CLOSING DATE: BY AGREEMENT
START DATE: 31 AUGUST 2024
Description of School:
The UCSI Schools Group has 3 campuses in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Campus, Subang Jaya Campus and Springhill Campus. Two of its campuses focuses on British school curriculum while the other one focuses on the IB.
School’s Website: Kuala Lumpur Campus
School’s Website: Springhill Campus
School’s Website: Subang Jaya Campus
While maintaining a strong focus on core curriculum which includes British school curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and International Primary Curriculum, we aim to complement the formal curriculum with a series of CCAs which students’ experiences form a cornerstone of their holistic education for the 21st century. The rapid advancement of technological innovations, global competition, and a push towards a knowledge-based economy require that our students learn to have a repertoire of soft and hard skills to enable them to succeed in a future economy that is still in the making. Through our unique CCA experiences, our students can exhibit soft skills like creativity, leadership abilities, teamwork, flexibility, communication skills, resilience and an enterprising spirit that will enable them to stay relevant for the future.
UIS focuses on eight critical characteristics in our learning content and experiences. The rapid advancement of technological innovation, global competition, and a push towards a knowledge-based economy require that our students have a repertoire of soft and hard skills. We therefore place a strong emphasis on Character Education, Global Citizen Skills, Problem-based Collaborative Learning, and co-curricular activities amongst others, forming a truly holistic education for the 21st century.
Our emphasis in education isn’t only labelled in academic and creative excellence, but to equipped students with 21st century skills such as character, communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, while inculcating virtues such as integrity, honesty, and empathy in our students. We believe that students that have a developed moral compass and practical wisdom in a challenging and fractured world will make a positive impact for life.
IB: As one of the few International Baccalaureate World Schools in Malaysia that offer a full boarding experience, UCSI International School (UIS) Springhill has always been earmarked to be something special. A home where an extraordinary cohort of learners live, learn, and play together. A school whose shared purpose attracts prodigious learners from around the world. A place where education and aspiration go together.
This sees us bringing the best people and the best learning approaches together to empower young minds, to realise their potential, to take them further, and to make their mark. As one of Malaysia’s foremost education providers, we believe in the transformational power of education.
UIS Springhill offers an IB programme that emphasizes intellectual, personal, emotional, and social growth to prepare students to be active and life-long learners. The International Baccalaureate® (IB) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
Description of Position
Curriculum Coordinator - IB
Nature and Scope of Job
An effective school is dependent on school administrators and the quality of leadership they provide. The IB Coordinator will provide the overall leadership and management of the educational programme for the School in achieving academic excellence. The IB Coordinator is responsible for the direction and supervision of all personnel who perform their respective functions within the school in Springhill. The IB Coordinator is required to work collaboratively to direct and nurture all members of the school and to communicate effectively with parents. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for scheduling, curriculum development, extracurricular activities, personnel management, emergency procedures, and facility operations.
The IB Coordinator must be willing to work in conjunction with/under the direction of the CEO. Under the supervision of the CEO, the IB Coordinator will be managing the school to ensure the efficient operation of the school; provides support and supervision in the management of the school’s environment, and financial and human resources to effectively and efficiently achieve the school’s educational goals and priorities; provides assistance and support to staff in Classroom Management and Instructional Teaching; creates a safe and enabling work and school environment in order to foster staff development and team work and executes performance management function for the school; designs and reviews school curriculum for effective implementation; teaches subject areas as required and provides general support to the CEO.
The IB Coordinator also has responsibility for communicating information to all members of the school community, administering all internal and external assessment, and acting as the primary point of contact between the school and external programme bodies.
As an ambassador, senior leader and administrator for the school, the IB Coordinator will be seen by staff, parents, students and the wider community to fully support the mission, vision, beliefs and values of the school. The IB Coordinator will also uphold the views of an support the decisions made by the School Leadership Team led by the CEO.
As a leading professional in education, the IB Coordinator should be able to demonstrate that he/she is an effective leader, teacher and manager who challenges and supports all staff and students to do their best through:
Inspiring trust and confidence
Building team commitment with colleagues and students
Engaging and motivating students
Analytical thinking
Positive action to improve the quality of students’ learning
Guiding Principles
Supports and advances the Mission and Vision of UCSI Schools Group.
Supports the CEO in managing the school and in decision making.
Supports student learning and achievement through cooperative effort and best practices.
