Secondary Head of Business Studies & Economics

The Alice Smith School (Secondary); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A private international school in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Head of Business Studies and Economics. This role involves creating personalized learning experiences and leading a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have diverse international curriculum experience and a passion for teaching Business Studies and Economics. The school emphasizes a nurturing community for students, making it essential for candidates to foster engagement and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Business Studies and Economics through engaging learning experiences.
• Personalized guidance for each student based on feedback and needs.

Responsibilities

• Create subject and multidisciplinary learning opportunities.
• Cultivate a compassionate learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deepen student learning.
• Ensure adherence to school policies.

Skills

Diverse experience of different international curricula

Experience in effective group work

Organizational and research skills

Creating relevant and authentic learning experiences

Ability to lead a supportive team

Education

Business Studies and Economics knowledge

Job description

Secondary Head of Business Studies & Economics

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Job Title: Head of Business Studies and Economics

Department: Business Studies and Economics

Our Purpose at The Alice Smith School

According to the words of our school song: ‘Soon there were two, who were joined by a few’. Alice Smith started a movement with just two people. That single brave act sparked a positive chain reaction. She inspired other families to join her on her journey, creating a nurturing environment for generations of learners and a home away from home for thousands of families.

In that same vein, we keep the Alice Smith spirit alive by building a nurturing community that encourages our students to explore the world with courage, curiosity and compassion.

To build a better world together.

Our purpose is embedded through our three strategic pillars:

Our People

We are a diverse collective of experts and curious minds, working together to push the boundaries of education to lead learning for an ever-changing world.

Our Students

We encourage students to explore different paths with courage and curiosity, in an environment that empowers them to make an impact as their best self.

Our World

We are a supportive, connected community that innovates, explores and learns together.

The Opportunity (Overview of the role)

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• As Head of Business Studies and Economics, you will:
• Create both subject and multidisciplinary learning opportunities using your insights into pedagogical approaches for students within the Business Studies and Economics.
• Create curriculum in a myriad of ways through personalisation, inquiry, problem- based, challenges-based, project-based exploration, hands-on application, problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Cultivate a compassionate learning environment where students are equal and engaged in authentic learning experiences.
• Lead a team working productively in interdisciplinary synthesis, in order to develop deeper understanding of concepts
• Build a learning atmosphere that leads students to feel part of a rigorous but joyful learning community
• Collaborate intensively with colleagues to continually deepen student learning
• Inspire trust and confidence among parents and families
• Adhere to the school's policies and procedures.

Alice Smith Educators are:

• Learner-centred
• Interculturally literate
• Open-minded
• Promoters of personalised pathways
• Sparkers of courage and curiosity

Responsibilities/duties:

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

You bring all or most of the following:

• A diverse experience of different international curricula
• Experience of facilitation and Business Studies and Economics Department of effective group work in dynamic settings
• Experience with the development of student project based learning, organisational, and research skills necessary to conduct inquiry, problem, project or even phenomena based interdisciplinary learning
• Personalise guidance for each student based on feedback and needs
• Create relevant and authentic learning experiences
• Lead a team who can support students to evidence their learning

As a Business Studies and Economics specialist you will have:

• Deep knowledge of, and an infectious passion for, a range of Business Studies and Economics content
• Experience teaching Business Studies and Economics through engaging learning experiences
• Remarkable entrepreneurial drive, creativity and ability to bring new ideas to fruition

All staff are responsible for ensuring that safeguarding is central to everything we do, adopting a whole-school approach. Please refer to the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy for more information.

Safe Recruitment Practices:

As a school with a diverse collective of experts, we uphold recruitment protocols that adhere to the highest possible international standards. We conduct thorough pre-employment checks on candidate references and verify qualifications. If you require further information regarding the School's 'Pre-Appointment Checks,' please liaise with our People and Culture representative, as the process may vary for individuals of different nationalities.

We prioritise the careful scrutiny of checks as they are essential in ensuring a safe and secure environment for our students. By maintaining stringent recruitment practices, we aim to provide a nurturing and protected learning environment for all our students.

The duties and responsibilities of this post may vary from time to time according to the changing demands of the school. This job description may be reviewed at the reasonable discretion of the Head of School and school leadership in the light of those changing requirements and in consultation with the post holder.