Senior Leadership Talent Pool

Sri KDU International School - Kota Damansara; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international school in Petaling Jaya is seeking visionary leaders for its Senior Leadership Talent Pool. Candidates should have a strong track record in strategic leadership, school improvement, and team development. The role involves driving excellence and shaping the school's strategic direction while fostering a nurturing environment for students and staff. This opportunity is essential for the school’s planned expansion, and applications from qualified candidates are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must possess a relevant education degree or a PGCE or equivalent.
• A successful track record in strategic leadership, school improvement, team development, and raising academic standards.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum for England, Cambridge International IGCSE Curriculum is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated capability to lead innovation, curriculum development, digital transformation, or whole‑school initiatives.
• Experience in change management, data‑driven decision‑making, and leading high‑performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive school-wide excellence and inspire both students and staff.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the school.
• Support a wide range of individual learning and pastoral needs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

School improvement

Team development

Change management

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Relevant education degree or PGCE

Job description

Senior Leadership Talent Pool

Sri KDU International School Kota Damansara is seeking expressions of interest from experienced, visionary, and highly accomplished senior leaders to join our Senior Leadership Talent Pool. We are looking to connect with leaders who aspire to drive school-wide excellence, shape strategic direction, and inspire both students and staff in an ambitious and fast-growing international school environment.

This Talent Pool supports our recruitment for August 2026 onwards and is part of our planned school expansion, aiming to attract outstanding individuals for potential senior leadership roles across our growing school.

Qualifications

We welcome applications from senior leaders who can demonstrate the following:

• Must possess a relevant education degree or a PGCE or equivalent.
• A successful track record in strategic leadership, school improvement, team development, and raising academic standards.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum for England, Cambridge International IGCSE Curriculum is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated capability to lead innovation, curriculum development, digital transformation, or whole‑school initiatives.
• Experience in change management, data‑driven decision‑making, and leading high‑performing teams.

Sri KDU Schools are a part of XCL Education, a Southeast Asia‑focused education group dedicated to equipping students with the tools, mindset, and exposure they need to confidently navigate the uncertain future, find their own place, and leave their own mark in the world. We are one of the largest and fastest‑growing K‑12 education platforms in the region, principally focusing on local students – the future of this young, fast‑growing, and vibrant region that is poised to unleash its great potential.

Sri KDU Schools understand that our teachers are the most important resource we have to afford our students a first‑rate academic and holistic international education.

We believe that education is about enrichment, not only of the individual but of the communities within which those individuals live and therefore of society in general. Sri KDU Schools aim to provide an education of the highest possible standard for each of its students in key areas of development. The most important of these are the academic, cultural, moral and co‑curricular.

We have high expectations of our students in terms of their effort, achievements and behaviour and we aim to provide them with a framework by which they can develop to the best of their abilities their knowledge, skills and personality. By so doing we seek to develop confident, well‑rounded individuals who can be successful in their own lives and of service to others. It is the quality of the people and the relationships between them that make our schools special. Our view of education is based on mutual respect, trust, pastoral care and a positive outlook.

About the Role

Know their students as people and how they learn

It is an expectation that Sri KDU Teachers have detailed knowledge of not only the developmental characteristics and learning needs of the students they teach, but also their personalities and who they are as people. This requires real empathy in school to meet the wide variety of individual learning and pastoral needs of international school students with their differing linguistic, cultural and educational circumstances.

Plan and deliver excellent learning and teaching

It is an expectation that Sri KDU Teachers not only have up‑to‑date knowledge of their respective curricula but they have high expectations for their students and, as a result, set challenging learning goals. We want our students to gain the best results they are capable of. Therefore, Sri KDU teachers use a variety of learning and teaching strategies, ideas, resources and digital technology to support their students in achieving these goals and results. They encourage their students to develop a love of learning, exploring ideas and discovering the world about them. They encourage active student participation in classes with an emphasis on understanding, creativity and critical thinking so that our students are able to work confidently with others.

Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning and progress

Sri KDU Teachers are skilled and effective users of assessment for supporting and developing learning. They are able to use a range of assessment strategies and data to inform students of their progress, which aids their planning and reporting of student progress and design appropriate intervention and support.

Demonstrate international‑mindedness and global citizenship

Sri KDU Teachers appreciate the different perspectives and beliefs of people from different countries, cultures, religions, and languages by showing politeness, respect, kindness, and concern. They promote these values throughout every aspect of the school with the aim developing our students to be ethical global citizens that possess a high sense of self‑worth, knowing the differences between right and wrong and doing the right thing when it comes to making choices.

Engage professionally in learning and with the community

Sri KDU Teachers are given access to top‑quality professional learning and participate collaboratively with colleagues to improve their practice. They hold themselves accountable to the highest professional standards in their interactions with colleagues, students and parents.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people, and we expect all staff, volunteers, and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to thorough vetting procedures, including background checks, reference checks, and verification of qualifications.

Job Application Guide

Please apply through the Job Application Form and attach your CV as part of the submission.

Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and we reserve the right to make an early appointment.

Interviews may take place in Kuala Lumpur or online.

Supporting Statement Requirements

Provide a supporting statement indicating why you would be a suitable candidate for the role detailing how you would help us achieve our Promises:

• Your leadership experience and achievements
• How you demonstrate Sri KDU’s ethos and Promises
• Your vision for leading and contributing to a dynamic and future‑ready school environment.