Assistant Principal

TLS International; Selangor; On-site; MYR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TLS International School in Kota Damansara seeks an Assistant Principal to partner with the Principal in overseeing daily operations and to drive excellence across teaching and learning under the UK IGCSE framework.

Based on-site, you will lead curriculum planning, staff development, and policy implementation while fostering an inclusive, student-centered culture and engaging families for continuous school improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in school leadership or middle management with teaching responsibility
• Strong instructional leadership and curriculum planning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and administrative skills including timetabling
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered environment
• Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership are an advantage
• Proven classroom teaching experience in international/IGCSE schools
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional ethics

Responsibilities

• Monitor student progress and address behavioral and pastoral matters
• Engage with families and contribute to school policies
• Organize school events and support admissions and orientation activities
• Collaborate with leadership to maintain high standards of teaching and learning
• Support the Principal in overseeing daily school operations
• Ensure effective implementation of the UK IGCSE Curriculum

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum planning

Assessment strategies

UK IGCSE framework

Communication

Timetabling

Documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Inclusive education

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership

Experience in international/IGCSE schools

Job description

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The Assistant Principal is a on-site role based at TLS International School in Kota Damansara. This role supports the Principal in overseeing daily school operations, including academic planning, classroom supervision, and staff coordination. The Assistant Principal helps ensure effective implementation of the UK IGCSE Curriculum, supports teacher development, and promotes a positive, inclusive school culture.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor student progress and address behavioral and pastoral matters
• Engage with families and contribute to school policies and improvement initiatives
• Organize school events and support admissions and orientation activities
• Collaborate with leadership to maintain high standards of teaching and learning
• Support the Principal in overseeing daily school operations
• Ensure effective implementation of the UK IGCSE Curriculum

Requirements

• Experience in school leadership or middle management (e.g., Head of Department, Academic Coordinator) with responsibility for teaching and learning
• Strong instructional leadership skills, including curriculum planning, assessment strategies, and familiarity with the UK IGCSE framework
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills to work effectively with students, families, and staff
• Organizational and administrative skills, including timetabling, documentation, reporting, and process management
• Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive, student-centered environment that supports diverse learning needs
• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field; postgraduate qualifications in Education or Educational Leadership are an advantage
• Proven classroom teaching experience, preferably within international or IGCSE schools
• Commitment to professional ethics, safeguarding and child protection, and continuous professional development
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive

About us

TLS International School is an inclusive learning community that emphasizes curiosity, open discussion, and academic excellence. The school delivers education through the UK IGCSE Curriculum, providing students with a globally recognized and rigorous academic framework. TLS International School focuses on nurturing critical thinking and a love of learning in a supportive environment. Educators joining the school can expect a collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives and continuous improvement. The school is committed to helping each learner reach their full potential through high-quality teaching and holistic development.