Literacy Coordinator

Taylor's International School Puchong is looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Head of Primary English. This new role in our school is an exciting opportunity for a professional who is passionate about promoting a love of literature in children. As the Head of Primary English you will not have a class responsibility but you will have a small English teaching commitment each week. 

Key elements of this post include:

• Meeting with year groups to support the planning and delivery of the English National Curriculum.
• Monitoring standards of English across the primary school. 
• Ensuring there is robust and reliable assessment of English. 
• Supporting staff in the effective use of differentiation for children with a range of learning needs. 
• Leading staff CPD and parent workshops for English. 
• Ensuring that the teaching and assessment of phonics is of a high quality.
• Working in collaboration with the Head of Curriculum Support (SEND and EAL) and the Assistant Head for Learning and Teaching. 
• Developing action plans and policies to support the strategic development of English in our school. 
• Organising and promoting theme weeks and competitions to keep the profile of English high. 

Our school offers an English curriculum with a Malaysian flavour, and is located in the centre of Kuala Lumpur, catering to students from Early Years through to Year 11. The school is part of Taylor’s Education Group, Malaysia’s premier private education group which operates Taylor’s International School Kuala Lumpur, together with Garden International School, and Nexus International Schools (in Malaysia and Singapore), The Australian International School in Malaysia, as well as Taylor’s University. With a current enrolment of nearly 1200 (with over 30 different nationalities), approximately 14% of teachers at the school are expatriates; with the remainder of the teachers being Malaysian. The curriculum is so much more than just academic lessons and the school places emphasis not only on academic excellence, but on character building, performing as well as physical health and development. The school’s purpose statement is to “educate the youth of the world to take their productive place as leaders in the global community”, which encapsulates its holistic approach to education. 

Closing Date for Applications: 15 October 2023

Candidates should send a CV (max 2 pages, including the contact details of two referees), and a supporting letter (max 2 pages) to recruit@pc.tis.edu.my and marco.damhuis@pc.tis.edu.my 

Please note that candidates should have a recognised teaching qualification, and at least 7 years’ teaching experience. International experience is highly desirable. For this post, we require candidates who are first language English speakers who have taught the English National Curriculum extensively.  

For further details about the school, please visit www.pc.tis.edu.my

Taylor’s International School, Puchong is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be expected to show evidence of their most up to date child protection screening details including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).