Head of Science
Knewton International School
Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2015
Job overview
Description
Tenby International School Miri is part of the Tenby Schools Group, one of the largest and fastest-growing in South East Asia. All Tenby Schools are drawn together by our collective vision of ‘A United World at Peace – Through Education’. TIS Miri is ambitious and growing fast, and thus has a number of new positions available from August 2015.
Tenby International School Miri is located in the Malaysian state of Sarawak on the north coast of the tropical island of Borneo, and as such is surrounded by extensive areas of extreme natural beauty and endless opportunities for outdoor activities and cultural experiences. The School welcomes expatriate and Malaysian families alike, with students from a wide range of nationalities.
The School offers a modified British curriculum to children between the ages of three to seventeen, with our first Sixth Form classes starting in 2015. The Primary School follows the International Primary Curriculum, with Cambridge IGCSEs offered in the Secondary years.
Tenby International School Miri offers a competitive salary with generous contributions to the Employees Provident Fund, a relocation allowance, fee reduction for children, medical insurance and flight allowance. The school has superb facilities and is fully resourced.
Memberships & Affiliations
We are a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), a centre for Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and are authorised to deliver the International Primary Curriculum (IPC).
The Role
We invite suitably qualified candidate to join our School as Head of Science. Specialists in Physics, Biology and Chemistry are welcome to apply.
The candidate should be enthusiastic, adaptable and highly committed to contribute to the development of Science department to ensure the quality of teaching and learning of Science subjects across the whole school.
Excellent understanding of the National Curriculum for England would be an advantage although not a necessity.
Knowledge of the CIS Accreditation process would be an advantage.
Contract
This is a two-year contract with an option to renew at its completion.
Interviews
Initial interviews will be completed through Skype. Final candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview at the school prior to the final decision being taken.
How to Apply
Further information and other positions available on our website www.tenby.edu.my
Interested candidates are invited to send in a letter of application including the reasons for applying to Tenby Schools together with a comprehensive CV, a recent passport-size photograph and contact details of three referees (one of which must be from your current school) to:
(We thank all applicants for their expressed interest. However, only applicants short-listed for an interview will be notified.)
About Knewton International School
- Knewton International School
- Lot 10700, Block 5, Jalan Desa Senadin Kuala, Baram Land District, Miri
- Sarawak
- 98000
- Malaysia
Knewton Global Schools Miri is located in the Malaysian state of Sarawak on the north coast of the island of Borneo. Our campus has both a British International and a National Private School, caring for approximately 350 students aged 3-16 years old from a wide range of nationalities and backgrounds.
If you are looking for an enriching career within a vibrant and dynamic international environment, then Knewton Global Schools Miri is the right place for you.
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