Head of Design Technology

Tenby Schools; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An international educational institution in Malaysia is seeking a Head of Design Technology. The role involves leading the team to enhance student learning experiences, ensuring safety, and committing to professional development. Candidates should possess relevant education qualifications and a strong background in Design Technology, with expertise in tools like Adobe Creative Cloud. This position offers a two-year contract, extensive benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on work-life balance.

Benefits

Employee Provident Fund contributions

Medical coverage

School fee reduction for children

Annually paid flights

Work-life balance initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum degree specialization in Design Technology or Food Technology.
• Experience in middle or senior leadership roles within a school context.
• Strong knowledge of graphic design principles.

Responsibilities

• Put children at the heart of everything you do and care about their wellbeing.
• Lead the Design Technology team and support student improvement.
• Commit to safeguarding and pastoral responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud

Teaching at Key Stage 3

Knowledge of Design Technology

Education

Degree in Design Technology or related field

Teaching qualification (PGCE, Diploma in Education)

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

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A Great Leadership Opportunity Awaits you in Malaysia

Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park is the flagship campus within the region, serving students aged 3–18 years. Situated on a beautiful, green 20-acre site with outstanding facilities, our school offers a welcoming, inclusive, and stimulating environment in which to work and grow. We are a caring community dedicated to nurturing the world’s most curious and confident minds.

We are looking for a Head of Design Technology who will join the Secondary International Section to help us guide the school and work with our colleagues to take us to the next level. If you want to be part of our team you will need to be passionate about learning and knowledgeable about the factors that affect learning.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

We care about our whole community, young people and adults. Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our community and to this end we have rigorous safeguarding policies and procedures that we all must follow. Everyone is responsible for safeguarding our children and we have a culture of safeguarding training in all our schools.

We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

ISP Commitment to Saf 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 post holders 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’ 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.

The Role

We are looking for someone who:

• Puts children at the heart of everything they do and cares about their wellbeing.
• Enjoys being a team player willing to work with, learn from and help develop others.
• Is an inspiring Head of Design Technology with a proven track record in making students better.
• Has a genuine interest in leadership, getting better at leading and supporting others to improve.
• Is an outstanding teaching practitioner with minimum degree specialization in Design Technology or Food Technology, or a related field and possess a teaching qualification (PGCE, Diploma in Education, or equivalent).
• Has successful experience in middle or senior leadership roles within a school context with deep understanding of Design Technology at IGCSE and/or A-Level.
• Has proficiency in teaching all areas of Design Technology at Key Stage 3 (KS3), including Design & Technology (D&T), Food Technology, and Textiles.
• Has strong knowledge of graphic design principles and expertise in using Adobe Creative Cloud software, including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Is up-to-date knowledge of the UK curriculum and experience teaching GCSE AQA Design and Technology or GCSE AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition.
• Is someone who recognises and rewards excellent learning.
• Is a strong communicator, who is personable, caring and passionate with high expectations of themselves and others. You want to get better!
• Is committed to their own continued professional development and excited about professional learning conversations with like minded colleagues.
• Is committed to safeguarding and sees the pastoral responsibilities of a teacher as central to everyone’s role.

In return we offer:

• A culture of trust, where all contributions are recognised and respected.
• Passionate, positive, highly skilled, and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of every decision.
• Allocated support through our Leadership Teams to support you in developing an exceptional learning school.
• An embedded whole trust commitment to professional development and a commitment to serving others.
• A peer network of like-minded leaders.
• A real commitment to work-life balance – we remember we are human beings first and educators second!
• Great employee benefits.

The Package

This is a two-year contract with an option to renew at the end. Benefits include:

• Generous contributions to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
• Medical coverage
• School fee reduction for children of employees
• Medical insurance
• Flight at the beginning and end of the contract and annually on the subsequent contracts

So if this excites you, please apply. We’d love to talk to you.

Interviews

Initial interviews will be completed through Microsoft Teams. Final interviews may be carried out face-to-face whenever possible.

HOW TO APPLY

The closing date is 28th February 2026 but interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as interviews may be arranged before the deadline.

Candidates are invited to apply via ISP Careers site and attach a comprehensive CV with a recent passport-size photograph and contact details of three referees from the latest employers (one of whom must be your current Head of School).

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