Head of Boarding

Adcote Matrix International School (AMIS) is an established international school, located in Seremban, Malaysia. The school is approximately 45 minutes away from the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. We offer a broad and innovative curriculum from Early Years and Primary Cambridge International Curriculum and IPC, Secondary Cambridge curriculum, IGCSE and A Level based on a combination of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Cambridge International Curriculum and the National Curriculum for England and Wales.

Head of Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have recent and significant experience in a leading role in a Boarding school in the UK and internationally and with the personal and interpersonal skills and passion for promoting a warm and caring environment to meet the individual needs or our boarders and possess the following key qualities:

• strong work ethic and professionalism.
• high expectation and maintain compliance
• Patience and understanding of the social and emotional needs of students
• excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Approachable and able to sensitive matters

Education Requirements:

• B.Ed or degree and post graduate teaching qualification
• Prior training or experience in a school environment.

Role of the Head of Boarding

The Head of Boarding reports to the Head of International School. The Head of Boarding manages the House Parents who have duty of care for the students. The Head of Boarding will coordinate a programme of activities to enrich their experience at our boarders

The House Head is required to reside at the School in accommodation provided by the School. This role will ensure that the boarding house environment is well organised, orderly and presents in a warm and professional manner. The Head of Boarding will support student including management of staff and care of students in their House.We are seeking professionals who have :

• Strong work ethic and professionalism.
• Patience and a strong understanding of children’s psychology.
• Good communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Prior work experience within the childcare sector.
• The ability to maintain sensitive matters of the child in confidence.
• Problem-solving skills.
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Education Requirements:

• B.Ed or .
• Prior training or experience in the same domain.

We will provide:

·     a competitive salary;

·     generous contributions to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF);

·     a benefits package including housing allowance and medical insurance;

·     fee reductions for children of employees;

·     flight allowance at the beginning and end of the contract;

·     shipping allowance at the beginning of the contract;

·     a professionally-stimulating and supportive working environment;

·     and a two-year contract with the opportunity for renewal upon its completion.

If you would be interested in working with in a progressive school which has a diverse and dynamic environment, please click on ‘Apply Now’ or send your details to the school as stated under the ‘application process’ section. If you would like further details on the position, please click here for our job description.

For further details on the school, please visit our school website (https://matrixschools.edu.my/) or you can look at our social media accounts.

Post starts: January 2025 or earlier if available

Application process:

This position would suit candidates already resident in Malaysia or overseas candidates able to start in January or earlier. 

A CV and a cover letter should be emailed to the Head of Adcote International School at paul.s@matrixschools.edu.my . Your CV must include the details of three professional referees (one of which must be your current employer).

Early applications are strongly encouraged as interviews may be arranged before the deadline. The school reserves the right to appoint early should a suitable candidate be found.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in the position. However, we will only notify short-listed applicants for an interview.

Safeguarding:

At AMIS, we are responsible for ensuring the welfare, health and well-being of all our children and young people. Applicants must be prepared to undergo stringent child protection screening, including references, checks with current/previous employers and an enhanced DBS.