Graduate Assistant

King Henry VIII College, Malaysia

Graduate Assistants 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team establishing a new school that opened in September 2018 in Kuala Lumpur.

King Henry VIII College, Malaysia is a fully-fledged sister school to Christ College, Brecon, one the UK’s oldest schools, founded by Henry VIII in 1541.

Like its Welsh sibling, King Henry VIII College is a co-educational boarding and day school, with students from 3 to 18 years of age. 

Christ College Brecon is set in the Brecon Beacons National Park - one of the most beautiful areas of the United Kingdom. King Henry VIII College has a rather more modern, urban setting in the Multi-Media Super Corridor hub that is Cyberjaya - a rapidly-developing planned township, mid-way between Kuala Lumpur City Centre and KL International Airport. The school has an impressive modern campus, with outstanding, purpose-built facilities.

Graduate Assistants

King Henry VIII College is looking to appoint adaptable and adventurous recent graduates as Graduate Assistants (GA’s) who are interested in gaining experience in a school environment. The selected candidates will be motivated, resilient, and prepared for a challenge. They should expect to work in a variety of areas, and to liaise closely and positively with teachers and other relevant staff.

Our GA’s will have a one year contract, running for the academic year - a fixed term position until early July 2020. The school year begins in late August 2019, and new staff will join us a week or so before the start of term for induction and familiarisation.

Academic

Depending on their qualifications and interests, and the needs of the school, our GA’s can expect to be attached to at least one academic department. The work here will be a combination of classroom help in a particular subject with individuals or groups, academic trips and activities, and administrative assistance. This year's Graduates have also had significant roles in KH8 Primary School.

Sport

GA’s, particularly those with sporting interests and qualifications, will get fully involved in the games programme at KH8. There is an integrated games programme for Years 7 to 9, and there are two games afternoons each week. There will be some Saturday matches and trips to tournaments, too.

Music & Drama

GA’s with interest and talent in the area of creative arts can expect to make a full contribution. This is a vibrant part of the school’s life, and we very much welcome applications from graduates in performing arts, music, or drama.

Cover and general duties

GA’s will have some cover and general school duties, as part of the Staff Common Room. These duties might include covering lessons for absent colleagues, where appropriate; invigilating internal examinations; overseeing break periods in certain parts of the school.

Boarding

GA’s are attached to one of the school’s boarding houses, and will help out with the weekend programme for the house they are attached to. This might include accompanying trips, or arranging activities on the school campus. It will not be every weekend. In a similar way, GA’s will contribute to House events, such as House Competitions.

Graduate Assistants are resident in the girls’ or boys’ boarding block as appropriate. This is either as a Resident Assistant in a boarding house, or in one of the intern apartments. 

Package:

As well as a salary for the role, GA’s are accommodated free of charges in a self-contained one-bedroom apartment. All meals are provided during term-time, and GA’s have full use of their accommodation during the school holidays. Medical and accident insurance will be provided, along with other benefits.

How to apply:

Applicants should complete and submit the Application Form attached to this listing, with a covering letter to:

recruitment@kinghenryviii.edu.my 

The application deadline is 11th February.  Candidates selected for interview will be informed by 18th February - these interviews will usually be via Skype or Facetime. If it proves possible then interviews may be conducted in person in Malaysia or the UK. Successful applicants will take up post in August 2019.

Further information about King Henry VIII College is available on the school’s website: www.kinghenryviii.edu.my. 

King Henry VIII College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening.