Primary Year Leader

Taylor's International School Puchong is looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Year Leader for the Primary School. This role has oversight of the academic and guidance aspects of that Year Group. 

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Year Leader for our Primary School who is ready to inspire and enthuse a community of children, teachers and parents. Experience of working in international education and the Primary school ages are strong advantages. We are seeking passionate educators who have a strong desire to work as coaches and mentors so as to further develop the very best pedagogical practices in and out of the classroom.

The first responsibility of any leader at TIS Puchong Primary School is to aid learning, both for children and for members of our faculty. The second responsibility of any leader at TIS Puchong is to get the best out of the teachers they lead and help them grow as educators and as leaders. The third responsibility of any leader at TIS Puchong is to model the Taylor’s RECIPE, enriched with the Taylor’s outcomes in all of our interaction within our school community. The fourth responsibility of any leader at TIS Puchong is to help the school to be a sustainable, reputable provider, attractive to local and international families. The year leader is expected to work in close collaboration with the Assistant Year Leaders. 

Successful candidates will lead a team of teachers and TAs and to contribute to the learning and teaching in that year group. The school uses the International Primary Curriculum in conjunction with the National curriculum for England, and so experience with the IPC would be beneficial. 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 the Malaysian teachers in the year group.

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. The school is part of Taylor’s Education Group, Malaysia’s premier private education group which operates Taylor’s International School Kuala Lumpur, 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. With a current enrolment of nearly 1200 (with over 30 different nationalities), approximately 14% of teachers at the school are expatriates; with the remainder of the teachers being Malaysian. The curriculum is so much more than just academic lessons and the school places emphasis not only on academic excellence, but on character building, performing as well as physical health and development. The school’s purpose statement is to “educate the youth of the world to take their productive place as leaders in the global community”, which encapsulates its holistic approach to education. 

Closing Date: 7 JULY 2024

Candidates should send a CV (max 2 pages, including the contact details of two referees), and a supporting letter (max 2 pages) to marco.damhuis@pc.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.pc.tis.edu.my

Taylor’s International School, Puchong 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).