Description

The Asia Pacific Schools, in partnership with The International Schools Partnership (ISP), equips students for local and global success by delivering Amazing Learning and offers both the international and Malaysian National curricula in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. 

The Asia Pacific Schools promotes equality and is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to diversity and inclusion, as well as providing employees with a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

Key benefits:

• A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognized and valued.
• A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heard of decision-making.
• An embedded whole campus commitment to professional development and a commitment to serving others.
• A peer network of like-minded teaching colleagues and support from operations’ staff.
• Access to expertise, best practice sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures.
• A commitment to employee well-being.    

We also offer:

• Competitive salary
• Pension fund contribution to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
• Fee discount for children of employees
• Outpatient and inpatient medical benefits
• Paid leaves: medical, hospitalization, annual leaves, maternity, compassionate, exam/study, etc.

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ISP Malaysia – Asia Pacific Schools

We are seeking to hire a Deputy Head of Primary with experience in an international school for commencement August 2025. Reporting to: Campus Principal

Purpose of Role

To provide leadership, direction, and co-ordination within the international school with the primary focus on developing and maintaining effective educational programme, and to promote the improvement of teaching and learning in preschool and primary school. 

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Deputy Head of Primary Key Responsibilities:

• To uphold the school’s vision, mission and core values.
• To overseeing preschool and primary schools.
• To be part of the school’s leadership team.
• To contribute to the school’s strategic development and annual development plans.
• To have sound knowledge of the National Curriculum for England and International Primary Curriculum, curriculum development and current educational thinking in all phases of the school.
• To possess excellent knowledge and experience of assessment and tracking to inform student progress, including the use of standardised tests to impact on learning.
• To lead and support the school’s appraisal system.
• To have a good understanding of data management systems.
• To be able to manage a budget effectively.
• To be an excellent practitioner.
• To contribute to the wider school community to raise the school’s profile.
• Manage middle leaders in developing a professional culture amongst all staff at the school.
• Be clear on what good transition looks like within APIS, between all year groups.

Specific Responsibilities

Strategic Direction / Shaping the Future:

Support the Campus Principal in:

• Ensuring the vision for the school is clearly articulated, shared, understood and acted upon effectively by all.
• Demonstrating the vision and values of the school in everyday work and practice.
• Motivating and working with others to create a shared culture and positive climate.
• Assist the Campus Principal in the ongoing and annual review standards of leadership, teaching and learning in specific areas of responsibility across all areas of school provision.
• Hold staff accountable for agreed benchmarks / curriculum targets throughout the school.
• Take an active role in all stages of the school appraisal system.

Establish short-, medium-, and long-term plans for development and resourcing for the specific areas of responsibility.

Learning and Teaching:

a) Work with the Campus Principal to raise the quality of teaching and learning and student achievement, setting high expectations and monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of learning outcomes:

• Establish creative, responsive and effective approaches to learning and teaching.
• Ensure a culture and ethos of challenge and support where all students get better and become engaged in their own learning.
• Demonstrate and articulate high expectations and set stretching targets for the whole school community.
• Implement strategies which secure high standards of behaviour and attendance.
• Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice by supporting the “Looking for Learning” process.
• Challenge underperformance at all levels and ensure effective correction action and follow-up.
• Promote, contribute to and use the LIP throughout APIS learning situations.

b) Provide regular feedback for colleagues in a way which recognises good practice and supports their process against professional and performance management objective resulting in a tangible impact on student learning:

• Establish creative, responsive and effective approaches to learning and teaching.

c) Develop whole staff, subject teams, and individuals to enhance performance:

• Undertake coaching and mentoring where possible – time permitting,
• Plan, organise, and deliver staff meetings, where necessary bringing in outside speakers.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in the area and disseminate effectively to other members of staff.

d) Plan, delegate, and evaluate work carried out by teams and individuals.

