Head of Primary International School
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Head of International Primary School
Purpose of Role
To lead and maintain improvements in the International Primary School. Ensure that amazing learning happens and that the school provides varied and exciting experiences for young people and develops knowledge skills and understanding so that they have successful futures. To ensure that colleagues are supported and provide amazing learning by setting high expectations and providing continuous development. To lead on safeguarding all members of the community. To lead the growth of the International Primary School.
- Vision and Strategy - Focus on the four key areas of the School vision Learning Experiences Community and Futures. Planning for long term strategic improvement in the primary school aligned with the campus development plan purpose and core values.
- Learning and embedding Quality - Lead on improve and monitor the level of learning of young people and the teaching in the primary school. Improve maintain and support excellent progress and attainment in the primary school.
- Wellbeing and safety - responsible along with the DSL (if not the Head of Primary) for safeguarding and wellbeing in the primary school. To ensure safer recruitment procedures lead to successful recruitment practices.
- Leadership and Development - Lead inspire and develop senior leaders middle leaders teachers and administrative staff in the primary school.
- Commercial Success and KPIs - Be accountable for the budget of the primary school.
- Marketing Admissions and Communication - Raise the profile and establish the primary school as the School of Choice in the local area. Lead on marketing and admissions procedures to provide growth for the Interntaional Primary School.
- Partnership with ISP To work with and contribute to the wider group and articulate the benefits.
Specific Responsibilities
Vision
- Put learning central to decision making.
- Ensure that students have experiences beyond the classroom that mean the school is offering a truly international and varied experience.
- Be a leader and member of the community bringing together students teachers and staff and liaising with all stakeholders positively.
- Make sure that students have a variety of opportunities for their future pathway and have received the support and information to make the most of them.
Learning and Teaching
- Lead the Deputy Head in Charge of Learning and Teaching relating to strategic planning.
- Work with SLT to devise and lead a CPD programme that supports improvement for all staff.
- Conduct learning visits providing feedback for teachers on the level of learning in their lessons and ways to improve.
- Be up to date with recent developments in learning and teaching.
- Focus on the learning in the school as much as the factors that affect learning.
- Celebrate Amazing Learning in the school community by students and adults.
- Teach a very small timetable and be able to evidence outstanding learning in their classroom.
- Have high expectation and hold teachers to account for the level of learning in their classrooms in a supportive and developmental way.
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the primary school if another senior leader is not appointed.
- Put the safety wellbeing of our young people above everything else. To be a public reminder that this is important to students staff and parents.
- Know and uphold the safeguarding child protection safer recruitment and whistleblowing polices and any other policies related to safeguarding.
- Take any disclosures and accusations seriously and follow correct procedure in investigating alongside the campus DSL Principal and HR if needed.
- Train other staff on safeguarding issues and procedures.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of safeguarding related policies and procedures at a campus level.
Strategic Planning
- Lead on the development of a school development plan involving SLT and any other appropriate staff.
- Ensure that the school priorities align with the school vision and the Campus Development Plan.
- Monitor the implementation and evaluate the success of the plan including holding owners of actions accountable.
- Effectively communicate the plan to all stakeholders inspiring colleagues and parents.
- Develop a clear long-term view for improvement in the primary school using evidence to support.
- Contribute to campus strategic planning and the Learning Improvement Plan.
People Development
- Lead and inspire senior leaders in the primary school setting individual aspirational targets and supporting their completion.
- Identify potential leaders in the school and provide pathways to career progression supporting the sustainability of the school.
- Buy into demonstrate and inspire an attitude of self-reflection self-improvement and sharing of best practice.
- Make sure that all teachers receive the support and opportunities to improve through internal or external pathways.
- Recruit staff that will embrace the school culture.
Effective Financial Leadership
- Oversee the operational expenditure of the primary school and ensure spending is effective and efficient.
- Contribute to campus discussions and plans on capital expenditure.
Student Progress and Attainment
- Ensure there are effective systems in place to record and track progress and attainment and that this data is then used to intervene where needed and support further progress.
- Generate a culture of high expectations.
- Use external benchmarks to assess internal assessment data.
- Maintain positive trends in summative external qualifications leading SLT members to analyse results producing actions.
Marketing and Admissions
- Work with the marketing and admissions department to discuss plans and content to raise the profile of the primary school.
- Contribute to campus planning on marketing content.
- Be aware of enrolment numbers and supportive of actions to maintain positive trends such as open days and events
- Have a retention strategy to maintain families.
Skills Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified Teacher
- Leadership Qualification such as NPQH Masters or NPQSL Desirable
- School Leadership as Deputy Head at least
- Variety of responsibilities and roles
- Effective Communicator
- Team Player
- People Person
- Inspirational Leader
- Strategic Thinker
- Empathy
- Outstanding Teacher
- Ability to develop others
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Reflective
- Honest
- Sense of Humour
- Organised
- Creative
Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park is a special place where all successes are celebrated from academic music and drama performances eco-awards to sporting events. The busy school is on a 20-acre purpose-built campus that is equipped with modern facilities for learning and teaching. The Campus consists of two schools an international school that follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) National Curriculum for England (UK) IGCSE and A-Level programmes; and a Malaysian private school Sekolah Sri Tenby following the Malaysian curriculum.
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 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.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
ISP Leadership Competencies
You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.
- Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player developing positive supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.
- Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning development and growth.
- Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.
- Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
- Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
- Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
- Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision Purpose and Principles.
- Leading & Inspiring Others. Supports encourages and inspires students colleagues and teams so that they give their best.
- Understanding People. Is a very good judge of talent can objectively articulate the strengths and motivations of people inside or outside the organisation.
- Influencing & Communication. Consistently informs influences and inspires students parents and colleagues through timely and effective communication.
- Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.
- Strategic Commercial & Financial Awareness. Has the ability to apply understanding of the business and industry to improve effectiveness and profitability.
- Planning & Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans organises prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.
- Diversity & Equity. Has the sensitivity awareness and skill to understand the values behaviours attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively.
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 and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.
The Package
This is a two-year contract with an option to renew at the end. Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Generous contributions to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
- Medical coverage
- Relocation allowance
- Fee reduction for children of employees
- Medical insurance
- Flight at the beginning and end of the contract and annually on the subsequent contracts
Interviews
Initial interviews will be completed through Microsoft Teams. Final interviews may be carried out face-to-face whenever possible.
HOW TO APPLY
The closing date is 15th September 2025 but interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as interviews may be arranged before the deadline.
Candidates are invited to apply via Jobvite and attach a comprehensive CV with a recent passport-size photograph and contact details of three referees from the latest employers (one of whom must be your current Head of School).
We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview identity checks criminal record checks and successful references.
(Please check your Junk Folder for emails and add to your safe senders list. Only applicants short-listed for an interview will be notified.)
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
