Head of Admissions

Commencing August 2024

THE COLLEGE

There is something genuinely special about Marlborough College in Malaysia. Those fortunate enough to work here all agree that our greatest joy, attribute, advert and reward are the boys and girls who form the College. They provide daily inspiration, a model of what wider society could be like and genuine optimism for the future.

We live and work in a safe and spacious 90-acre campus in southern Malaysia, reminiscent of the generous grounds and playing fields of Marlborough College in the UK, enhanced by our own organic farm and boating lake. Guided by our principles of compassion, companionship and conversation, Marlborough College Malaysia gives its pupils the space, inspiration and courage to explore their own potential, the wonders of our world and their responsibilities to it and to each other.

The College is arranged in a Prep School (3-13) and a Senior School (13-18) and currently has 830 pupils, around 470 are in the Prep School and around 360 are in the Senior School (with 140 in the sixth form). Pupils from the age of nine may choose to board and approximately a third of those who are eligible, do so, with almost half of the Senior School and most of the Sixth Form boarding. The Singapore Tatler has referred to the College as “the only school in Asia offering an authentic British boarding programme”.

While very British in ethos and with a Common Room largely drawn from some of the UK’s leading schools, the College is also truly international, celebrating diversity and a global outlook with children representing over 40 nationalities. Over 30% of our pupils are from expatriate families. 

The College is very well-resourced and enjoys an enviable reputation for its pupils’ achievements on a broad variety of fronts. It is one of the few schools in Asia to achieve membership of HMC, an association of the world’s leading independent schools, to have the Council of British International Schools’ coveted “Beacon” status and to have won international plaudits for innovation and excellence from the UK’s Boarding Schools’ Association. It was listed in this year's Schools Index 2023 by Carfax Education as one of the world’s 125 leading independent schools, for the third consecutive year.

 EMPLOYMENT PACKAGE

The remuneration package includes a competitive salary, 35 working days holiday (including public holidays), not to be taken during term time, and comprehensive health insurance for you and your eligible dependent children and spouse. Salary is taxable at Malaysian marginal tax rates and some benefits provided are deemed taxable as a benefit in kind.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

To be considered for the position applicants are asked to download and complete the application form from our website HERE and return it along with a covering letter (no more than one side of A4), and a recent photograph quoting Head of Admissions in the subject title to recruitment2024@marlboroughcollege.my

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Any application forms received after the closing date may not be considered. Applicants who are invited to attend an interview must note that references may be taken up prior to interview.

Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd April 2024, 5.00pm MYT

Marlborough College Malaysia is committed to equality, diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments with the School will be subject to references, medical report and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service or similar, all of which must be satisfactory to the College.