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PRINCIPAL - MALAYSIA


CLOSING DATE: 10 JANUARY 2026

START DATE: AUGUST 2026


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.


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


An effective school is dependent on school administrators and the quality of leadership they provide. The School Principal will provide the overall leadership and management of the educational programme for the School in achieving academic excellence. The Principal is responsible for the direction and supervision of all personnel who perform their respective functions within the school in Springhill. The Principal 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 Principal reports to the CEO, UCSI Group of Schools.



Duties and Responsibilities


The Principal is responsible to:


  • Provide the leadership and management of the students, faculty and staff within the School so that a tone, culture and environment is maintained that models the values and mission of the school;

  • Lead the establishment, manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operations and functions of the school consistent with the vision, mission, values and goals of the school.

  • Ensure international academic standards are set for and achieved by each student with an emphasis on essential elements of the IB programme;

  • Foster a clear vision for teaching and learning that aligns all aspect of the school – curriculum, instruction, assessment, policy, equity, and culture

  • Supervise teachers and other direct reports, their written evaluation and professional development carried out informally and formally through regular visits to classrooms;

  • Facilitate the development and review of unit planning on Managebac and Google Drive;

  • Maintain up to date documentation through IB Website;

  • Ensure information on the school website is up to date;

  • Prepare and submit documentations for the authorization and evaluation process;

  • Work with Programme Coordinators to ensure current innovative educational practice, relevant curriculum content and regular assessment of the educational quality;

  • Ensure record keeping of student assessment, activities and discipline;

  • Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning to improve student achievement, using assessment data to drive standards upwards;

  • Use meaningful data and statistics to make informed decisions on school improvement;

  • Facilitate in the process of recruiting high quality teachers for the school along with the CEO and HR;

  • Ensure effective management of staffing levels which meet the needs of the curriculum and students;


Requirement:


  • It is expected that the Principal 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

  • Extensive experience with the IB PYP, IB MYP and IB DP

  • 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

  • An IB recognized trainer and participated in a range of IB regional workshops

  • 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 recognized overseas University with PGCE certification or equivalent.

  •  Must have experience in teaching Cambridge IGCSE and 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 expat teachers entitled to a full waiver of the tuition fee for the first child and a 50% discount for the second child onwards. The application fee, registration fee, international admin fee, and deposit are waived for all children. (other fees & tech fees applies) for expat teachers

  • 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 Principal in the subject line of your mail.


http://apps.ucsiinternationalschool.edu.my/kl/index.aspx

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