Primary Assistant Head Teacher – Learning & Teaching

Description

Description of School

Straits International School Rawang is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a leading International Education company based in London with 88 schools across 24 countries.

Straits International School opened its doors in Oct 2018, and it currently offers high quality Cambridge education for Early Years, Primary and Secondary students in a well-equipped, purpose-built campus located at Taman sari Rawang. As a school, we pride ourselves on the level of care we give to our students. We aim to combine academic rigour with a key sense of kindness, personal responsibility, and determination to overcome challenges. Our schools have a wide range of resources and support to enhance our students’ success.

Key Benefits

• A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognised and valued.
• A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart 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 non-academic staff.
• Access to expertise, best practise sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures.
• A commitment to employee well-being.
  
  

ISP Malaysia - Straits International School Rawang

Primary Assistant Head Teacher – Learning & Teaching

Purpose of Role

The Primary Assistant Head – Learning & Teaching will play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the highest standards of learning and teaching across the Primary phase at Straits International School Rawang. This position will focus on the implementation and enhancement of ISP’s Learning First approach, ensuring that Amazing Learning is a consistent feature in lessons across all subjects and year groups.

This role involves a combination of strategic leadership, support for teaching staff, and direct classroom teaching responsibilities. The Primary Assistant Head – Learning & Teaching will be expected to model best practices in teaching and learning while supporting and guiding fellow educators to achieve continuous improvement. A strong commitment to professional development for both themselves and their colleagues is essential, along with an unwavering dedication to ensuring that every child’s learning experience is enriched.

The holder of this position will work closely with the Head of Primary, other Assistant Heads, and key staff to build a culture of academic excellence and professional growth.

ISP Principles

We begin with our children and students. Everyone at ISP, whatever their role, is expected to put the success of our students at the heart of everything they do.

We pride ourselves on putting learners and their learning first. We think this is the most powerful thing we can do for our students. This is what makes us unique and what we call the Learning.First methodology.

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

We learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. This ethos is not only a sentiment, but how we operate in our schools through our Learning Improvement Process.

Key Aspects Of The Role:

Amazing Learning

Lesson Visits

Getting Better

Teaching Responsibilities

Amazing Learning:

• Ensure a consistent understanding and implementation of the key principles of ISP’s Learning First approach, including how this is implemented in Straits International School Rawang.
• Lead and inspire students through amazing learning experiences across the Primary phase.
• Promote high standards of learning and teaching within the classroom and throughout the Primary phase.
• Share best practices with fellow Primary teachers and support a collaborative approach to learning and teaching.
• Engage in continuous professional development to enhance teaching practices and student outcomes.
  
  

Lesson Visits:

• Participate in lesson visits alongside the Head of Primary to ensure consistent high standards in the Primary phase.
• Use lesson visit data to reflect on and improve teaching practices, engaging in CPD as required.
• Share best practices with other teachers to ensure consistency and continuous improvement across the Primary phase.
  
  

Getting Better:

• Work with individual teachers and/or groups of teachers to secure improvements in learning and teaching within the Primary phase.
• Identify and share best practices across the Primary phase, using these to guide the professional growth of teachers.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Primary phase to ensure high standards of student achievement.
• Contribute to the holistic development of students by working alongside other staff members in promoting well-being, personal growth, and academic success.
  
  

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned subjects in the Primary curriculum.
• Plan, deliver, and assess lessons that engage students and promote high standards of academic performance.
• Create a positive and inspiring learning environment that encourages personal responsibility, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Maintain high standards of student behavior and foster an inclusive classroom environment.
  
  

Requirement:

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant UK teaching qualifications (PGCE OR Bachelor Education) or equivalent international teaching qualification
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have up-to-date knowledge on the Cambridge International curriculum
• Can deliver a balanced, broad and differentiated curriculum for their learners;
• Can deliver well-planned, rigorous and interesting learning experiences for their students;
• Have high expectations of learners with appropriate inspiration and challenge;
• Encourage and contribute to a well-organised and inspiring learning environment;
• Experience of integrating technology into learning and teaching;
• Have a growth mindset to all aspects of school life;
• Passionate and willing to go above and beyond for the school community.
• Ability to pass an International Child Protection Certificate (UK) to work with children & able to provide Criminal Background Check covering the previous 10 years employment history.
• Contract: Fixed Term (2 years) – renewal depending on performance
  
  

At SIS, Rawang, we offer a challenging curriculum for all students from Nursery to IGCSE. We have a growth mindset, embrace the diversity of our community, and endeavor to challenge the minds of our students.

At SIS, we strive to have an aspirational culture that encourages students to realize their gifts and talents. It is our responsibility to nurture and guide every individual.

The school's welcoming, family atmosphere is grounded in the commitment to ambition, courage, integrity, openness, and respect.

The quality of life in KL is very high and offers a wide range of activities and food to try. KL has long served as the link between Asia’s great kingdoms and an important outlet to the markets of Europe and the Middle East. With English widely spoken, Malaysia is often referred to as ‘easy Asia’; you can stroll through streets filled with exceptional art, amazing cafes and interesting shops. Conversely, you can visit one of the many malls that house stores from the UK, Australia and the US. It is voted as one of the top ten places in the world to live!

Our salaries are competitive, and our staff have good savings potential. A generous housing allowance is provided, and the quality of life here is excellent. We believe that everyone should enjoy coming to school.

In joining our fast-paced international environment, you will lead the delivery of the National Curriculum, IGCSE and finally, the A level programmes (CIE accredited). You will challenge your students to set ambitious targets for themselves and seek out and implement innovative teaching practices to enhance the student experience and outcomes.

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.