Supports and promotes school curriculum based upon the UCSI Schools Group’s goals and mission.
Supports and advances national curriculum and education.
Incorporates current research and best practices in decision making.
Brings growth to the student population.
Job Purpose
To be responsible for the development and enhancement of administration and educational leadership of the respective section of school
To be accountable for the continuous improvement of the respective section of school in maximizing student achievement
To provide leadership and management necessary to ensure the success of the school in fulfilling its mission and working towards its vision
To always model the values of the school and in all aspects of his or her job
To promote and safeguard the welfare of children
Responsibilities and Tasks
1. Administration
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the respective section of school
Responsible for the deployment of teachers and the assignment of their responsibilities
Responsible for disciplinary matters through the IB Coordinator, involving students, which originate in or out of school.
Maintain and develop link between school and parents
Responsible for daily matters such as students’ attendance, staff attendance, registers and covers
To lead regular meetings with respective section of school
Annual 'Teaching and Learning' audit, including horizontal and vertical alignment of curricula
Schoolwide professional development leadership
Schoolwide leadership of external authorization, accreditation and qualitative processes
Schoolwide strategic communications with parents (for example, platforms such as Seesaw, newsletters, webinars, parental 'education' relating to curriculum)
Ensure timely dissemination of information to all concerned people/channels and ensure smooth running of school
Ensure repair and maintenance of school’s infrastructure
Assist with the creation and implementation of school policies
Maintain records effective data management systems
Writing reports as required by the CEO
2. Leadership and Management
Participate as a member of the School Leadership Team and participate fully in the major decision-making processes and contribute to the review and revision of the school’s strategic plan
Implement the school’s strategic and annual improvement plans, monitoring and providing support as necessary to ensure that the school meets its strategic objectives
Develop, motivate, and lead all staff to achieve the highest professional standards
Build collaborative learning culture within the school and actively engage with other schools and agencies to build effective learning communities
Manage change effectively
Develop links with the community
Treating people fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect to create and maintain a positive school culture
Manage school finances effectively in conjunction with the CEO
Contribute to the development of whole school strategic planning
Lead the development of school goals and targets that support school goals
Communicate goals and targets to all relevant staff and students
Ensure jobs descriptions and performance management/appraisal for all staff are based on clear roles and responsibilities, reviewed at least annually and consistent with current conditions of employment
Developing and maintaining a culture of high expectations for self and for others and taking appropriate action when performance is unsatisfactory
Ensure that all policies are kept up to date, working closely with teaching staff and the IB Coordinator
Maintaining sound procedure for security, supervision and maintenance of the school environment ensuring that all health and safety regulations are met
Manage one’s own personal professional development while ensuring the well-being of and a good work/life balance for all teachers
Ensure the provision of orientation to new teaching staff and provide them with opportunities for giving input in academic programmes
Identify and groom staff for administration for future responsibilities.
Identify learning and training needs of employees and ensures that the relevant professional development activities are organized and participated in accordingly.
Ensure all responsibilities delegated by the CEO are carried out
Develop, and where appropriate manage, high quality extended services
Collaborate with Senior Assistant and Academic Coordinator in all tasks and projects as assigned
Undertake other such duties as may be reasonably expected
3. Academic
Devise curriculum policy documents, an overall curriculum plan and schemes of work for the implementation of curriculum to meet the individual and collective learning needs of students
Lead in the design and implementation of curriculum, which inspires and engages all students
Ensure a consistent and continuous school-wide focus on student assessment and achievement, using appropriate data and benchmark to set, monitor, track and evaluate individual student progress
Recognize and seek alternative learning solutions for students with behavioral or learning complications
Use the assessment results to inform overall curriculum planning, termly and weekly plans as well as day-to-day teaching so that classroom practice in the school meets the known needs of the students
Maintain accurate and proper student records and use data to help inform on student progress
To monitor staff performance and curriculum delivery, undertaking disciplinary measures where appropriate; in association with the School Leadership
Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice and promote improvement strategies; always aim for outstanding standards of learning and teaching
Meet with each school staff member within the respective section to monitor their performance and development plan
Prepare and monitor Personal Performance and Development Plan
Plan for staff Professional Development
Challenge and remedy under-performance for students and teachers
Ensure exemplary standards of behavior and attendance
4. Communication
Build effective relationship with all stakeholders through excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and taking and providing appropriate advice
Ensure that all lines of communication within the school are respected and they are well known by all parents and staff
Coordinate with all sections of school for smooth transition and continuity of learning
Represent the school at educational conferences and making certain that other with curriculum development responsibilities also have this opportunity
Produce written reports, as required, to the CEO, to the Board and any individual or organisation nominated by the School Leadership Team concerning activities and curriculum and student learning
5. Business Development, Marketing and Community Relations
Increase admission rate through promotional, marketing, and other initiatives according to KPIs
Monitor industry trends to enable benchmarking and learning from industry best practices
Build and maintain contacts with current and prospective customers
Establish linkages with relevant bodies and organization
Identify new business opportunities in order to generate revenue, improve profitability and help the business grow
Actively participate and encourage staff participation in parent-teacher and other community groups, as a means of developing understanding, cooperation, and respect for school objectives and endeavours.
