Head of Primary International School

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.

Principal Accountabilities

• 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 KPI's - 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

Learning and Teaching

Safeguarding

Strategic Planning

People Development

Effective Financial Leadership

Student Progress and Attainment

Marketing and Admissions

Skills, Qualifications And Experience

About Our School

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.

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 :

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.)