Head of Primary, SSU SJ

UCSI International School Sdn. Bhd.; Subang Jaya; Sur place; MYR 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UCSI International School Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Head of Primary to lead the primary division in achieving the school’s educational goals and MOE targets.

The role requires strategic planning, strong leadership, and effective communication with staff, students, and the wider school community. The Head of Primary will oversee curriculum and assessment, coordinate educational programs, and guide teacher development while upholding the school’s vision and mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in school leadership roles and managing school-wide programs.
• Ability to lead curriculum and assessment strategy across primary level.
• Strong communication and collaboration with staff, parents and external bodies.

Responsabilités

• Lead continuous improvement to maximise student and school achievement.
• Coordinate curriculum and non-curriculum programs across the primary division.
• Communicate information to all members of the school community.
• Lead teacher training and professional development for pedagogical transformation.
• Develop and monitor budgets and resource allocation for the primary section.
• Ensure health, safety and welfare of students and staff.

Connaissances

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Communication

Team management

Strategic planning

Description du poste

The Head of Primary is part of the school leadership team and is responsible to the Senior Principal for achieving the educational goals of the school and Ministry of Education. The said Head of Primary is responsible to promote the school and to achieve its vision and mission.

The Head of Primary has the responsibility of communicating information to all members of the school community, administering all internal and external assessment and acting as the primary point of contact between the school and external programme bodies.

The below describes the role in detail.

Head of Primary Responsibilities

• To be accountable for the continuous improvement of the school in maximizing student and school achievement
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of the school
• Teach some periods according to the Principal’s instructions
• Be responsible for curriculum and non-curriculum, administration, community relations and safety
• Assist the Principal in all aspects of school planning and management
• Be guided and be clear about the Philosophy of Education & Syllabus set by the Ministry of Education Malaysia.
• Support and work towards the Vision and Mission of the School.
• Coordinate all curriculum and non-curriculum programmes organized by school district education department, state education department and Ministry of Education
• Advise, guide and coordinate in the selection of text books, workbooks and other reading materials in the Resource Centre
• Prepare and set the Teachers’ Timetable and arrange Teachers’ Relief Timetable whenever necessary
• Ability to create a professional learning community
• Leading teacher-training for pedagogical transformation
• Ensure effective collaboration and communication among the school community
• The impact of leadership on student achievement
• To be responsible for the development and enhancement of administration and educational leadership of the respective section of school
• To be accountable for the continuous improvement of the respective section of school in maximising student achievement
• To provide leadership and management necessary to ensure the success of the school in fulfilling its mission and working towards its vision
• To model the values of the school at all times and in all aspects of his or her job
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children

Administration

• Responsible for the day-to-day management in the school
• Coordinate teachers’ duties and school admin
• Responsible for all matters relating to examination, assessment, courses and teachers’ development programs
• Responsible for the deployment of teachers and the assignment of their responsibilities, in consultation with the Principal
• Responsible for disciplinary matters through the Principal, involving students, which originate in or out of school. In the absence of a Principal, to assume direct responsibility.
• Responsible for daily matters such as students’ attendance, staff attendance, registers and covers
• Maintain and develop link between school and parents
• To lead regular meetings with respective section of school
• Responsible for collection and safe keeping of all data and information relating to curriculum and non-curriculum
• Assist in all aspects of school planning and coordinate with other senior assistants in preparation of the Teachers’ Handbook before the new semester begins

Curriculum and Non‑Curriculum

• Monitor daily lesson plans, set school calendar and supervise Year Plan for all subjects and so on
• Make sure the subject committees run smoothly, is on track
• Assist in determining heads of subjects and other teachers’ duties
• Assist and guide academic heads/leaders, teachers, new teachers, interns/trainees in their daily tasks
• Assist the provision of educational technology equipment, resource centers, laboratories and workshops
• Review all types of reports related to the curriculum and non-curriculum as well as recommend follow‑up actions
• Determine the use and maintenance of educational resources
• Coordinate the process of setting up all co‑curricular activities.
• Develop, coordinate and monitor the calendar of co‑curriculum activities.
• Provides and monitor budget for co‑curriculum and curriculum management.
• Determine safety measures in all co‑curriculum activities.
• Obtain parents’ consent for special co‑curriculum activities in school & outside school.
• Coordinate assemblies, celebrations and ceremonies in conjunction with CCA events and recognition of students’ achievements.
• Coordinate the distribution of pupils by activities in co‑curriculum activities to improve the level of participation and achievement.
• Manage tools and facilities for co‑curriculum activities.
• Ensure the co‑curriculum records and data are complete.
• Managing courses and exercises for teacher and students in co‑curriculum areas.
• Identify potential teachers and students in co‑curriculum activities and plan for training.
• Design co‑curriculum activities for post‑examination and during school holidays. (if/where necessary)

