Job Description The Asia Pacific Schools, in partnership with The International Schools Partnership (ISP), equips students for local and global success by delivering
Amazing Learning and offers both the international and Malaysian National curricula in the Klang Valley, Malaysia.
The Asia Pacific Schools promotes equality and is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, as well as providing employees with a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.
Key benefits:- A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognized and valued.
- A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of decision-making.
- An embedded whole campus commitment to professional development and a commitment to serving others.
- A peer network of like-minded teaching colleagues and support from operations' staff.
- Access to expertise, best practice sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures.
- A commitment to employee well-being.
We also offer:
- Competitive salary
- Pension fund contribution to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
- Fee discount for children of employees
- Outpatient and inpatient medical benefits
- Paid leaves: medical, hospitalization, annual leaves, maternity, compassionate, etc.
ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLThe Science department is a collaborative and forward-thinking team committed to delivering engaging, practical and enquiry-based learning. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the next stage of its development.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to shape the direction of Science within a growing international school and have a direct impact on student outcomes.
We are seeking to appoint a Head of Science with experience teaching IGCSE Chemistry in an International School setting for commencement August 2026. Reporting to: Deputy Head of Secondary
Purpose of RoleTo lead the Science department in delivering high-quality teaching and Amazing Learning, ensuring all students make strong progress and achieve excellent outcomes.
ISP PrinciplesWe begin with our students. Our children and students are at the heart of our business. Simply, their success is our success.
We treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the wellbeing of each other.
We operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference.
We are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of our children, students and schools.
We learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and strategically develop the Science curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4, including IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
- Provide clear leadership of teaching and learning, driving high-quality classroom practice and strong student outcomes
- Line manage members of the Science department, including performance management and professional development
- Be accountable for student outcomes across the department, including IGCSE results
- Use assessment data effectively to drive improvement and close attainment gaps
- Promote and monitor professional development within the department accordingly, to allow students to be fully engaged in the learning process.
- Establish and maintain high expectations for behaviour and engagement across the department.
- Regularly monitor, reflect and improve upon department policies and procedures - to include staff absence, reporting and meeting times, setting appropriate targets as necessary, working within the school aims and values and in line with current good international practice.
- Work collaboratively with programme coordinators to keep updated with curriculum requirements and assessment procedures and disseminate relevant information to the team.
- Working alongside their line manager, all team members, including new staff, are regularly monitored and supported through the school's appraisal system, offering appropriate support and guidance to ensure high common standards are maintained at all times.
- Lead on the effective use of data to enable all team members to identify and then provide appropriate intervention to students who are either underachieving or recognised as more able, enabling effective learner outcomes for all.
- Ensure resources are appropriately assigned to aid the learning of all individuals, by managing the department budget, in line with school policy, to provide a continual stimulating teaching environment.
Key Performance Indicators - Manage the department's budget and ensure annual ordering of educational materials, in line with the department's curriculum needs.
- Lead the mapping, design, building, updating and review of the department curriculum.
- Moderation of assessments across the department, regularly moderating students work, in line with the school's assessment policy.
- Identify underachieving pupils, through effective use of available data, and ensure that appropriate intervention is conducted and monitored, ensuring parents are kept informed.
- Attend, contribute and lead HOD meetings.
- Engage in regular PD to improve own leadership skills.
- Lead regular department meetings to support the development of learning within the department.
- Lead the department appraisals, including the promotion of peer coaching and looking for learning.
- Manage the physical environment of the department to showcase the learning of students.
- In partnership with the Secondary Leadership team support students in the department with behaviour concerns, developing department inclusion strategies in line with the school positive behaviour policy.
- In partnership with the SEN team, support students in the department with learning difficulties.
- Manage the department's reporting process in conjunction with school policy.
- Take responsibility for promoting safeguarding and well-being protocol in the department, reporting concerns where appropriate.
- Support the induction of new staff into the department.
