Houseparent- Girls House
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Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar
Malaysia
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- Salary:
- We offer a highly competitive remuneration package which commensurate with your experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2025
- Apply by:
- 10 January 2025
Job overview
The School is seeking to appoint a suitably-qualified and experienced candidate to lead one of our girls’ boarding houses. The role of the houseparent is crucial within the School and involves acting in loco parentis for all of the students within the house (generally 70-90 students for senior houses / 40-50 for junior houses). Houseparents are the main port of call for all students and parents within their house and play a vital role in making sure that our students are monitored and cared for in both academic and pastoral capacities. They work closely with the Secondary and Whole School Leadership Teams to ensure high standards of student wellbeing and academic success.
We offer a highly competitive remuneration package:
- Accommodation (including utility bills and maintenance)
- Relocation and annual flight allowances
- Comprehensive private medical insurance
- Excellent Employee Provident Fund (EPF) savings contributions.
- Contract renewal incentives
- Child places for staff children
Attached documents
About Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar
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KTJ is a thriving, not-for-profit international, day and boarding school set in the beautiful Malaysian countryside, an hour’s drive south of Kuala Lumpur. The School was established in 1991 and caters to more than 1,000 students aged 3 to 19. The Primary School, which opened in 2013, follows the English National Curriculum in English and mathematics, alongside the International Primary Curriculum; while the Secondary School prepares students for IGCSEs and A Levels. Most students go on to study at UK universities.
KTJ is a friendly and supportive environment for students and staff alike. More information on the School and conditions for teachers can be found in the attached documents or on the vacancies page of our website. On our website, you will also find a copy of the job description for a KTJ teacher.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to security vetting.
Headteacher
Dr Glenn Moodie
Teaching Information
Teachers at Kolej Tuanku Jaafar are expected to hold at least 2 years’ relevant experience in their teaching subject and the British National Curriculum, with strong IT skills. Teachers are also expected to engage fully in the life of the school.
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