Assistant Head of Primary

Tenby Aman Sdn Bhd; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Head of Primary to lead and develop effective assessment systems and support teaching strategies. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Education and a minimum of 6 years of teaching experience with proven leadership abilities. The successful candidate will enhance professional development among staff and ensure high-quality education standards. Competitive remuneration and various employee benefits, including medical coverage, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

School fee discount for children of employees

Medical outpatient and insurance benefits

Flight and shipping allowances

Pension fund contributions to EPF

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of teaching experience in a primary school setting.
• Proven leadership or middle-management responsibilities.
• Experience in curriculum leadership (e.g. British, IPC, IB PYP).

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision for learning and teaching.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of learning and teaching.
• Provide professional development opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Mentoring

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Job description

Assistant Head of Primary

Role Profile

Purpose of Role

To lead, develop, and embed an effective assessment, tracking, intervention, and feedback system across the school, ensuring outstanding progress and outcomes for all students.

About Tenby Tropicana Aman

Tenby Tropicana Aman follows the international school curriculum comprising IGCSE and A-Levels, starting at the kindergarten level, and also offers the Malaysian National Curriculum. With over 500 students, we 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.

Tenby Tropicana Aman is part of ISP Malaysia, one of the leading education groups in Malaysia that operates Tenby Schools, Asia Pacific Schools and Straits International Schools. The nine school campuses are strategically located in the developed areas of Klang Valley in Selangor, Perak, Penang and Johor. ISP Malaysia is part of ISP, a global community of over 100 international schools across more than 20 countries.

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.
• School free discount for children of employees.
• Medical outpatient and insurance benefits.
• Flight and shipping allowances, as well as an option for pension fund contributions to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF).

ISP Principles

• Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Well‑being and safety are both essential for learners and learning. We consistently identify potential safeguarding and health & safety issues and act and follow 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.
• Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
• Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

For more information visit http://www.internationalschoolspartnership.com

Assistant Head of Primary – Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision for learning and teaching across the primary school, ensuring consistently high‑impact learning experiences.
• Implement and oversee a structured and supportive Learning Visits programme, fostering an open, collaborative professional learning culture.
• Provide professional development opportunities aligned to insights gained from Learning Visits and wider school evaluation processes.
• Develop middle and senior leaders in their capacity to lead learning, visit lessons effectively, and deliver high‑quality feedback.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of learning and teaching regularly, providing clear feedback and actionable support.
• Identify and address professional learning needs, ensuring staff continuously develop their KSU in effective pedagogy.
• Work closely with Heads of Department and other leaders to ensure teaching approaches are evidence‑based and impactful.
• Maintain clear communication with staff, fostering transparency, trust, and collective responsibility for student outcomes.

Line management

The Assistant Head of Primary will report to the Head of Primary.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education or any other relevant fields.
• Experience and Skills:
• Minimum 6 years of teaching experience in a primary school setting, with proven leadership or middle‑management responsibilities.
• Experience supporting the Head of Primary in day‑to‑day school operations and strategic planning.
• Strong background in curriculum leadership (e.g. British, IPC, IB PYP, or international curriculum).
• Experience in staff mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
• Involvement in safeguarding, child protection, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Experience working with parents, school leadership teams, and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience in assessment, data analysis, and school improvement planning.
• Exposure to international school environments is an added advantage.

ISP Core Competencies

You consistently demonstrate and role‑model the ISP Core Competencies in all that you do.

Cognitive

• Curious and agile
• Learns by questioning, exploring and investigating.
• Self‑motivated; develops goals, monitors progress and adapts plans as necessary.
• Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity; stays engaged and curious and effectively balances patience and action.
• Open‑minded; willing to try and test ideas.
• Challenges traditional methods and ways of thinking and encourages new perspectives.
• Creative problem‑solver
• Tackles challenges in an organised and systematic way and finds solutions.
• Resourceful and imaginative; sees problems as opportunities to explore alternatives and possibilities.
• Uses logic to break complex problems down into manageable components.
• Interprets and evaluates data and evidence to classify information and recognise patterns and relationships.
• Leverages data and information as critical components in decision‑making.

Interpersonal

• Empathetic and emotionally intelligent
• Excels at teamwork and building positive relationships.
• Motivates and encourages others by sharing positive feedback and recognising and celebrating their contributions.
• Understands and respects others’ views, beliefs and feelings, building trust and rapport.
• Self‑reflects to understand how their actions and behaviour affect others.
• Manages and self‑regulates their emotions.
• Collaborative and communicative
• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally.
• Actively listens and encourages contributions; values others’ inputs and ideas.
• Adapts their style, tone and approach according to others’ needs.
• Shares relevant knowledge, ideas and information with others.
• Handles conflict and disagreements constructively, facilitating dialogue, understanding and resolution.

Self‑Leadership

• Amazing Learner
• Manages their own personal development, focusing on continuous learning and getting better.
• Humble, self‑aware and open about their own areas for growth.
• Seeks out, welcomes and acts on feedback.
• Understands the internal and external factors affecting their learning and takes ownership for mitigating these.
• An agile learner who makes connections between experiences and is able to unlearn when new solutions are required.
• Resilient
• Practices self‑care and encourages others to do the same.
• Organises themselves and their time and resources well to effectively manage challenges and stressors.
• Understands their own emotions and triggers and follows healthy habits to help manage stress.
• Uses inner strength when times are challenging or when working outside of their comfort zone.
• Recovers positively from setbacks, using them as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Digital

• Technologically literate
• Uses technology in an ethical way, following cybersecurity and data protection best practice.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully across digital and virtual channels.
• Possesses strong functional skills, using technology effectively to support them in their role.
• Understands different digital tools and systems, selecting and using the appropriate solution for specific purposes.
• Keeps up with change, adapting to and embracing new technologies.

Global

• Values driven
• Role models the ISP Principles.
• Understands their responsibilities and the impact and influence they have.
• Demonstrates a multi‑cultural mindset and respects the different values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures.
• Prioritises well‑being, inclusion and belonging and is caring, considerate and supportive of others.
• Considers the environmental and social impact of their actions and finds ways to minimise these.

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 postholders 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 of 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.