• Establish creative, responsive and effective approaches to learning and teaching.

e) Be an excellent role model, exemplifying a high standard of teaching and promoting high expectations for all members of the school community.

f) Work with the Leadership Team to raise standards through staff mentorship, challenge and support.

g) Contribute to the development and delivery of training and support for staff. h) Lead the development and review of all aspects of the curriculum including planning, recording and reporting, assessment for learning and the development of a creative and appropriate curriculum for pupils.

i) Work in partnership with the Leadership Team in managing the school through strategic planning and the formulation of policy and delivery of strategy, ensuring leadership decisions are implemented.

j) With the Leadership Team, lead the processes involved in monitoring, evaluating, and challenging the quality of teaching and learning taking place throughout the schools, including lesson observations to ensure consistency and quality. k) Ensure systematic teaching and recording of impact is consistently high across the schools.

l) Develop and review systems to ensure robust evaluation of school performance, progress data and actions to secure improvements.

m) Ensure through leading by example the active involvement of students and staff in their own learning.

Developing Self and Working with Others

a) Work with the Campus Principal to build a professional learning community which enables others to achieve it.

b) Support staff within your team, and within the whole school in achieving high standards through continuing effective professional development.

c) Be committed to your own professional development.

d) Implement successful performance management processes with an allocated team of staff:

• Treat people fairly, equitable and with dignity and respect to create and maintain a positive school culture.
• Build a collaborative learning culture within the school and actively engage with other schools to build effective learning communities.
• Acknowledge the responsibilities and celebrate the achievements of individuals and teams.
• Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and others.
• Regularly review your own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for own personal development.

Securing Accountability

a) Lead and support staff in fulfilling their responsibilities regarding the school’s performance and standards.

b) Support the Leadership Team in reporting the school’s performance to its community and partners.

c) Promote and protect the health and safety and welfare of students and staff. d) Responsible for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people within the school.

Strengthening Community

a) Work with the Leadership Team in developing the policies and practice, which promotes inclusion, equality and the extended services that the school offers. b) Develop and maintain contact with specialist support services as appropriate.

c) Promote the positive involvement of parents/carers in school life.

d) Organise and conduct meetings where appropriate with parents and carers to ensure positive outcomes for all parties.

e) Strengthen partnership and community working.

f) Promote positive relationships and work with colleagues in other schools and external agencies.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding students’ achievements and wellbeing using school systems.
• Regularly review the effectiveness of your teaching and assessment procedures and their impact on students’ progress, attainment, and wellbeing.
• Be responsible for improving your teaching through participating fully in training and development opportunities identified by the school or because of your appraisal.
• Fully and positively take part in the school’s performance appraisal scheme to develop and enhance personal and service performance.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties requested/assigned as required by the Campus Principal, especially regarding the school’s administrative function.
• Ensure that school policies including those relating to Safeguarding, Race Equality, Equal Opportunities, Code of Conduct and Health & Safety are adhered to and promoted amongst staff.

Communication, Marketing and PR

• To ensure professional and effective communication and consultation, as appropriate, between colleagues, parents, and students at APIS Primary School. Publicise and celebrate achievements.
• Assist with the organization of open evenings, consultation events and other events relating to the school.
• To contribute to marketing activities for APIS.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified teacher status.
• Possess relevant bachelor’s degree in education or a bachelor’s degree with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) or its equivalent. National professional qualification for headship (NPQH) or postgraduate qualification in education/leadership and management is desirable.
• Minimum three (3) years of successful leadership and management experience in a school.
• Successful teaching experience as indicated in relevant references.
• Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning.
• Demonstratable experience of successful line management and staff development.
• Data analysis skills, and the ability to use data to set targets and identify weaknesses.
• Understanding of high-quality teaching based on evidence, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve.
• Understanding of school finances and financial management.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others.
• Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Computer literate with good interpersonal communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

ISP Leadership Competencies for management / leadership roles only; include either 1-7 for middle leadership / people manager roles (i.e. job grade 4) or 1-14 for senior leader roles (typically job grades 3, 2 and 1)

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.

Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback, supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.

Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.

Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.

Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.

Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.

Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose and Principles.

Leading & Inspiring Others. Supports, encourages and inspires students, colleagues and teams so that they give their best.

Understanding People. Is a very good judge of talent, can objectively articulate the strengths and motivations of people inside or outside the organisation.

Influencing & Communication. Consistently informs, influences and inspires students, parents and colleagues through timely and effective communication.

Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.

Strategic, Commercial & Financial Awareness. Has the ability to apply understanding of the business and industry to improve effectiveness and profitability.

Planning & Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans, organises, prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.

Diversity & Equity. Has the sensitivity, awareness and skill to understand values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history. 

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.