Principal
Kinabalu International School
Sabah, Malaysia
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 25 May 2015
Job overview
Required for September 2015
A later start date would be considered
The Board of Management of Kinabalu International School is seeking to appoint a new Principal.
Kinabalu International School (KIS) provides a high quality British-style education for international and Malaysian students aged between 18 months and 18 years old. The individual needs of the students are met in a secure, stable and enjoyable environment and the school strives to challenge all its young learners to reach the highest possible academic and social standards, ensuring that they achieve their full potential as responsible world citizens. KIS has over 400 students from over 30 different countries and follows the National Curriculum Programme of Study for England and Wales. It is the oldest International School in Sabah with a well-deserved reputation for delivering a high quality education programme for much of the last 40 years.
The Board of Management is seeking a Principal with the drive and energy combined with the vision and dedication needed to assume overall responsibility for the whole school. The successful candidate will be an experienced and enthusiastic leader who understands the important role that internationalism, global citizenship and diversity play at Kinabalu International School. They must be able to maintain and develop the teaching and learning standards across all age ranges and also enjoy the challenges that a rapidly growing school will offer.
In accordance with the expectations of highly qualified candidates a competitive salary with medical insurance, school fee remission and annual flights to country of origin will also form part of the package
For further details and an application pack please contact Reena Patel at Gabbitas Education, reena.patel@gabbitas.co.uk, tel: +44 (0)20 7734 0161.
Last date for applications Monday 25 May 2015
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).
Kinabalu International School
Sabah, Malaysia
Founded 1970
About Kinabalu International School
- Kinabalu International School
- Off Jalan Khidmat Bukit Padang, P.O Box 12080, Kota Kinabalu
- Sabah
- 88822
- Malaysia
Mission Statement
“At Kinabalu International School we are dedicated to providing an excellent education in a caring, respectful environment, challenging students to achieve their full potential as successful global citizens”.
Kinabalu International School is a not-for-profit, parent owned school and is located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo) and has gained an excellent reputation for delivering a high quality education for nearly 50 years.
Kinabalu International School aims to provide an excellent British-style education in an international context, where the individual needs of children are met in a secure, stable and enjoyable environment. In doing so the school endeavours to:
- Challenge students to reach the highest possible academic standards
- Encourage all students to develop individual talents and abilities and to aspire to excellence, whether it be in the academic arena, creative or performing arts, or in sport
- Foster the development of social skills, appropriate behaviour, environmental awareness and positive learning habits for students to achieve their full potential as responsible world citizens.
Kota Kinabalu is the capital of the state of Sabah, Malaysia. It is also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. Kota Kinabalu is a major tourist destination and a popular gateway for travellers visiting Sabah and Borneo. There are many other tourist attractions in and around the city. Kota Kinabalu is also one of the major industrial and commercial centres of Sabah and is one of the fastest growing cities in Malaysia.
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