Job Description

Sri KDU International School Subang Jaya is a growing COBIS/FOBISIA member school, in our fifth academic year, and to maintain our momentum in becoming a leading British international school, we are looking for a caring, experienced and qualified Deputy Head of Primary for an August 2023 start. The Deputy Head of Primary will not retain their own class due to the wide scope of the role, however a small teaching load is projected and flexibility in covering lessons across the primary age phase is required.

The Role

• Observing and feeding back on teaching and learning
• Learning sampling (book reviews, student feedback, learning walks)
• Demonstration lessons
• Staff training (facilitating and delivering)
• Monitoring of formal and informal staff improvement plans
• Performance Reviews
• Line management of selected specialist Heads of Department in Primary School.
• Line management of selected Year Leaders on an annual rotation

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  Assisting in recruitment (candidate selection and interviewing)
• Primary assemblies
• Parent engagement activities, including Parent Forums and workshops
• Event co-ordination, including CPD (Primary Staff Development)
• Deputising for Head of Primary
• Primary staff welfare (providing representation and forums for staff voice)

Person Specification Experience At least 5 years\' hands on, whole class, full time teaching experience in a British based primary school setting is essential. Minimum of 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 middle leadership experience, such as Head of Year or phase leader. Primary specialists based in the UK or British based international schools are most welcome to apply. Knowledge and hands on experience of teaching across primary key stages is desirable. Only qualified teachers with a relevant degree relating to primary school education are eligible; specific qualifications in early childhood are preferred. Diplomas and language related qualifications do not meet requirements.

Skills and Attributes Ability to commence employment in August 2023 is essential. Warmth, care and a genuine joy of primary school learning and teaching. Strong sense of moral purpose to ensure every child thrives and feels included. Outstanding knowledge of the National Curriculum for England and/or Cambridge International Primary in order to support and quality assure teaching and learning in the primary school. Deep knowledge of Assessment for Learning to facilitate student feedback and engagement. Wide knowledge base to support year group and primary school planning, assessment, timetabling and quality assurance.
Leadership Attributes: Exemplary values based leadership based on leading by example Commitment to uphold and support the school ethos Enthusiastic support of co-curricular activities and community events Superb social and emotional sensitivity to build trust and community \xe2\x80\x98buy in\xe2\x80\x99 Confident and accomplished English communication skills (oral and written) Putting students first at all times and their right to be safe and supported Be flexible, display a positive attitude and have a good sense of humour Self-confidence and resilience to conduct sensitive conversations, for example performance and safeguarding related, is required. Willingness to be trained (if required) as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding
Engage Professionally in Learning and with the Community Sri KDU teachers: Are given access to top quality professional learning through collaborations with Cambridge, COBIS, AIMS and FOBISIA. Participate collaboratively with colleagues in our sister schools and other regional international schools to improve their practice. CPD budget is generous and financial support for further studies, including NPQs, is available. Hold themselves accountable to the highest professional standards in their interactions with colleagues, students and parents.
Post-holder Qualifications, Experience The successful candidate requirement 1. QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT University educated with an Honours Degree Recognised teaching qualification (qualified teacher status UK or equivalent) Evidence of ongoing professional development Leadership qualifications, such as NPQSL, are highly desirable
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and we reserve the right to make an early appointment. Interviews may take place in Kuala Lumpur or online.
Safeguarding Statement XCL education is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people. We follow safer recruitment practices with specific attention to child protection. Sri KDU employees ensure a secure, stimulating and well managed learning environment that promotes a sense of safety, support and wellbeing. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, successful references including from your current Head of School, as well as due visa and work permit process as required by Malaysian law. Deadline for applications: 10th March 2023 at 11:59pm (KL Time, GMT +8) Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes\' Fair Recruitment Policy.my/
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes\' Fair Recruitment Policy.