Other duties

• Perform, implement instructions and tasks entrusted by the Principal from time to time

Leadership and Management

• Develop, motivate and lead all staff to achieve the highest professional standards
• To promote and safeguard the well‑being of staff
• Build collaborative learning culture within the school and actively engage with other schools and agencies to build effective learning communities
• Develop links with the community
• Manage school finances effectively
• Contribute to the development of whole school strategic planning
• Lead the development of school goals and targets that support school goals
• Communicate goals and targets to all relevant staff and students
• Ensure jobs descriptions and performance management/appraisal for all staff are based on clear roles and responsibilities, reviewed at least annually and consistent with current conditions of employment
• Ensure that all policies are kept up to date, working closely with teaching staff and the Governing Body and Principal
• Maintaining sound procedure for security, supervision and maintenance of the school environment ensuring that all health and safety regulations are met
• Manage your own personal professional development while ensuring the well‑being of and a good work/life balance for all teachers
• Ensure all responsibilities delegated by the Principal/School Leadership are carried out
• Develop, and where appropriate manage, high quality extended services
• Undertake other such duties as may be reasonably expected
• Devise curriculum and non‑curriculum policy documents, an overall curriculum and non‑curriculum plan and schemes of work for the implementation of curriculum and non‑curriculum to meet the individual and collective learning needs of students in association with the Principal and Head of Subjects
• Lead in the design and implementation of curriculum and non‑curriculum, which inspires and engages all students
• Ensure a consistent and continuous school‑wide focus on student assessment and achievement, using appropriate data and benchmark to set, monitor, track and evaluate individual student progress
• Use the assessment results to inform overall curriculum and non‑curriculum planning, termly and weekly plans as well as day‑to‑day teaching so that classroom practice in the school meets the known needs of the students
• Maintain accurate and proper student records
• To monitor staff performance and curriculum and non‑curriculum delivery, undertaking disciplinary measures where appropriate; in association with the Principal/School Leadership
• Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice and promote improvement strategies; aim for outstanding standards of learning and teaching at all times
• Meet at least three times a year with each school staff member within the respective section to monitor their performance and development plan
• Prepare and monitor with the Principal, a Personal Performance and Development Plan
• Plan for staff Professional Development
• Challenge and remedy under‑performance for students and teachers
• Ensure exemplary standards of behavior and attendance

Communication

• Build effective relationship with all stakeholders through excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and taking and providing appropriate advice
• Ensure that all lines of communication within the school are respected and they are well known by all parents and staff
• Coordinate with all sections of school for smooth transition and continuity of learning
• Represent the school at educational conferences and making certain that other with curriculum and non‑curriculum development responsibilities also have this opportunity
• Produce written reports, as required, to the Principal, to the Board and any individual or organization nominated by the School Leadership concerning activities and curriculum and non‑curriculum and student learning

Marketing

• Devise and implement a marketing plan for the school and contribute to the school’s overall marketing plan
• Take every opportunity to promote the school’s values and purpose
• Ensure that others associated with the school also promote the school’s values and purpose

Health, Safety and Student Welfare

• Participate in devising and implementing a health and safety policy in accordance with the national laws and the school’s policies and good practice
• Participate in establishing and maintaining an environment in which all users – student, staff and others – are safe
• Promote, through professional development and other activities, staff awareness of health and safety issues
• Promote, through the curriculum and non‑curriculum, teaching and other means, student awareness of issues affecting their own health and safety and those of others
• Participate in establishing and maintaining structures, procedures and a general environment in which students are supported academically, socially, emotionally and physically and in which they can develop in all these areas