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Head of Academic Affairs - International School, Malaysia - September 2025 Start

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Job Description - Head of Academic Affairs - International School, Malaysia - September 2025 Start

Join a New Prestigious International School in Malaysia, dedicated to fostering academic excellence and a vibrant learning environment. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a culturally rich and welcoming community.

Overview

The Head of Academia will coordinate administrative oversight and plan all phases of instructional leadership for the school including educational programming, administration, budgetary planning, discipline, and counselling services. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in educational leadership and a commitment to nurturing a positive and productive learning environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading academic initiatives, promoting excellence in teaching, and ensuring that the institution maintains its high standards of education. You will play a critical role in shaping the academic direction of the institution, fostering a culture of innovation and academic integrity.

The school

The school fosters self-discipline, academic excellence, and the values needed for students to become responsible global citizens. The school adopts a British curriculum, which gives students the opportunity to obtain the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). The school’s mission is to develop creative minds with a sense of understanding and compassion. The school is committed to strengthen the students spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and physically, fit to face the challenges ahead, aware of their duty to serve their nation.

Job Highlights

  • Cultural Immersion
  • Encourage high standards in all aspects of school life
  • Contribute to the effective and efficient management of the school
  • Promote a school culture that is happy, purposeful and productive
  • Support and motivate students, teachers and other school employees
  • Oversee the daily management of the school and office.
  • Oversee educators in the school, providing periodic observations and evaluations that are timely and constructive and completed based on the timetables set by the school district.
  • Offer additional training and guidance as necessary based on evaluations of professional staff.
  • Ensure a productive learning environment through continual collaboration with teachers, students, and parents.

The ideal candidate

  • Degree in Education; Master’s degree is preferable
  • Previous experience as a principal or in a similar role
  • Excellent presentation abilities
  • Strong written and administrative skills
  • Knowledge of school administrative processes
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills, good time management, approachable and flexible
  • Crisis management and Problem-solving skills
  • Proven track record of having led a curriculum
  • Experience with international curricula such as IB, Cambridge, or IPC is an advantage.

Facts & Figures

  • Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Job type: Contract
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Salary range: Competitive and dependent on qualifications and experience
  • Benefits: Housing, Visa, Insurance

About ASQ: the perfect match between international schools and candidates

ASQ International partners with a number of exceptional international schools globally to offer the latest and best selection of educational positions.

Kindly send your CV to: Lauren Trent or apply directly online at www.asq-international.com.

We look forward to hearing from you.

If your application has been successful, we will contact you within 5 days.

Please note, even if you are unsuccessful on this occasion, we will keep your details on file in the ASQ Education talent pool, as you could be perfect for one of our future international positions.

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