Head of Primary

At Kinabalu International School we are dedicated to providing an excellent education in a caring, respectful environment, challenging students to achieve their full potential as successful global citizens.

We are looking for a Head of Primary to start in August 2025. The successful candidate will be committed to our school’s Mission and to international education. They will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Internationally recognised teaching qualifications and ideally a Masters Degree in Education

• Significant knowledge and experience of teaching in English National Curriculum schools

• Proven successful experience in curriculum and policy development

• Previous successful experience in school leadership at a senior leadership level

• Proven strategic leadership and management skills, and a positive “can do” attitude

• The capacity to lead and nurture a growing primary school community

• A learning focused/student centered approach to teaching

• Excellent spoken and written English language skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills

• Experience in fostering successful relationships with students, parents, teachers and the wider community

• A commitment to continuous professional development

• A proven commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted by email to jobs@kis.edu.my and should include:

• A letter of application
• A two-page curriculum vitae with recent passport style photograph
• The contact details of at least three referees (one of which must be your current Head of School)

Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.

The deadline for applications is November 22nd 2024

Further information for candidates is available from our website at: www.kis.edu.my

About Kinabalu International School

Kinabalu International School is a not-for-profit, parent owned school and is located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo) and has gained an excellent reputation for delivering a high quality education for nearly 50 years. The school delivers a rigorous academic education for students aged 3 to 18, based on the English National Curriculum and the Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level programmes. In addition to a demanding academic curriculum, students participate in a wide range of sporting, performing arts and co-curricular activities. The school currently caters for around 350 students from over 20 different nations and employs highly qualified, experienced international teaching staff. Our students are highly motivated, hardworking and a pleasure to teach. We have a very friendly and supportive staff team, and strong links with parents and the local community.

Early applications are encouraged and KIS reserves the right to make an appointment before the published deadline if an exceptional candidate is found.

Kinabalu International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Services or relevant Police Authorities.

No. Perakuan Pendaftaran: XUBF01