Director of Music

Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar (KTJ) is a thriving international day and boarding school set in beautiful Malaysian countryside, an hour’s drive south of Kuala Lumpur. The School was established in 1991 as a charity and now caters for more than 1,000 students aged 3 to 19.

We are seeking inspirational and highly motivated leader to lead and develop our Faculty of Music across our Primary and Secondary schools. Music is part of our academic curriculum for all students in Year 1 to Form 3 (Year 9) and is an optional subject at IGCSE and A Level. We follow CIE courses for our examination classes. In addition, we offer a programme of individual instrumental music lessons and the faculty is involved in producing various musical and dramatic staged productions throughout the year. More details can be found in the information pack for this role.

KTJ is a friendly and supportive environment for students and staff alike. More information on the School and conditions for teachers can be found in our publication, International Staff Recruitment Brochure (available on the vacancies page of our website).

We encourage applicants to apply by 17th May 2021 when a first review of applications will be carried out. Applications should be made to the HR Director, at the school address or via email to recruitment@ktj.edu.my and marked ‘private and confidential’. Please submit a cover letter, CV and a completed application form which is available on our website www.ktj.edu.my, including contact details of three referees, one of whom should be your current employer. Applications will only be considered if a completed application form has been submitted.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to security vetting.