Principal
Taylor's International School Puchong
Malaysia
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2019
- Apply by:
- 19 July 2018
Job overview
We are currently looking for a dynamic experienced Principal who can lead the school in delivering high quality education in achieving its purpose, mission and business goals. He/She will have a clear, strategic vision and the ability to motivate and inspire students, staff and parents. This is a great opportunity for an existing school leader to join and lead a team of superb staff, who are committed in the continuous improvement of the school.
The Principal manages the business and operations of the school and develops programmes for TISPC compatible with the mission, ethos and values of the School. He/She is responsible for the academic leadership and operational management of the School and is accountable to the Board of Governor's for delivering the highest standard of education and ensuring financial viability of the school. The Principal will be expected to work closely with the President of Taylor's Schools in leading the ongoing strategic development of TISPC.
Taylor’s International School, Puchong (TISPC) is the second campus for Taylor’s International Schools (TIS) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Taylor’s International Schools are part of the Taylor’s Education Group. TIS offers a global learning experience based on the highly valued National Curriculum for England.
The TIS brand has a clear ethos by which all schools will deliver holistic education that provides a solid grounding in raising the academic achievement of all students through inquiry processes and active learning. These schools are termed neighbourhood International Curriculum schools, as they offer the “best of east and west” – western curriculum with eastern values, by offering an international education with character building to mainly Malaysian students.
We provide a professionally stimulating and collaborative, well-resourced working environment. This post is a Senior Leadership role supported by a generous remuneration and benefits package reflecting the importance placed upon securing an individual of the highest calibre.
The closing date for all applications is: 20th July 2018
For Candidate brief please refer to our website www.pc.tis.edu.my. To apply, send full resume (including the contact details for three referees with one being your current supervisor), a passport photograph, and letter of application, addressing the job description, to Sharalohvon.tan@taylors.edu.my (only shortlisted candidates will be notified).
Early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date. First round interviews planned from July 2018 via Skype followed by final interviews to take place in Malaysia.
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About Taylor's International School Puchong
- Taylor's International School Puchong
- No. 1, Jalan BP 14/7, Bandar Bukit Puchong 2, Puchong
- Selangor Darul Ehsan
- 47120
- Malaysia
Taylor’s International School, Puchong offers an English curriculum with a Malaysian flavour, and is located in a residential suburb south of Kuala Lumpur, near to CyberJaya and PutraJaya. TISPC caters 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 (Southeast Asia's No 1 private university). We work very closely with our sister campus in Kuala Lumpur and have a one school on two campuses approach.
Our purpose statement is to “educate the youth of the world to take their productive place as leaders in the global community”, which encapsulates our holistic approach to education.
Taylor's International School Puchong is located in a suburb to the south of Kuala Lumpur.
The School
The school opened in January 2015 in a new award winning campus, and follows the same ethos and direction as the older KL campus.
With a current enrolment of over 1300 (with over 30 different nationalities), with mainly Asian expatriates making up about 30% of the school population), approximately 14% of teachers at the school are expatriates; with the remainder of the teachers being Malaysian.
Taylor's International School offers a holistic education, and follows the National Curriculum of England at Key Stages 1, 2 and 3, adapted for Malaysia, and also the IPC in Primary. All students study Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin. The school follows IGCSE courses from CAIE.
The Taylor’s International School brand has a clear ethos by which all schools will deliver holistic education that provides a solid grounding in raising the academic achievement of all students through inquiry processes and active learning. These schools are termed neighbourhood International Curriculum schools, as they offer the “best of east and west” - western curriculum with eastern values.
The school is very active outside of lessons, with many opportunities in sport, debate and public speaking, Music and performance.
For more information and details of the school, please see our web site at https://www.tis.edu.my/campus/puchong
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