Primary Assistant Principal (Academic)

Crescendo-HELP International School; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 164,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Malaysia is seeking a Primary Assistant Principal (Academic) to enhance curriculum quality and student performance. In this role, you will lead the Academic Leadership Team, oversee academic departments, and promote professional growth among staff. The ideal candidate should have a strong educational background, proven leadership experience, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative learning environment. Applications must be submitted via email by December 31, 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership position within an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of curriculum and assessment practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Academic Leadership Team and manage multiple departments.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the Primary curriculum.
• Facilitate professional growth of staff through development programs.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Pedagogical skills

Assessment strategies

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Education or relevant field

Job description

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.
• Promote a collaborative learning culture.
• 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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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

Together with all SLT members, the Assistant Principal (Academic) will:

• 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 to reflect the strengths of the post‑holder and evolving priorities of the school.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Download the Job Description for this role.
2. Submit a single PDF file with the following information:
   • A letter of application—no more than one page—addressed to the Principal, Mr. Myles Jackson. (Briefly outline why you wish to apply for this position and what specific skills, qualities and experience you can offer.)
   • A CV—no more than two pages. The names and full contact details of at least three (3) professional referees (one of which should be the leader of the applicant’s current organisation).
   • Please include all dates and account for each year since leaving school. Please also include qualification dates.
3. Send applications as an email attachment to [e-mail], the closing date is 31 December 2025.
4. Please visit our school’s Recruitment Hub for more information.