Programme Director

King Henry VIII College Malaysia; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Cyberjaya seeks a Programme Director to lead co-curricular and enrichment initiatives. This role involves designing, coordinating, and delivering programs that foster personal growth and leadership in students. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Education or a related field and demonstrated leadership skills in educational administration. They will also work closely with academic leaders to ensure a balanced educational approach. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in educational administration, preferably managerial or director level.
• Familiarity with academic standards and educational best practices.
• Experience in curriculum planning and instructional oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a whole-school enrichment strategy.
• Oversee the CCA programme, ensuring alignment with the academic timetable.
• Monitor participation rates and outcomes; implement feedback loops.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Team management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

The Programme Director (PD) is responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of the school’s co-curricular and enrichment provision. This ensures that students benefit from a balanced and holistic education that extends beyond the classroom, fostering personal growth, leadership, creativity, and global citizenship. The PD will also be responsible for the intervention programme for students with reduced timetables or EAL needs.

The position complements the work of academic and pastoral leaders but does not assume responsibility for academic performance or university placement. This role will report directly to the Head of Senior School and work closely with the Deputy Head Pastoral and Deputy Head Academic.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a whole-school enrichment strategy.
• Oversee the CCA programme (sports, performing arts, service learning, clubs, innovation projects).
• Develop an annual enrichment calendar, ensuring alignment with the academic timetable.
• Support progression from Year 7–13 through co-curricular experiences.
• Build programmes with external providers and companies to enhance opportunities for students
• Introduce and manage high-impact enrichment initiatives (debating, Model UN, service learning projects, arts showcases).
• Coordinate resources, scheduling, and logistics for high impact enrichment initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff and external partners to deliver high-quality provision.
• Lead the organisation of an annual Enrichment & CCA Showcase.

Student Engagement & Outcomes

• Set goals for participation and quality of experience in CCA and enrichment programmes.
• Monitor participation rates and outcomes; implement feedback loops.
• Collect evidence of student achievement (e.g. certificates, competition results).
• Developing student profiles of extra-curricular activities to support character development and university applications.
• Work closely with Deputy Heads Pastoral.
• Collaborate with Heads of Faculty to complement curriculum opportunities.
• Communicate with parents and students regarding enrichment opportunities.

Reporting & Accountability

• Provide termly reports to SLT and the Board.
• Track KPIs such as participation rates and student achievement.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and school policies.

Enrichment & Programme Planning

• The intervention programme for students with a reduced academic timetable
• The exam intervention programme for those students who are supported by EAL when not in mainstream lessons.
• Launch 3–5 new structured enrichment programmes.
• Achieve ≥60% student participation across secondary CCAs.
• Host the first Annual Enrichment & CCA Showcase.
• Implement an enrichment tracking and reporting system.
• Submit three termly reports to SLT and Board with evidence of outcomes.
• Collate and use parent feedback to enhance programmes.
• Collate and use student feedback to enhance programmes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team management skills
• Experience in curriculum planning, instructional oversight, and program evaluation
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with educators, students, and parents
• Familiarity with academic standards, regulations, and educational best practices
• Ability to adapt to cultural diversity and foster an inclusive school environment
• Proven experience in educational administration, preferably at a managerial or director level
• Previous experience in international education or a multicultural environment considered an advantage