Head of Primary

Nexus International School Malaysia; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Putrajaya is seeking a Head of Primary who will provide strategic leadership and operational management of the primary school. The ideal candidate will have a degree plus teaching qualification, experience in diverse educational settings, and a track record of successfully leading primary education initiatives. Responsibilities include overseeing curriculum development, managing staff recruitment, and ensuring a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching with diverse learners, especially EAL.
• Experience in an international school environment.
• Experience in Primary Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of the primary school.
• Management of staff recruitment and development.
• Ensure effective curriculum planning and implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Motivation

Education

Degree plus teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent)

Higher degree (MA / MEd)

Job description

Overview / Job Purpose

The Head of Primary reports to the Principal and is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of the primary school and is accountable for delivering the highest standard of education and pastoral care. The Head of Primary is a member of the whole school leadership team and will be expected to work closely with the Head of Secondary and other staff to contribute to the ongoing strategic development of Nexus.

Job Responsibilities

• Establishing goals and expectations: setting, communicating and monitoring learning goals, standards and expectations, with involvement of staff and others to create clarity and consensus.
• Strategic resourcing: aligning resource selection and allocation to priority goals, including involvement in staff appointments.
• Planning, coordinating and evaluating teaching and the curriculum: direct involvement in supporting and evaluating teaching through regular classroom visits and provision of formative and summative feedback; direct oversight of curriculum across subjects and year levels and alignment to school goals.
• Promoting and participating in teacher learning and development: leadership that promotes and directly participates in professional learning.
• Ensuring an orderly and supportive environment: protecting time for teaching and learning by reducing external pressures and interruptions and establishing an orderly environment inside and outside classrooms.

Establishing goals and expectations

• Contribute to the development of whole school strategic planning.
• Lead the Primary Leadership Team in devising and implementing improvement plans that provide academic success and embedding The Nexus Way.
• Ensure pastoral structures are effective in supporting learners’ emotional wellbeing.
• Develop and promote a learning environment that secures effective learning across the breadth of the curriculum.
• Provide overall leadership for all staff to build capacity and promote a collaborative culture of learning.
• Have overall responsibility for the achievement and wellbeing of learners in the primary school.

Strategic resourcing

• Contribute to whole school decisions about resource allocation.
• Effectively manage delegated budgets and assets.
• Lead staff recruitment in the primary school.

Planning, coordinating and evaluating teaching and the curriculum

• Lead the development of a rich and innovative primary curriculum which meets the needs of all learners.
• Contribute to whole school curriculum development, working with the Head of Secondary.
• Support and evaluate the quality of teaching.
• Develop and oversee mechanisms for monitoring and tracking learner progress.
• Develop and oversee assessment and reporting in the primary school.
• Be responsible for effective staff performance.

Promoting and participating in teacher learning and development

• Contribute to the whole school plan for teacher learning and development.
• Ensure professional learning activities in the primary school are valuable and align with school goals.
• Promote a collaborative learning culture in the school.
• Model professional learning and support others in their professional learning goals.
• Oversee the Teacher Professional Assurance process in the primary school.

Ensuring an orderly and supportive environment

• Provide a safe physical and emotional environment in the school.
• Assist in developing an environment which is culturally safe for all learners.
• Support a collegial and supportive culture that encourages risk taking and openness.
• Develop and implement procedures to support good classroom behaviour.
• Ensure constructive and respectful learner, parent, staff and community relationships.
• Assist in developing and implementing effective systems for managing routines and processes.
• Ensure all staff are familiar with school-wide systems and processes as applicable.
• Be a member of the school safeguarding team.

Other Projects, Duties And Responsibilities

• Be responsible for school admissions.
• Teach a small number of classes as negotiated with the Principal.
• Attend Open Days and other marketing events as required.

Key Relationships

The Head of Primary reports to the Principal. In addition, the Head of Primary will develop and maintain effective working relationships with: The Head of Secondary, The Head of Operations, The Primary Leadership Team and teachers, Administrative staff, Parents & Learners.

Personal Specification

Qualifications And Training
A degree plus teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent). Evidence of continued relevant professional development. Higher degree (MA / MEd) or recognised professional qualification (NPQH / ILMP).

Experience
Experience in teaching with learners with diverse needs, especially EAL. Experience in an international school environment. Experience in Primary Leadership.

Knowledge And Understanding
Demonstrable knowledge of best practice in primary education. Understanding of inclusion and safeguarding.

Person Qualities
The Head Of Primary At NISM needs to be: Learning focused, Inclusive, Innovative, Motivated, Flexible and open to new ideas, Resilient, Internationally minded, Collaborative.

Core Competencies

We Are Looking For Someone Who Can

• Establish and maintain good relationships with colleagues, learners and parents
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Deal effectively and non-confrontationally with learners, staff and parents
• Positively influence others
• Listen actively
• Motivate and engage with colleagues
• Maintain an appropriate positive outlook in times of stress
• Encourage high standards and expectations
• Manage change and lead innovation