Pro-actively share positive news about the year group, the student and the school with parents and community
Contribute to the school’s overall marketing plan and actively participate in school marketing events.
Take every opportunity to promote the school’s values and purpose
Ensure that others associated with the school also promote the school’s values and purpose
Create contents for School’s Website, School Facebook page and other online and social platforms
6. Health, Safety and Student Welfare
Participate in devising and implementing a health and safety policy in accordance with the national laws and the school’s policies and good practice
Participate in establishing and maintaining an environment in which all users – student, staff, and others – are safe
Promote, through professional development and other activities, staff awareness of health and safety issues
Promote, through the curriculum, teaching and other means, student awareness of issues affecting their own health and safety and those of others
Participate in establishing and maintaining structures, procedures and a general environment in which students are supported academically, socially, emotionally, and physically and in which they can develop in all these areas
Developing and sustaining procedures to facilitate transition of students coming in and leaving school
Deep practical and philosophical understanding of Malaysian National Curriculum and Cambridge programs and assessments.
Appreciate the importance of the Leadership Team, the relationship with other members of the school community, and the importance and overall impact of effective working relationships
Having a good standard of professional interactions and ensuring professional relationship boundaries are in place
Uphold professional integrity at all times e.g. discretion, confidentiality, loyalty, and trust
Regularly reviewing own practice, setting personal targets, and taking responsibility for own personal development
Ability to create a professional learning community
Leading teacher training for pedagogical transformation
Effective collaboration and communication skills
The impact of leadership on student achievement
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the CEO.
Requirement:
It is expected that the IB Coordinator will demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and qualities:
An outstanding educator with a focus on student learning, and committed to excellence
A Masters Degree (or pursuing one) in Education, Education Administration or Curriculum Studies
A minimum of ten years teaching experience, with at least five in a leadership role
Strong communication, presentation, leadership and interpersonal skills and abilities.
Experienced in developing and implementing professional development
An ability to work independently and to be an effective leader and manager of a team
A strong ability to meet timelines
An ability to pay attention to detail
Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to work collaboratively with the school community including students, staff, and parents
Excellent intervention strategies and effective leadership and decision making abilities
Strong background in classroom supervision and instruction;
Ability to plan budget requirements of the school
Committed to internationalism in education
Have expertise and value IT as an educational tool
Pro-active and self-motivated, with leadership experience, passion and drive
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, possess a mature attitude and be a good team player.
Ability to understand local rules and regulations and market trends in education
Flexible and willing to take on occasional responsibilities outside standard duties and responsibilities
Willing to travel and work on weekends during recruiting seasons
Must have at least Bachelor’s in education or equivalent from a recognised overseas University with PGCE certification or equivalent.
Must have experience in teaching IB syllabus with proven track record of good results. Must have experience teaching in an overseas international school.
International teachers whose first language is in English and have completed a Post Graduate Degree in Education, a bachelor’s degree in education, a Diploma in Teaching / Education or an equivalent
Package:
Salary to commensurate qualification and experience with school’s salary scale
One flight in at the beginning of contract and one flight to exit at the end of the contract
School Tuition for children is fully covered by the school (other fees applies)
Housing allowance is provided
Professional development is encouraged and depending on the need of the programme
Dental benefit
Paid school holidays
Medical leave allocation
Employees Provident Fund allotment
Relocation allowance
Application for Position:
Please send you application to hr@ucsiinternationalschool.edu.my and include REF: IBSchoolJobs.com - Application for Position as IB Coordinator in the subject line of your mail.
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