Head of Secondary

Asia Pacific International School is a reputable educational institution in Subang, Malaysia with a vibrant learning community that continues to flourish and grow. The school has a well-deserved reputation for excellence that focuses on learning, personal growth and self-awareness while promoting the values of empathy, compassion, understanding and respect.

It provides a dynamic educational programme that follows the Cambridge International Curriculum while providing an outstanding range of extra-curricular activities. 

Founded in September 2012, APIS is an non-selective, co-educational school that caters for 800 students aged 3-16. 

Although the School strives for children to meet the highest academic standards, and challenges students to achieve, it is equally concerned with engaging and supporting the development of all children by providing a diverse range of opportunities inside and outside the classroom environment  to enable them to become reflective, considerate, confident and self-motivated individuals with high self-esteem.

We are looking for suitably qualified and experienced Head of Secondary to join our dynamic teaching team to provide professional leadership to ensure the school delivers a high quality and progressive education for all of its students and to build upon the existing good standards of learning, teaching and achievement. 

The successful candidate will be an experienced and enthusiastic secondary practitioner with experience of senior management in the Key Stage 3 and above. A commitment to educating the whole child, emphasis on high levels of pastoral care as well as extra-curricular involvement will be of the utmost importance as we make the final appointment. Candidates will also need to demonstrate evidence of being a strong team player as well as the ability to adapt quickly to new situations. Applicants must have an interest in staff development and have experience in supporting staff from a range of different backgrounds- more than half of our staff are Malaysian teachers and a key part of the role is in helping to support in their development as International School teachers, through effective mentoring and guidance. 

If you are committed to child centred education, with a deep rooted desire to help every child reach their potential and are interested in helping shape the future development of an international school we would be delighted to hear from you.

Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be/have;

• Bachelor Degree in Education, PGCE, NPQH or its equivalent

• Experience in the UK or internationally of leading a secondary school or a Deputy Head looking to take the next step

• Knowledge and understanding of the international education sector

• Understanding of, and experience in, curriculum management, design, implementation and evaluation

• Ability to develop relationships, build trust and command respect

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Cultural awareness, understanding and sensitivity

• Positive and adaptable to changing circumstances and open to new ideas

• Energetic, enthusiastic and reliable with personal impact and presence

• Inquisitive and able to think creatively, solve problems and make decisions based on sound judgment drawing on expertise from others

• An individual who demonstrates a real sense of professionalism, commitment and integrity

The Package 

This is a two-year contract with an option to renew at the end. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary

• Generous contributions to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF)

• Overseas allowance

• Fee reduction for children of employees

• Medical insurance 

• Flight and shipping allowance at the beginning and end of the contract

Interviews

Initial interviews will be completed through Skype. Final interviews will be carried out face-to-face whenever possible.

Further information and details of other positions are available on our website: http://www.apis.edu.my

Interested candidates are invited to send a letter of application, a comprehensive CV, a recent passport-size photograph, and contact details of three referees (one of which must be from your current school) to: recruitment.mal@ispschools.com.  Shortlisted candidates will then be asked to complete an application form as part of our safer recruitment practices. 

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices, which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

(Please check your Junk Folder for emails. We thank all applicants for their expressed interest. However, only applicants short-listed for an interview will be notified.)