Principal (Head of International Schools)
Sri KDU International School Kota Damansara
Malaysia
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Summer 2021
- Apply by:
- 20 November 2020
Job overview
Sri KDU International School (SKIS) opened in September 2011 and now has over 950 students on roll. The school’s successful growth has been the result of several factors, not least the hard work and dedication of the staff – teachers and support staff. SKIS shares a campus with two private Malaysian Curriculum schools; Sekolah Sri KDU Primary and Secondary.
Sri KDU Sdn Bhd started its first schools, offering the Malaysian Curriculum, in 2003. Following changes at the Ministry of Education, allowing Malaysian students entry into International Schools, Sri KDU established its own International School, SKIS.
SKIS broadly follows the English National Curriculum at Key Stages 1 to 3, Cambridge IGCSE at Key Stage 4, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Key Stage 5. The “Learning Powered Approach” and responsive teaching are embedded into the pedagogy of the school.
Teachers are a mix of expatriates and Malaysians; the strategy is that there should be a 50:50 mix. There is a need for ongoing training to assist local teachers to adapt to international (British style) education.
Students are predominantly Malaysian, with British, Australian, Korean, Chinese, Thai and a wide range of other nationalities also present in the school community.
For further details see www.srikdu.edu.my.
THE PRINCIPAL - PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITIES
Candidates are expected to have the following credentials
• A degree from an internationally recognised university
• A PGCE certificate (or B.Ed. degree), or an equivalent qualification
• At least 10 years’ experience in UK curriculum education
• At least 5 years’ successful experience of senior school leadership
• A good understanding of evidence-based pedagogy and how students learn and in the successful candidate the Governors will expect the following personal qualities
• Outstanding leadership skills – based on genuine confidence, empathy and humility
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Reliability and loyalty.
Closing Date: 23 November, 2020 (Early applications are preferred).
Suitably qualified candidates should send their application – all items together in a single pdf please – as an email attachment to:
David Cope of Search Associates - dcope@searchassociates.com
The pdf should comprise:-
• a letter of application (no more than two pages), briefly outlining why the candidate wishes to apply for this position and what specific skills, qualities and experience she/he can offer the school
• a CV (no more than two pages)
• a short statement of educational and leadership philosophy (no more than one page)
• the names and full contact details of three or more professional referees.
Short-listed candidates will be interviewed in late November and early December and it is hoped that the appointment can be finalised by the end of 2020. However, the Governors reserve the option to invite selected candidates to interviews in advance of this schedule.
For more information about the position and application procedure, please refer to attached file.
Sri KDU is committed to the safeguarding of children. All successful candidates must provide a UK enhanced DBS disclosure or Letter of Good Conduct, from the relevant authorities, if currently working outside the UK. A reference must be provided by the Principal/Headteacher of the applicant's current school.
Attached documents
About Sri KDU International School Kota Damansara
- Sri KDU International School Kota Damansara
- No 3, Jalan Teknologi 2/1, Kota Damansara, Daerah Petaling
- Selangor Darul Ehsan
- 47810
- Malaysia
Sri KDU Ethos
Sri KDU Schools understand that our teachers are the most important resource we have in order to afford our students with a first rate academic and holistic international education.
We believe that education is about enrichment, not only of the individual but of the communities within which those individuals live and therefore of society in general.
Sri KDU schools aim to provide an education of the highest possible standard for each of its students in key areas of development. The most important of these are the academic, cultural, moral and co-curricular.
We have high expectations of our students in terms of their effort, achievements and behaviour and we aim to provide them with the means by which they can develop to the best of their abilities their knowledge, skills and personality. By so doing we seek to develop confident, well-rounded individuals who can be successful in their own lives and of service to others. It is the quality of the people and the human relationships between them that make our schools special. Whether it is the way in which a department works, a class works or teachers and tutors work with individual students, our view of education is based on mutual respect, trust, pastoral care and a positive outlook.
OUR PROMISES
Our promises reflect our core values and drive the decisions we make.
Holistic character development
We will embed and monitor key elements of EQ development across all student activities for each student so that they are changed for the better by the time they leave school, equipped with the necessary growth mindset, resilience, interpersonal skills, leadership, self-motivation, and stewardship qualities to thrive in life.
Future-proof Preparation
We will continuously innovate and update our classrooms and teaching methods to ensure
our students are well-versed in the latest technology, equipped with the drive and the tools to independently learn using the vast resources available to them, and exposed to all possible future pathways available to them.
Top Academic Outcomes
With our high-quality teachers, quality assurance, and school culture, we strive to produce top quality academic outcomes that are benchmarked only against the best. Students will be adept at using creativity and critical thinking skills to tackle novel problems. They will have access to world-class academic opportunities that will remove barriers towards achieving their individual full potential.
Safety and Safeguarding
The health and safety of each student is of utmost importance, and we will guarantee that with audited standards, policies, processes, training, and safety culture at our schools.
Continuous Improvement
We embrace the Kaizen Philosophy of continuous improvement by listening to the feedback of parents and students. We will act swiftly on input, and measure outcomes and improvements.
To learn more about Sri KDU schools, please visit: https://srikdu.edu.my/homepage/
Sri KDU Schools are a part of XCL Education
XCL Education is a Southeast Asia focused education group dedicated to equip students with the tools, mindset, and exposure they need to confidently navigate the uncertain future, find their own place, and leave their own mark in the world. We are one of the largest and fastest growing K-12 education platforms in Southeast Asia, principally focusing on local students – the future of this young, fast growing, and vibrant region that is poised to unleash its great potential.
At XCL Education, we equip students with the academic and lifelong learning skills to be agents of their own success – helping them find their path and shape their future whether in further education, careers or navigating the opportunities and challenges they will encounter in their lives.
To learn more about XCL education, please visit: https://xcledu.com/
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