Primary Assistant Principal (Academic)

Crescendo International School Sdn Bhd - Johor; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Malaysia is seeking a Primary Assistant Principal (Academic) for the 2026-27 academic year. The role involves leading academic teams, enhancing curriculum quality, and working closely with various departments to ensure student success. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Education and proven experience in educational leadership. Interested applicants should submit their CV and application to the School Principal by December 31, 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an academic leadership role.
• Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment, and pedagogical practices.
• Experience in professional development and staff management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Academic Leadership Team.
• Support curriculum development and improve teaching practices.
• Oversee academic interventions and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Staff management

Data analysis

Coaching

Education

Master's degree in Education or relevant field

Job description

Primary Assistant Principal (Academic) 2026-27

Job Overview

The Primary Assistant Principal (Academic) is a key member of the Primary Senior Leadership Team. The role focuses on improving the quality of the curriculum, pedagogy and assessment; ensuring high‑quality academic quality assurance systems and strengthening staff performance and student outcomes across the Primary School. The post-holder will work closely with the Head of Primary, the Academic Leadership Team, Heads of Department and Pastoral leaders to create the best possible environment for learning.

General Expectations

• Model and promote the mission, vision, guiding principles and masteries
• Articulate the school’s vision and direction to the school community
• Provide support and example to ensure all students in the school reflect the CHIS ethos in word and action
• Be an active and a visible presence in the school community
• Contribute to continued school improvement consistent with our Strategic Aims
• Oversee the learning and wellbeing of all students and promote their love of learning
• Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and others
• Lead and facilitate sharing best practice
• Lead with humility, develop teams and provide support and mentoring to others

Specific Areas of Responsibility

Academic Line Management & Leadership Structures

• Chair and lead the Academic Leadership Team (Subject Coordinators).
• Line manage multiple academic departments and their Subject Coordinators.
• Support with quality assurance across departments including lesson observations, work scrutiny and learning walks.
• Ensure consistency, rigour and alignment across curriculum, pedagogy, assessment practice and reporting.

Curriculum, Pedagogy & Assessment

• Support the Head of School in shaping a coherent, ambitious and well‑sequenced Primary curriculum.
• Support the development of evidence‑informed pedagogy and instructional practice across the school.
• Ensure assessment systems (including baseline, formative and summative assessments) are robust, reliable and used to inform teaching.
• Oversee academic reporting cycles and ensure reporting is accurate, timely and purposeful for students and parents.
• Use internal and external data to identify trends, target groups and priority areas for improvement.
• Lead academic intervention strategies, ensuring alignment between Curriculum and Pastoral teams.
• Work closely with the Assistant Principal (Pastoral) so that academic support, mentoring and intervention are well‑coordinated through Heads of Year and Class Teachers.

Teacher Professional Growth

• Strengthen the culture of professional learning across the Primary School.
• Support the design and delivery of whole‑school professional development, including coaching, Professional Learning and curriculum‑specific training.
• Support Curriculum Leaders in developing staff capacity, monitoring performance and addressing underperformance where necessary.
• Oversee departmental development planning linked to school priorities.

Senior Leadership Team Responsibilities

• Support strategic leadership for whole‑school safeguarding, health and safety, learning improvement, instructional coaching and professional learning.
• Positively contribute to leadership team meetings and strategic planning.
• Support school functions and events, and contribute to marketing and community engagement.
• Participate in staff recruitment and induction.
• Collaboratively lead and manage the Staff Review and Development process for academic staff.
• Deputise for senior colleagues when required.
• Support colleagues in maintaining the ethos of the School and the highest standards of behaviour.
• Contribute to parent and community events.

Other Expectations

• Support the admissions team in academic placement, student profiling and transition.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Head of School or Principal.

This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the post. It may be amended following discussion with the Principal in order to reflect the strengths of the post-holder and evolving priorities of the school.

The job will be available in August 2026. Interested candidates are invited to submit their application to the School Principal at [emailprotected]. The closing date is 31st December 2025.

Application Process

Applications should include:

• Updated resume/CV
• The reason for applying to Crescendo HELP International School
• Why you believe you are a good fit for our school community
• Your relevant qualifications and experience