Head of Boarding
Epsom College in Malaysia (ECiM)
Malaysia
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- Salary:
- Head of Boarding
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2023
- Apply by:
- 6 February 2023
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a visionary and motivational leader with a proven track record of working within boarding communities. Epsom College in Malaysia aims to provide a boarding experience matching the values and best practices of our sister school Epsom College in the UK. We are therefore looking for a candidate with significant experience in leading boarding in a similar British International boarding environment.
Reporting to the Deputy Head, Pastoral, the Head of Boarding will provide compelling leadership and vision to ensure the school can deliver a step-change in boarding cultures, transforming the pupil experience in line with the best practice and traditions of British boarding provision.
The post holder will be responsible for leading the strategic direction of Boarding whilst ensuring every individual boarding student is valued and encouraged to develop their full potential in all areas of school life.
You will work closely with the Deputy Head Academic to ensure the academic experience of all boarding pupils is developed, strengthening links between the academic and boarding life of the school.
The post holder will work with different stakeholders to ensure the strengths of boarding at Epsom are developed and to promote and facilitate a diverse range of inclusive, engaging, co-curricular student opportunities.
You will play an important role in recruiting boarding pupils, including conducting tours, visiting overseas, and attending boarding fairs, working with the Admissions and Marketing department to actively promote the opportunities provided at Epsom.
The Head of Boarding is responsible for the training and development of staff working in the boarding houses and will manage, supported by a team, one of the boarding houses.
The Head of Boarding will play a significant role in ensuring the safeguarding and well-being of all our boarding pupils.
Please see the information pack attached for a detailed description of this role.
Attached documents
About Epsom College in Malaysia (ECiM)
- Epsom College in Malaysia (ECiM)
- Persiaran Kolej, Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan
- Darul Khusus
- 71760
- Malaysia
British Tradition, Global Learning, Universal Success
At ECiM, our aim is to provide exceptional all-round opportunities - academic, social, sporting and cultural - in a safe and supportive community. We are a school that aims for excellence, and values both achievement and endeavour. We challenge pupils to develop their talents and broaden their interests, to become confident in themselves, and to be tolerant and appreciative of others.
Epsom College in Malaysia is a new boarding and day school set on a 50-acre site at Bandar Enstek, south of Kuala Lumpur. Seen as a major development in the field of education in Malaysia, Epsom is co-educational and follows an adapted English National Curriculum, leading to IGCSE and A-Level. The medium of teaching throughout is English. The Senior School, with a small Prep School on site for day pupils 3 - 10 years old, opened in September 2014. Our Prep School lessons run Monday to Friday, and Senior School lessons are Monday to Saturday lunchtime. Our boarding programme runs 7 days per week.
Based on the home model, Epsom College in Malaysia combines academic excellence with a first class British boarding experience. The emphasis is on creating a family environment within a structured school routine, with a traditional House system fostering a strong feeling of belonging and community.
With a long history of educating Malaysian and other international students in England, our branch in Kuala Lumpur is a natural extension designed to further the College's international reputation and increase the number of pupils who can benefit from an Epsom College education. The College has strong links with many influential Malaysian figures, not least Tan Sri Dr Tony Fernandes C.B.E., himself a former pupil of Epsom College, who has been appointed Chairman of the Governors of the school with Mr Matthew Brown as its current Headmaster.
In addition to full boarding, weekly boarding from Year 7, which was pioneered by Epsom College in the UK, is an option. This is popular with parents who want a British boarding lifestyle for their children without having to travel long distances.
The impressive campus, being developed on a green-field site, comprises ultra-modern hi-tech, environmentally-friendly buildings, with specialised facilities for teaching and learning, boarding, music, drama, art/DT and sport. The whole campus supports a wi-fi network to maximise access to the internet for learning and independent research.
The Prep School at Bandar Enstek is a small community of children between 3-10 years share a purpose-built school with facilities and spaces especially designed for their learning and pastoral needs. It possesses a carefully designed playground, with a sandpit, gardens, climbing area and ball games. In addition there are opportunities to access the Senior School's impressive facilities. Our Prep School is a very special place of learning.
Fully-qualified teachers with a pioneering spirit, who have energy, enthusiasm and a full commitment to the profession and a boarding community are invited to apply.
Epsom College in Malaysia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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