Class Teacher and Head of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) (Aug 2023)

Sri KDU International School Subang Jaya is a growing COBIS/FOBISIA member school, in our fifth academic year, and to maintain our momentum in becoming a leading British international school, we are looking for a caring, experienced and qualified Head of Early Years for an August 2023 start. 

About the role:

Sri KDU International School Subang Jaya is a growing COBIS/FOBISIA member school, in our fifth academic year, and to maintain our momentum in becoming a leading British international school, we are looking for a warm and enthusiastic head of early years who has a genuine joy and passion for play based learning and early childhood teaching and development. The Head of Early Years role is an in-class role with associated teaching and pastoral responsibilities. Leadership non-contact time will be provided. We are looking for a Head of Early Years for an August 2023 start.

About Us - What Can You Expect?

We are a small, close knit, happy and supportive early years team. We deliver the British EYFS through a holistic, play based approach which places children’s interests at the heart of our teaching and is inspired by Reggio Emilia and Planning in the Moment pedagogy. We provide children with natural, homely learning environments and open ended and real-life learning materials that reflect the needs of the children and prioritises children’s independence and open ended learning. We passionately believe in providing purposeful, engaging and meaningful learning experiences for our early years pupils.

Our Early Years children learn in a modern, purpose built, EYFS block which includes large classrooms, purposely designed outdoor learning environment, carefully planned continuous provision, specialist ‘little gym’ area, small class sizes and designated Teaching Assistants and specialist teachers.

It is an expectation that SriKDU teachers have detailed knowledge of not only the developmental characteristics and learning needs of the students they teach, but also their personalities and who they are as people. This requires real empathy and skill in meeting the wide variety of individual learning and pastoral needs of international school students with their differing linguistic, cultural and educational circumstances. 

Sri KDU teachers:

. Are given access to top quality professional learning through collaborations with

Cambridge, COBIS, AIMS and FOBISIA.

· Participate collaboratively with colleagues in our sister schools and other regional

international schools to improve their practice. CPD budget is generous and financial

support for further studies, including NPQs, is available.

·  Hold themselves accountable to the highest professional standards in their interactions with colleagues, students and parents. 

About you: What are we looking for?

We are looking for a warm and enthusiastic head of early years who has a genuine joy and passion for play based learning and early childhood teaching and development.

We are looking for someone who can: 

• Promote and support the development of a stimulating early years learning environment which celebrates children’s development and promotes child-led learning.
• Lead and support staff across the Early Years Foundations Stage (EYFS) including providing mentoring and professional development support for members of the team.
• Have high expectations both of what pupils can achieve in the early years. 
• Ensure that information on tracking pupil progress in EYFS is used to improve teaching and learning; to inform parents; and to support whole school self-evaluation and development.
• Lead the Early Years staff in planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, documenting, assessing and recording learning within the framework of British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum and Development Matters.
• Share responsibilities for early years curriculum development and support EY teachers in delivery of the curriculum through classroom visits and year group team meetings.
• Foster positive relationships with parents and work in partnership and collaboration to positively involve parents in their child’s education.

Experience and personal attributes:

Only qualified teachers with a relevant degree relating to primary school education are eligible; specific qualifications in early childhood are preferred. Diplomas and language related qualifications do not meet requirements.

• University educated with an Honours Degree - recognised teaching qualification (qualified teacher status UK or equivalent) is essential.
• At least 5 years' hands on, whole class, full time teaching experience in an early years setting is essential. 
• Outstanding knowledge of planning and assessment following the British Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and Development Matters is essential. Additional knowledge of Birth to 5 documentation would be an advantage.
• Experience in leadership within the early years foundation stage including supporting and mentoring early years teachers is desirable.
• Familiarity with the following EYFS approaches is highly desirable: Plan, Do, Review, Helicopter Stories, Planning in the Moment, Continuous Provision, Loose Parts and Process Art
• Experience of using the Online Learning Journey tool – Tapestry would be an advantage
• Knowledge and hands on experience of teaching in Year 1 is an advantage.
• EYFS specialists based in the UK or British based international schools are most welcome to apply.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Leadership Attributes:

· Exemplary values based leadership based on leading by example

· Commitment to uphold and support the school ethos

· Enthusiastic support of co-curricular activities and community events

· Prepared to work hard in a high performing, fee paying, international school

· Put students first at all times, their right to be safe and supported

· Be flexible and display a positive attitude

· Collaborative team player and outstanding communicator

· Commitment to internationalism and global citizenship

 How to Apply:

Successful applicants will be enthusiastic about the ethos and values of XCL International and Sri KDU Schools. A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the chosen candidate. To apply for this post, please click the ‘Apply’ button on this page to submit your application.

Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and we reserve the right to make an early appointment. Interviews may take place in Kuala Lumpur or online.

Safeguarding Statement:

XCL education is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people. We follow safer recruitment practices with specific attention to child protection. Sri KDU employees ensure a secure, stimulating and well managed learning environment that promotes a sense of safety, support and wellbeing.

All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, successful references including from your current Head of School, as well as due visa and work permit process as required by Malaysian law.

Deadline for applications: 7th April 2023 at 11:59pm (KL Time, GMT +8)