A Head of Academics is needed to support a group of schools across the SEA region. The role will be based in Kuala Lumpur but will involve travel across the region and will involve establishing and implementing an Education Strategic Development Plan that scopes and aligns education and business priorities and targets for the schools in Malaysia and South East Asia, identifying key education priorities for further development and improvement, establishing and implementing education policy and practice and monitoring each school within the group in Malaysia's development and improvement plans to ensure they are aligned with the overall Education Strategic Plan for Malaysia. Please ask your Edvectus consultant for the full job description.
They are looking for candidates with:
•A degree in education, educational leadership, management and administration up to Master’s level (preferred).
•An understanding of international curricula (CIE/IPC) and play- & project-based learning
•A minimum of 12-15 years of overall experience in education, of which at least 5 years as a teacher and over 8 years in education leadership and management roles
•Intellectual, commercial and social presence to act at senior level as Beaconhouse’s educational representative in the region
•Demonstrated leadership qualities balanced with strong interpersonal skills; genuinely able to nurture links and relationships with key players in Malaysia and South East Asia
•An incisive grasp of business intelligence and project management, blended with a ‘self-starter’ capacity to communicate succinctly and achieve results
•Openness, initiative , integrity and sound professional judgment
•Adaptability
•Research and analytical skills
•Strong IT skills
Benefits:
Gross monthly salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and profile (local taxes will apply)
Monthly accommodation, mobile phone, fuel and toll allowances
1.8 company-maintained car as per company policy
Annual Economy class tickets for self & immediate family who moves to KL with the prospective employee
Health insurance: for self and dependents
Employee Provident Fund Contribution: not obligatory
End of Contract Bonus x 24 months
End of Contract flight to country of origin
[The total package ranges between MYR 35,000 – MYR 40,000/month]
This is a two (02) year contract with an option to renew upon its completion.
For more information on Malaysia please see http://www.edvectus.com/Content/Documents/malaysia.pdf