Communication, marketing and PR- Ensure professional and effective communication and consultation, as appropriate, between colleagues, parents and students at Asia Pacific International School
- Publicise and celebrate achievements
- Assist with the organisation of open evenings, consultation events and other events relating to the school
- Contribute to marketing activities for Asia Pacific International School
(Please note that this Job Description sets out the main duties associated with the stated purpose of the post. It is assumed that other duties of a similar level/nature undertaken within the section are not excluded because they are not itemised. The duties of this post could vary from time to time as a result of new legislation; changes in technology or policy and in that case appropriate training may be given to enable the post holder to undertake this new/varied work.)
OTHER EXPECTATIONS - Fully and positively participate in the school's performance appraisal scheme in order to develop and enhance personal and service performance.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties requested/assigned as required by SLT or Line Manager, especially with regard to the school's administrative function.
- Ensure that school policies including those relating to Safeguarding, Race Equality, Equal Opportunities, Code of Conduct and Health & Safety are adhered to.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience- Relevant Bachelor's Degree with a recognised teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching IGCSE Chemistry with a proven track record of strong student outcomes.
- Strong subject knowledge across Science, with specialism in Chemistry.
- Minimum three (3) years' teaching experience in an international school (leadership experience preferred).
- Proven leadership and management experience.
- Strong command of spoken and written English.
Person specification- Patient, responsible, and passionate about teaching.
- A team player and flexible to meet the needs of the department.
- Must be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people they are responsible for or come into contact with.
- Driven by wanting to improve quality and develop the school.
- An effective and experienced communicator to a variety of audiences.
ISP Core CompetenciesYou consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Core Competencies in all that you do.
Cognitive- Learns by questioning, exploring and investigating.
- Self-motivated; develops goals, monitors progress and adapts plans as necessary.
- Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity; stays engaged and curious and effectively balances patience and action.
- Open-minded; willing to try and test ideas.
- Challenges traditional methods and ways of thinking and encourages new perspectives.
- Tackles challenges in an organised and systematic way and finds solutions.
- Resourceful and imaginative; sees problems as opportunities to explore alternatives and possibilities.
- Uses logic to break complex problems down into manageable components.
- Interprets and evaluates data and evidence to classify information and recognise patterns and relationships.
- Leverages data and information as critical components in decision-making.
Interpersonal - Empathetic and emotionally intelligent
- Excels at teamwork and building positive relationships.
- Motivates and encourages others by sharing positive feedback and recognising and celebrating their contributions.
- Understands and respects others' views, beliefs and feelings, building trust and rapport.
- Self-reflects to understand how their actions and behaviour affect others.
- Manages and self-regulates their emotions.
- Collaborative and communicative
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally.
- Actively listens and encourages contributions, values others' inputs and ideas.
- Adapts their style, tone and approach according to others' needs.
- Shares relevant knowledge, ideas and information with others.
- Handles conflict and disagreements constructively, facilitating dialogue, understanding and resolution.
Self-Leadership- Manages their own personal development, focusing on continuous learning and getting better.
- Humble, self-aware and open about their own areas for growth.
- Seeks out, welcomes and acts on feedback.
- Understands the internal and external factors affecting their learning and takes ownership for mitigating these.
- An agile learner who makes connections between experiences and is able to unlearn when new solutions are required.
- Practices self-care and encourages others to do the same.
- Organises themselves and their time and resources well to effectively manage challenges and stressors.
- Understands their own emotions and triggers and follows healthy habits to help manage stress.
- Uses inner strength when times are challenging or when working outside of their comfort zone.
- Recovers positively from setbacks, using them as an opportunity to learn and grow.
Digital- Uses technology in an ethical way, following cybersecurity and data protection best practice.
- Communicates clearly and respectfully across digital and virtual channels.
- Possesses strong functional skills, using technology effectively to support them in their role.
- Understands different digital tools and systems, selecting and using the appropriate solution for specific purposes.
- Keeps up with change, adapting to and embracing new technologies.
Global- Role models the ISP Principles.
- Understands their responsibilities and the impact and influence they have.
- Demonstrates a multi-cultural mindset and respects the different values, behaviours, attitudes, and practices across cultures.
- Prioritises well-being, inclusion and belonging and is caring, considerate and supportive of others.
- Considers the environmental and social impact of their actions and finds ways to minimise these.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All postholders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years of employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.
ISP Principles Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding
and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.