Head of Computer Science

A Great Leadership Opportunity Awaits you in Malaysia

We are looking for the Head of Computer Science to help us guide the school and work with our colleagues to take us to the next level. If you want to be part of our team you will need to be passionate about learning and knowledgeable about the factors that affect learning. You will be good at working with and inspiring your colleagues, our students and their parents.

Safeguarding

 We care about our whole community, young people and adults. Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our community and to this end we have rigorous safeguarding policies and procedures that we all must follow. Everyone is responsible for safeguarding our children and we have a culture of safeguarding training in all our schools.

The Role

 We are looking for someone who:

•  Puts children at the heart of everything they do.
•  Is passionate about Computer Science and driven to bring the curriculum to life in engaging and exciting ways.
•  Experience of planning and delivering high quality GCSE/IGCSE and A Level Computer Science is essential, including evidence of student progress across all key stages.
•  Has experience of designing a Computer Science curriculum and the knowledge to keep it up to date in a rapidly developing sector
•  Has excellent knowledge of using Python.
•  Is self-reflective and wants to improve as an individual and as a leader.
•  Has the skills to be an inspiring leader with a proven track record in leading improvements in a department or across the school.
•  Can establish strong and positive relationships with others and looks to work in teams.
•  Is able to effectively support other teachers with their personal and professional development.
•  Is a strong communicator, who is personable, caring and passionate with high expectations of themselves and others.
•  Is dedicated to growing the child including a clear commitment to child safeguarding

 In return we offer:

• A culture of trust, where all contributions are recognised and respected.
• Passionate, positive, highly skilled, and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of every decision.
• Allocated support through our Leadership Teams to support you in developing an exceptional learning school.
• An embedded whole trust commitment to professional development and a commitment to serving others.
• A peer network of like-minded leaders.
• A real commitment to work-life balance – we remember we are human beings first and educators second!
• Great employee benefits.

 The Package

 This is a two-year contract with an option to renew at the end. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary.
• Generous contributions to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF).
• Medical coverage.
• Relocation allowance.
• Fee reduction for children of employees.
• Medical insurance.
• Flight at the beginning and end of the contract and annually on the subsequent contracts.

Safer Recruitment

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. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

Interviews

Initial interviews will be completed through Microsoft Teams. Final interviews may be carried out face-to-face whenever possible.

HOW TO APPLY

The closing date is 5th January 2025 but interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as interviews may be arranged before the deadline.

Candidates are invited to apply via the ISP Career portal and attach a comprehensive CV with a recent passport-size photograph and contact details of three referees from the latest employers (one of whom must be your current Head of School).

We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

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