Year Group Leader for the Early Years Department
Taylor's International School Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 20 September 2024
Job overview
TISKL is looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Early Years Year Group Leader (YGL) in our primary school. The role involves leading a small, tight-knit team of teachers and TAs and contributing to the learning and teaching in that year group. Currently, there are 2 nursery classes and 3 Reception classes with a team of 10 amazing educators. As the leader for EY there is a small weekly teaching commitment with this role, but not overall responsibility for a class therefore giving time to really lead and manage the department. Our school is a happy, hardworking community of educators who love what they do and continually look for ways to do even better. This role is ideal for teachers who are looking to step into leadership in a large school or for established middle leaders who would like to enjoy a new challenge and context.
We are looking for a leader who:
- has experience of working in an Early Years department either in the UK or in an international school.
- has knowledge or experience of the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC)
- is an outstanding class teacher, passionate in developing high standards and striving for excellence
- Is knowledgeable about the developmental stages of children aged 0-5, understanding cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
- is creative and excited about Early Years education
- has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and knows how to build and maintain a successful team
- has the ability to lead, motivate and inspire staff and children to achieve the highest standards
- Has genuine passion for working with young children and a commitment to their holistic development.
- has experience of leading either a subject or year group
- has a positive attitude to innovation and change, is resilient and enjoys new challenges
- keeps up to date with the latest research in education and knows how to adapt and enhance it to suit their context
- Is hard working and flexible and understands the challenges of working in a busy school
- has a commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and leading his/her team to do the same
This role offers an opportunity to the successful candidate to not only become completely immersed in the learning of students but also to have a central role in mentoring and coaching our Malaysian teachers and TAs in the EY Department. TISKL uses the International Primary Curriculum (IEYC and IEYC) in conjunction with the National Curriculum for England and we are also successfully using White Rose Maths. Experience with these curriculums would be beneficial but not essential.
Our school offers an English curriculum with a Malaysian flavour, and is located in the centre of Kuala Lumpur, catering to students from Early Years through to Year 11. TISKL is part of Taylor’s Education Group, Malaysia’s premier private education group which operates Taylor’s International School in Puchong, together with Garden International School, and Nexus International Schools (in Malaysia and Singapore), The Australian International School in Malaysia, as well as Taylor’s University who we work closely with for training the next generation of teachers. With a current enrolment of over 1200 students encompassing over 40 different nationalities, we have a well-established, dedicated local staff and approximately 10% expat teachers. Our school brings together the very best of East and West!
Candidates should send a CV (max 2 pages, including the contact details of two referees), and a supporting letter (max 2 pages) to recruit@kl.tis.edu.my.
Please note that candidates should have a recognised teaching qualification, and at least 5 years’ teaching experience.
For further details about the school, please visit www.kl.tis.edu.my
Taylor’s International School, Kuala Lumpur is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be expected to show evidence of their most up-to-date child protection screening details including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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About Taylor's International School Kuala Lumpur
- Taylor's International School Kuala Lumpur
- No 9, Jalan 1/75C, Off Jalan Pria, Taman Maluri
- Kuala Lumpur
- 55100
- Malaysia
Taylor's International School Kuala Lumpur is part of Taylor’s Education Group, Malaysia’s premier private education group which operates Taylor’s International School in Puchong, Garden International School, and Nexus International Schools (in Malaysia and Singapore), The Australian International School in Malaysia, as well as Taylor’s University (Southeast Asia's No 1 private university). We work very closely with our sister campus in Puchong and have a one school on two campuses approach.
Our purpose statement is to “educate the youth of the world to take their productive place as leaders in the global community”, which encapsulates our holistic approach to education.
Taylor's International School Kuala Lumpur is centrally located just to the east of Kuala Lumpur city centre, five minutes from the famous Petronas Twin Towers, and can easily be found on Google maps.
The School
Our campus is located very close to the CBD, and the main shopping malls of KL city centre. The school has transformed from a Malaysian curriculum school with a rich 30 year history into now its 10th year as an International Curriculum School.
With a current enrolment of over 1200 students (50% Asian expatriates and 50% Malaysian) and around 40 different nationalities, our school is a busy, thriving community of learners. Approximately 10% of teachers at the school are expatriates with the remainder of the teachers being Malaysian. We are a truly international school that is very proud of its Malaysian roots and identity providing a rapidly developing, vibrant multicultural learning environment.
Taylor's International School offers a holistic education from Early Years to IGCSE, and follows the National Curriculum of England at Key Stages 1, 2 and 3, adapted for Malaysia. All students study Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin. The school follows IGCSE courses from CAIE.
Our curriculum is so much more than just academic lessons and as an International Curriculum School, we also place emphasis on academic excellence, character building and physical health and development.
The school is very active outside of lessons, with many opportunities in sport, debate and public speaking; Model United Nations, Interact and charity work, Music and performance,
For more information and details of the school, please see our web site at www.tis.edu.my/campus/kuala-lumpur or visit our social media pages at www.facebook.com/TISKL or www.instagram.com/tiskualalumpur_official/
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