Head of English
The British International School of Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2015
- Apply by:
- 13 March 2015
Job overview
Full Time, Permanent
The British School Kuala Lumpur is a member of The British Schools Foundation, one of the largest networks of British international schools in the world with schools in Spain, China, Russia, Brazil, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, USA, Myanmar and the Philippines.
The School opened its doors in September 2009 and has become increasingly popular. The roll is currently 950 pupils, with 250 in the Secondary School. The Secondary School is set to grow by 80 - 100 pupils each year.
The Secondary School is housed in new accommodation (opened September 2013) on a purpose built campus in an attractive suburb of Kuala Lumpur. The school prides itself on a happy atmosphere, and demonstrates high attainment academically, in performing arts and in sport. Our curriculum is based on, but not constrained by, the English National Curriculum. The English Department teaches the CIE and Edexcel IGCSE syllabuses, and the successful candidate will be responsible for planning for the introduction of A-Level in an extended campus in 2016.
Suitable candidates for this post will:
- Hold a good Honours Degree in English or a closely related subject.
- Hold a UK-recognised teaching qualification (PGCE or similar).
- Have experience and excellent knowledge of teaching the English National Curriculum, GCSE (or IGCSE) and A-Level. A minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience is essential.
- Demonstrate a passion for English language and literature.
- Understand and be able to articulate what constitutes outstanding classroom practice.
- Be able to lead and improve an already strong department.
- Want to play an active role in the co-curricular life of a busy international school.
- Possess the ambition and enthusiasm to want to play a key role in shaping and developing an outstanding school.
The closing date is Friday 13th March 2015
Early applications are strongly encouraged: the School reserves the right to appoint an outstanding candidate before this date.
Remuneration includes a competitive salary, highly generous pension/gratuity scheme, housing, international medical cover, annual flights, relocation allowance and bursaries for accompanying children.
To apply for this post please send a copy of your current CV, including details of two referees (one of whom must be your current employer), along with a letter of application outlining your suitability for this post to the HR department at secondaryrecruitment@britishschool.edu.my
Please visit our website www.britishschool.edu.my to find out more about the school.
The British International School
No. 1, Changkat Bukit Utama, Bandar Utama,
47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: +6 03 7727 7775
www.britishschool.edu.my
World Class Education
About The British International School of Kuala Lumpur
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- The British International School of Kuala Lumpur
- 1 Changkat Bukit Utama, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya
- Selangor
- 47800
- Malaysia
History and Ethos
The British International School of Kuala Lumpur (BSKL) is one of the leading international schools in Kuala Lumpur offering contemporary British international education to students from Pre-Nursery through to Sixth Form (ages 2-18). Since opening in 2009, BSKL has become the school of choice for expatriate and Malaysian parents looking to provide their children with highest levels of education.
The school is now part of Nord Anglia Education, the world’s leading premium schools organisation. We are a family of 54 international schools, boarding schools and private schools located in 24 countries around the world.
BSKL has been graded as excellent in all areas of educational provision by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and was one of the first schools in Asia to receive the COBIS Patron’s Accreditation. Our recent academic results are comparable to that of top UK independent schools and unprecedented in Malaysia, with 82% of last year's (I)GCSE students achieving A*-A.
Location and Facilities
The school is located in the neighbourhood of Bandar Utama, an attractive suburb about 25 minutes from the central business district.
BSKL has three visually arresting campuses - Lower, Junior and Secondary - providing a range of excellent learning environments, including a 9-a-side covered sports field, three indoor sport halls, two swimming pools, two full-size football fields and a fully equipped 650-seat theatre. The classrooms and specialist spaces are open and light and contribute to a vibrant, modern environment where exhilarating learning can take place.
In August 2016 a superb new Secondary campus opened incorporating the latest ideas and up-to-date features such as a 3D printing room and creative breakout spaces. The campus feels like a modern workplace, preparing students for university and future employment.
Career Development and Benefits
A career with BSKL offers all the opportunities associated with a dynamic, global organisation. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, including housing, international medical cover, annual flights, relocation allowance and bursaries for accompanying children.
We also provide fantastic learning and continuing professional development opportunities, both within the school and across Nord Anglia Education.
The Future
In September 2016 we welcomed our first A Level cohort, providing our pupils with the opportunities to attend top universities around the world. In an increasingly competitive market, BSKL continues to strengthen its ambition of being the region’s most respected and highest achieving school.
Further Information
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