Assistant Head of Primary

The British International School of Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

Salary:

COMPETITIVE

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

01 August 2026

Apply by:

30 December 2025

Location: The British international School Kuala Lumpur

The British International School Kuala Lumpur is looking to recruit an Assistant Head of Primary with specific responsibility for leading and developing our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

The role:

Everything we do is driven by our vision: to nurture resilient, creative global citizens who will go on to change our world for the better.

By joining a Nord Anglia Education school as Assistant Head of Primary (Head of EYFS), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the very first steps of our children's educational journey, ensuring they thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a safe, engaging, and inspiring environment.

As Assistant Head of Primary (Head of EYFS), you will:

• Lead the strategic direction, development, and day-to-day management of EYFS, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, and care.
• Inspire and support a team of class teachers and assistant teachers, driving professional growth and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Ensure the EYFS curriculum is creative, purposeful, and fully aligned with the school's vision and values, while also reflecting the best of international early years practice.
• Promote high-quality provision across all areas of learning, with a strong emphasis on play, inquiry, and holistic development.
• Monitor children's progress rigorously, ensuring assessment is meaningful and used to inform next steps in learning.
• Work closely with families, building positive and supportive relationships so that parents are fully engaged in their child's learning journey.
• Champion safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion within the EYFS, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and empowered to thrive.
• Collaborate with the Primary Leadership Team to ensure smooth transitions from EYFS into Key Stage 1 and contribute to whole-school initiatives.
• Celebrate diversity and promote equity through events, enrichment activities, and inclusive practices that reflect our global school community.
• Model the school's values in all aspects of leadership, fostering a culture of respect, empathy, and ambition for every child.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced leader in Early Years education, with a proven track record of raising standards and creating inspiring learning environments. You will have the ability to lead with vision, motivate colleagues, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to giving our youngest learners the very best start to their educational journey.

The Successful Candidate will possess:

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Early Years specialist with a passion for child-centred learning, strong pedagogical knowledge, and proven leadership experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to inspire and develop colleagues, create outstanding learning environments, and ensure that every child in the EYFS is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

About you

Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong relationships with parents and students. You will be able to adapt quickly to our fast-paced international environment as well as meet visa-related restrictions for restrictions for Malaysia.

To Apply

On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination. We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics.

We have a strict policy against discrimination and harassment of any kind. We also comply with all national, and local laws regarding non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

We expect all employees to embrace and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in their everyday work, helping to create a welcoming environment for everyone.

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The British International School of Kuala Lumpur

1 Changkat Bukit Utama, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya

Selangor

47800

Malaysia

History and Ethos

The British International School of Kuala Lumpur

(BSKL) is one of the leading international schools in Kuala Lumpur offering contemporary British international education to students from Pre-Nursery through to Sixth Form (ages Since opening in 2009, BSKL has become the school of choice for expatriate and Malaysian parents looking to provide their children with highest levels of education.

The school is now part of

Nord Anglia Education

, the world's leading international schools organisation. We are a family of 85+ international schools, boarding schools and private schools located in 35+ countries around the world.

BSKL has been

graded as excellent in all areas of educational provision

by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and was one of the first schools in Asia to receive the

COBIS Patron's Accreditation

. Our recent

academic results

are comparable to that of top UK independent schools and some of the best in our region.

Location and Facilities

The school is located in the neighbourhood of Bandar Utama, an attractive suburb about 25 minutes from the central business district.

BSKL has

three visually arresting campuses

• Lower, Junior and Secondary - providing a range of excellent learning environments, including a 9-a-side covered sports field, three indoor sport halls, two swimming pools, two full-size football fields and a fully equipped 650-seat theatre. The classrooms and specialist spaces are open and light and contribute to a vibrant, modern environment where exhilarating learning can take place.

Career Development and Benefits

A career with BSKL offers all the opportunities associated with a dynamic, global organisation. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, including housing, international medical cover, annual flights, relocation allowance and bursaries for accompanying children.

We also provide fantastic learning and continuing professional development opportunities, both within the school and across Nord Anglia Education.

Further Information

The British International School of Kuala Lumpur

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