Secondary Vice Principal for Learning and Progression

One of the most prestigious and successful British curriculum schools in South East Asia is seeking to recruit a high calibre leader for August 2022.

Secondary Leadership Position

Vice Principal for Learning and Progression

The Kuala Lumpur Alice Smith School (KLASS)
KLASS is fully accredited as a British School Overseas and has recently received an exceptional Council of British International Schools (COBIS) accreditation and compliance report. Our school has an established reputation for excellence, and as a not-for-profit educational foundation, all resources are focused on the development and well-being of students. Located on two sites in Kuala Lumpur with excellent facilities, it has a total student population of approximately 1,400 and caters for the full age range from 3 to 18 years.

A KLASS teacher and leader
Our teachers lead the pursuit of excellence in learning through nurturing, inspiring and enriching the lives and characters of young people. They keep students at the centre of all they do, raising aspirations, attainment and achievement to the very highest levels internationally. They are emotionally and socially intelligent, seeking always to bring out the best in all people and create an enduring sense of belonging to something very special. They embrace innovation and professional growth, maintaining very high educational standards based on action research, professional learning and collaboration. They are highly computer literate and instinctively use a broad range of learning technologies to impact on learning and teaching. 

The Role of Vice Principal for Learning and Progression
At KLASS, students are at the heart of all that we do. We are looking for an outstanding, innovative, creative and emotionally intelligent leader to join the Secondary Leadership Team in the position of Vice Principal for Learning and Progression, overseeing and strategically shaping:     

• Our curriculum (ensuring the breadth and balance of publicly examined and internally led academic courses)     
• Our assessment data analysis, including target setting, reporting, parent consultation and progress monitoring    
• The administration of public and internal examination series to JCQ regulations and the management of NEA/coursework processes    
• The management of the options process (communication, documentation, staffing and timetabling)

The candidate we are looking for
We are looking for an exceptional and experienced leader who has the vision, energy, sparkle and drive to further develop this key area of the school. We are looking for a leader who is:    

• Creative, effective, socially and emotionally intelligent with a proven track record in school improvement, embracing professional learning and growth, coaching and mentoring, as well as accountability
• A role model for our culture of excellence while promoting a holistic, collaborative and caring culture grounded in our values of kindness, resilience, integrity, connectedness and respect
• An outstanding classroom practitioner, experienced in teaching and leading in a British curriculum secondary school and able to draw upon a rich knowledge and experience of pedagogy and student care
• Of the view that academic and well-being strands of learning are interconnected
• Knowledgeable and experienced in curriculum development, timetabling and the use of data to support student progress
• Able to demonstrate successful experience of leading and managing staff, promoting new initiatives and building positive relationships throughout the school community
• Able to demonstrate a comprehensive and confident knowledge of the National Curriculum for England and experience of leading in a British curriculum school

For the position, please see the job description and person specification for further details. Please click to open the documents below which will provide further information.

How to apply
Please ensure that your online application and supporting statement clearly show how you meet the job description and person specification for this role at Alice Smith. You should consider the supporting statement to be a full letter of application of two A4 pages in length. Please also upload a photo in PDF form in the supporting evidence section at the end of the application form. To be considered for this role, please fully complete all sections of the application form. 

The KLASS benefits package includes a highly competitive salary, excellent medical insurance, contract renewal incentives, relocation flights and allowances and free school places for up to three dependent children.

To apply, please click on the “Quick Apply” button below.

In case of query contact Ms Aileen Oon: tsrecruitment@alice-smith.edu.my

Closing date for applications: Monday 25th October 2021

The recruitment process and safer recruitment statement
Longlisted candidates will be asked to complete an initial automated video interview on Sonru at their convenience. Following this, shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in a final interview process, which is likely to be virtual via Zoom.

The Alice Smith School is committed to safeguarding children and young people through safer recruitment practices. The school's recruitment protocols adhere to the standards set for accredited British Schools Overseas. Candidate references will be checked and qualifications attested. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) or local police checks are required, together with a Statement of Medical Fitness.