Principles.

• Leading & Inspiring Others. Supports, encourages and inspires students, colleagues and teams so that they give their best.

• Understanding People. Is a very good judge of talent, can objectively articulate the strengths and motivations of people inside or outside the organisation.

• Influencing & Communication. Consistently informs, influences and inspires students, parents and colleagues through timely and effective communication.

• Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.

• Strategic, Commercial & Financial Awareness. Has the ability to apply understanding of the business and industry to improve effectiveness and profitability.

• Planning & Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans, organises, prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.

• Diversity & Equity. Has the sensitivity, awareness and skill to understand the values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history.

The Package

This is a two-year contract with an option to renew at the end. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary

• Generous contributions to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF)

• Medical coverage

• Relocation allowance

• Fee reduction for children of employees

• Medical insurance

• Flight at the beginning and end of the contract and annually on the subsequent contracts

Interviews

Initial interviews will be completed through Microsoft Teams. Final interviews may be carried out face-to-face whenever possible.

HOW TO APPLY

The closing date is 15th September 2025 but interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as interviews may be arranged before the deadline.

Candidates are invited to apply via Jobvite and attach a comprehensive CV with a recent passport-size photograph and contact details of three referees from the latest employers (one of whom must be your current Head of School).

We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

(Please check your Junk Folder for emails and add to your safe senders list. Only applicants short-listed for an interview will be notified.)