Head of Secondary Curriculum Support

Taylor's International School Puchong is looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Head of Curriculum Support for the Secondary School. This person will manage and lead a small team of teachers who support secondary students who have learning difficulties and others who support students for whom English is an Additional Language (EAL) 

Please note that there are two campuses for Taylor’s International School, one in Kuala Lumpur and one in a suburb of KL called Puchong. These campuses are 25 km apart. Both campuses have a vacancy for Head of Curriculum Support in the secondary section, so you will see another advert very similar to this one. Candidates will be considered for both vacancies unless they state specifically for one campus.

Key elements of this post include:

• Assessment of Special Educational Needs at the admissions stage and recommendation for support levels where required. 
• Assessment of English levels at admission to school and recommendation for action to be taken. 
• Leadership and Line Management of the team of teachers in Curriculum Support
• Liaison with the counselling department and the safeguarding teams
• Quality management of teaching and learning in all classes with regard to EAL provision and catering for Special Educational Needs, through planning assistance, drop-ins and observations
• Lead staff CPD and parent workshops in the fields of SEN and EAL
• Liaison with outside agencies, including Educational Psychologists, Language Specialists, and other professional agencies with regard to students under the care of the CSU department. 
• Building and maintaining a relationship of trust, discretion and openness with students, parents, teachers and other stakeholders
• Professional and sensitive management of confidential information
• Liaison with the CSU department in the Primary school to ensure smooth transition of students into secondary. 
• Assessment of students and preparation of application and supporting documents for consideration by the examination board. 
• Where authorised, arrangement of special provision for exam students. 

Candidates should send a CV (max 2 pages, including the contact details of two referees, one of which must be your current/latest Principal/Headteacher), and a supporting letter (max 2 pages) to  recruit@pc.tis.edu.my 

Position start date : January 2025 OR April 2025

Please note that candidates should have a recognised teaching qualification, and at least 5 years’ teaching experience. International experience is highly desirable. 

For further details about the school, please visit www.tis.edu.my

Taylor’s International School, 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).