Deputy Principal (Pastoral and Co-Curriculum)
Following the appointment of the current post holder to Head of Senior School at a prominent international school in Beijing, we seek an established and experienced professional to join our Senior Leadership Team. The appointed Deputy Principal will join the Principal, Deputy Principal (Curriculum) and the school Business Manager on the leadership team, with ex-officio the CEO of MTT Learning Academy which includes our new Primary School opening in September 2019. This opportunity would suit an experienced teacher with a track record of staff and student leadership; essential is a proven pastoral ability exercised with a consistent and confident approach, which will be highly regarded by colleagues, parents and students alike. It expected the appointee will take responsibility for, and lead all training in, student safeguarding, and will have both experience and qualification in this area. The role has an appropriately reduced timetable, and subject specialism is not critical; the school is growing rapidly and all specialisms can be well deployed. The post carries responsibility for the House system through which a range of collective activities and competitions are arranged under six housemasters with all staff associated with houses as tutors. It is also the structure for key stage based pastoral groupings. The two boarding halls are run by a team of full time teaching staff, the students allocated across all six houses. The disciplinary structure within the school is administered by the Deputy Principal, but we are proud of an extremely comfortable and relaxed social climate within the school where disciplinary matters are seldom significant. The school’s culture and philosophy will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. There is a dynamic staff culture at the school with strong professional development which has a national reputation. There is an emphasis on the use of IT in a blended and realistic educational environment, achieving the best outcomes with varied approaches. Students have their own devices. Since the foundation of the school in 2011, POWIIS has built a significant academic reputation with excellent results. We have students of a wide range of abilities, all equally deserving of the highest quality of teaching to the level of their potential; the commitment of the students is impressive. The curriculum is based on the English system, and examinations are IGCSEs and AS/A2. Entry to the school is by test and interview.
Malaysian work permits are usually granted for two or three years. Contracts are therefore fixed term, but continuity is important for the school; it is hoped that appointments will be seen as longer term, with renewal of contracts common in the school. The school is proud of its staff stability, as they enjoy the lifestyle the region provides and the professional progression we actively promote. The staff are predominantly European, who share with colleagues from around the world and high quality Malaysian teachers, excellent facilities and resources. There is low staff turnover, a feature of the school widely acknowledged and highly valued by our parents. Our student body is predominantly Malaysian, with a range of background ethnicities representative of the region. We have international students from 26 countries. From a recent COBIS Accreditation inspection report: ‘The students love their school and show great attitudes to learning.’ and: ‘There is a sense of cohesion across the staff and many examples of goodwill were evident. Staff in key roles, both teaching and non-teaching, are clearly passionate about the school.’ We are looking for an outstanding senior leader to join us. You will enjoy students who are motivated, open and good humoured, and a modern but wholesome and healthy tropical lifestyle in this fascinating region, which many contrast favourably with the frenetic and, at times, polluted environments of many Asian cities. In 2018 the school was awarded the TES International School of the Year, being the only shortlisted school in Asia. We are shortlisted once again for 2019, and will be represented at the London awards event in February. -----------------------------------------------------------Applicants are encouraged to explore the school’s website: www.powiis.edu.my Those will primary age children may wish to look at www.powiisprimary.edu.my (Up to 2 staff children enjoy 100% fee remission at both schools)
Closing date for applications:
Monday 7th January (though earlier application is encouraged)
Candidates should apply to the school directly at
[email protected] sending a completed application form together with a brief letter of application and Curriculum Vitae. Supporting documents at this stage are NOT required and will not be considered in our initial shortlisting. We will acknowledge all applications and keep applicants informed; we enjoy a high level of interest in our vacancies, but your candidacy is very important to us.
DP P&CC Dec 2018
