Deputy Principal

St Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia (SJIIM) is a Lasallian International School (3 to 18 years). It prepares students for the IGCSE, A Level and IB Diploma Programme examinations with an emphasis upon research-based teaching pedagogy and a character-building programme of activities inspired by the school’s Lasallian heritage. This includes service learning initiatives, and a holistic approach to sport, music and the arts. SJIIM is also an active member of FOBISIA which provides exciting opportunities for our students and professional development and networking opportunities for our staff.

We are committed to securing the highest possible standards of teaching and learning and pastoral care to ensure that our pupils will flourish with the knowledge and skills that will prepare them for future studies and for lifelong learning. The school has a very strong extra-curricular programme for its students, and all teachers, including senior leaders, are expected to make a significant contribution to this.

**Requirements**: We are looking for an experienced, passionate and knowledgeable professional who will work proactively to ensure the best possible holistic learning experience for our students.

**Responsibility**:

- A proven track record of outstanding elementary school leadership, demonstrating an understanding of how pastoral and academic roles work together, rather than in isolation
- Ability to engage, inspire and motivate members of staff through effective leadership
- Be a role model within our community, demonstrating integrity and respect for all persons
- Ability to work collaboratively, develop effective relationships and establish productive partnerships with all stakeholders
- Knowledge and experience of up to date, context specific teaching and learning best practices and their underlying ethos
- A passion for academic research, wider reading and how to use that research practically
- Up-to-date knowledge of the IPC, the English National Curriculum, EYFS and Singapore maths
- Knowledge and experience of strategic planning
- Knowledge of rigorous assessment models and their underlying ethos
- Knowledge and experience of recruitment and staffing
- Knowledge of, and interest in, policy development and implementation

**We can offer**:

- The opportunity to work in a dynamic, state of the art environment
- A caring, inclusive Lasallian school focused on holistic education
- A school-wide commitment to accelerating and deepening pupils’ learning
- A highly effective team supporting character development and supporting each other
- Excellent professional development opportunities to promote the delivery of cutting edge practice
- Competitive teachers’ pay and conditions