Data Specialist (2 Years Contract) - Unlimited Growth Potential

Purpose of Role

The Regional Learning Team Data Specialist is responsible for supporting the Regional Learning Team by effectively innovating data systems and processes to monitor and measure the performance of all aspects of learning across the ISP Malaysia Region.

Based at ISP Malaysia’s Regional Office, this role involves developing systems of ‘best practice’ to support schools with their data captures and tracking to improve the consistency in the region.

This is a two-year contract role for someone who is flexible and detail-oriented, with the capability to identify patterns, trends, and outliers in data.

About ISP Malaysia      

ISP Malaysia operates the Tenby Schools, Asia Pacific School and Straits International Schools where we are strategically located covering the Klang Valley, Perak, Penang and Johor within Malaysia.

Our schools in Malaysia follow the international school curriculum comprising IGCSE and A-levels, starting at the kindergarten level, while 5 of the schools also offer the Malaysian National Curriculum.  

While the national and international schools and classrooms are separated, facilities and non-curricular activities are shared between the schools. With over 8,500 students, we have a 60-year history in the country providing education to students and have gained a reputation for excellence and high standards in education.

We champion a transformative approach to learning that goes beyond the classroom. By igniting our students' curiosity and growing their self-confidence, we empower them to become the next generation of changemakers.

Key Benefits 

• A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognised and valued.
• A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of decision-making.
• An embedded commitment to professional development and employee well-being.  
• Access to expertise, best practice sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures. 
• Competitive remuneration.
• Fee discount for children of employees.
• Medical outpatient and insurance benefits.

ISP Principles

• Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
• Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
• Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
• Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

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Regional Learning Team Data Specialist

Core Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Director of Learning and Learning Team with data collection and analysis for academic achievement: IGCSE, A Level, SPM, English as an additional language (EAL) and multilingualism (ML) as well as GL Education's (GL) assessment tools.
• Create clear, concise reports and high-level visual presentations through AI and Power BI for Learning Surveys, Learning Visit Analysis, ISP’s Learning Improvement Process (LIP), and all Road Map progress data. 
• Manage, cleanse and format data to support decision-making and drive success for the Learning Team across the region.
• Analyse assessment data and findings as well as prepare feedback reports of any nature related to school operations. 
• Create consistent, meaningful data visual representations to communicate insights effectively to all school leaders to identify trends, patterns and correlations.
• Support in-school data leads to optimise learning success through the review, production, and analysis of learning-focused data.
• Create reliable, quality systems to measure performance and conduct in-depth analysis to support making informed decisions to improve outcomes.

Other Responsibilities

• Establish effective systems to capture learning progress across the region. 
• Serve as the primay contact with GL Assessment to support technical issues and development.
• Support and provide expertise on data migration from systems into HubSpot, such as GL Assessment tools and any other essential school data, from a regional perspective. 
• Liaise with the Regional IT Team for data transfers and updates where applicable (HubSpot).
• Maintain user accounts and develop an appropriate user account system where appropriate.
• Contribute to Regional Learning Team discussions on developing future needs and aligning the system with strategic vision and targets.
• Coordinate learning data input and conduct accuracy checks including system updates. Data input is focused on external examinations, including estimated grades and the end of Key Stage tests.

Line Management:

• The Data Specialist will report to the Regional Director of Learning.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

Experience and Skills: 

• Strong ICT skills including Microsoft Office applications and Power BI (training available). 
• Attention to detail to ensure a high level of accuracy. 
  Excellent communication skills; able to communicate routine and complex information efficiently and effectively.
• Reliable and self-motivated, with a high degree of initiative and a ‘can do mentality.’
• Ability to work well with others.
• Good organisational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Creative and innovative to embrace new ways.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

ISP Leadership Competencies
You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

1. Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.
2. Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.
3. Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.
4. Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
5. Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
6. Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
7. Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose and Principles.
8. Leading & Inspiring Others. Supports, encourages and inspires students, colleagues and teams so that they give their best.
9. Understanding People. Is a very good judge of talent, can objectively articulate the strengths and motivations of people inside or outside the organization.
10. Influencing & Communication. Consistently informs, influences and inspires students, parents and colleagues through timely and effective communication.
11. Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.
12. Strategic, Commercial & Financial Awareness. Has the ability to apply understanding of the business and industry to improve effectiveness and profitability.
13. Planning & Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans, organises, prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.
14. Diversity & Equity. Has the sensitivity, awareness and skill to understand the values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP 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, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.