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Head of HumanitiesInternational Schools Partnership Limited • SelangorMalaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
Head of Humanities

Head of Humanities

International Schools Partnership Limited • SelangorMalaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
1 day ago
Job description

Head of Humanities (Expat)

International Schools Partnership Limited invites applications for the Head of Humanities role at Tenby International School Setia Ecohill.

About the School

Tenby International School Setia EcoHill follows the international school curriculum comprising IGCSE, beginning from kindergarten through to Secondary School. With over 800 students, we have gained a reputation for excellence and high standards in education. We champion a transformative approach to learning that goes beyond the classroom, igniting students’ curiosity and growing their self‑confidence, empowering them to become the next generation of changemakers.

Tenby International School Setia EcoHill is part of ISP Malaysia, one of the leading education groups in Malaysia that operates Tenby Schools, Asia Pacific Schools and Straits International Schools. The nine school campuses are strategically located in the developed areas of Klang Valley in Selangor, Perak, Penang and Johor.

Key Benefits

  • A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognised and valued.
  • A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of decision‑making.
  • An embedded commitment to professional development and employee well‑being.
  • Access to expertise, best practice sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures.
  • Competitive remuneration.
  • School fee discount for children of employees.
  • Medical outpatient and insurance benefits.

ISP Principles

  • Begin with our children and students. Their success is our success. We consistently identify and address safeguarding and Health & Safety issues.
  • Treat everyone with care and respect.
  • Operate effectively, focusing on the most important priorities.
  • Act with financial responsibility.
  • Learn continuously and engage in personal and professional development.
  • Key Responsibilities

    At Tenby International School Setia EcoHill, every student is valued, and we aim for them to experience amazing learning and outstanding success. As part of our campus leadership team, the Head of Humanities will :

  • Lead the Humanities department strategically, ensuring alignment with school goals and ISP Learning Principles.
  • Oversee departmental planning, resource allocation, timetabling and budget management.
  • Drive the use of student data to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
  • Lead departmental meetings, professional learning and performance development processes.
  • Oversee internal and external assessments, ensuring accuracy, consistency and integrity of results.
  • Ensure high‑quality curriculum design, implementation and evaluation for Key Stage 3 and IGCSE humanities subjects.
  • Support high‑quality communication with parents regarding student progress and curriculum matters.
  • Lead and contribute to school events, initiatives and improvement planning.
  • Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing and behaviour expectations are upheld at all times.
  • Line Management

    The Head of Humanities reports to the Deputy Head of Secondary (Academics).

    Qualifications and Experience

    Education : Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGDT, PGCEi or similar) is required. A master’s degree in education or a related field would be an advantage.

    Experience and Skills

  • Previous middle leadership or subject leadership experience is highly desirable.
  • Proven track record of strong classroom practice and positive academic achievements.
  • Deep understanding of effective pedagogy and curriculum development in Humanities subjects.
  • Ability to interpret and use data to drive improvement.
  • Proactive, solution‑focused and collaborative.
  • Commitment to safeguarding, inclusivity and wellbeing.
  • ISP Core Competencies

  • Cognitive
  • Curious and agile; learns by questioning, exploring and investigating.

  • Self‑motivated; develops goals, monitors progress and adapts plans as necessary.
  • Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity; stays engaged and curious.
  • Open‑minded; willing to try and test ideas.
  • Challenges traditional methods and encourages new perspectives.
  • Creative problem‑solver; tackles challenges in an organised and systematic way.
  • Resourceful and imaginative; sees problems as opportunities.
  • Uses logic to break complex problems into manageable parts.
  • Interprets and evaluates data to identify patterns and relationships.
  • Leverages data in decision‑making.
  • Interpersonal
  • Empathetic and emotionally intelligent.

  • Excels at teamwork and building positive relationships.
  • Motivates and encourages others by sharing positive feedback.
  • Understands and respects others’ views.
  • Self‑reflects to understand impact on others.
  • Manages and self‑regulates emotions.
  • Collaborative and communicative; speaks openly, listens actively.
  • Adapts style, tone and approach to others’ needs.
  • Shares knowledge and handles conflict constructively.
  • Self‑Leadership
  • Amazing learner; manages personal development.

  • Humble, self‑aware and receptive to feedback.
  • Seeks out and acts on feedback.
  • Takes ownership of mitigating learning factors.
  • Agile learner capable of unlearning when necessary.
  • Resilient; practices self‑care and encourages others.
  • Organises time and resources effectively.
  • Understanding emotions, follows healthy habits.
  • Uses inner strength when challenged.
  • Recovers positively from setbacks.
  • Digital
  • Technologically literate and adheres to cybersecurity best practice.

  • Communicates clearly across digital and virtual channels.
  • Possesses strong functional skills.
  • Uses appropriate digital tools for specific purposes.
  • Adapts to and embraces new technologies.
  • Global
  • Values driven and respects cultural diversity.

  • Role‑models ISP Principles.
  • Demonstrates a multicultural mindset.
  • Prioritises wellbeing, inclusion and belonging.
  • Considers environmental and social impact.
  • Safeguarding Commitment

    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 postholders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years of employment history.

    Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

    ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing and retaining high‑performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio‑economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles are strongly encouraged to apply.

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