Assistant Head (Secondary)

Description

ISP Assistant Head of Data & Assessment Role Profile

An amazing opportunity awaits you in Malaysia!

We are looking for an Assistant Head of Data & Assessment who will join the International Secondary School to help us guide the school and work with our learners to take us to the next level. If you want to be part of our team, you will need to be passionate about learning and knowledgeable about the factors that affect learning. You will be good at working with and inspiring your colleagues, our students, and their parents.

Learning is at the heart of everything we do here at Tenby. We encourage our students to be curious, take risks, be resilient, and show creativity and adaptability in the learning process. We aim to be a place ‘where confidence grows’ so that our students take ownership of their learning and are ready to shape their futures through the Amazing Learning experiences we offer.

If you are looking for a new challenge and ready to grow with our school, then we have a community of passionate leaders, students, and parents eagerly looking forward to working with you!

Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens is a unique campus, home to Tenby International School, which consists of a Primary and Secondary School (IPC, National Curriculum for England, CIE, IGCSE), and a Malaysian Private School, Sekolah Sri Tenby (Malaysian National Curriculum). The campus welcomes almost 1000 amazing students, aged from 3 to 16 years, and from over 60 nationalities. Our students go to universities, colleges, and careers of their choice both in Malaysia and overseas. Tenby has been a school’s group in Malaysia for over 60 years, and our strength is in our deep-rooted Asian values combined with our international outlook and the ability to offer students amazing global opportunities.

We believe in creating “Amazing Learning Experiences” for our communities. Working collaboratively to help children be ready for the world and the contribution they can make locally and globally.

ISP in Malaysia: Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens is proud to be part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a fast-growing global schools’ group in six clusters across the world: Europe, Mexico & Central America, the Middle East, South America, Southeast Asia, and the USA. Our regional cluster includes other Tenby schools across Malaysia. As a teacher, you will be supported by the Head of Department, Senior Leadership teams, and other learning clusters and networks both regionally and globally. We love to talk about learning at all levels, as this is at the core of everything we do!

This is an amazing opportunity for you to develop yourself, take a risk or two, meet other like-minded teachers, share learning practice, and work collectively with a local and global team. We even have a global learning hub where you can share learning and leadership ideas so we can get better together.

Profile Summary

The Assistant Head of Data and Assessment will support the Head of School in overseeing data management systems, assessment procedures, and reporting mechanisms. This role involves ensuring data accuracy, analyzing assessment data, and contributing to data-driven decisions. The Assistant Head will work closely with Secondary staff and the IT team to improve data processes, manage assessment strategies, and ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Responsibilities

1. Data Management:
   1. Oversee and help to maintain data systems related to student, staff, or organizational performance.
   2. Ensure data accuracy and integrity in the collection, processing, and storage of assessment data.
   3. Develop and maintain databases to support efficient data retrieval and analysis.
2. Assessment Support:
   1. Coordinate and manage the assessment schedules, ensuring timely data collection and reporting.
   2. Design and implement assessment frameworks that align with institutional goals and standards.
   3. Monitor and analyze assessment data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and actionable insights.
   4. Provide data-driven recommendations to the leadership team for strategic planning and intervention purposes.
3. Reporting & Analysis:
   1. Prepare detailed reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
   2. Present assessment data and analysis to leadership, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends.
   3. Develop performance metrics and track progress toward organizational goals.
   4. Assist with preparing reports for external inspections.
4. Staff Training & Development:
   1. Train staff and team members on data systems, assessment tools, and data interpretation.
   2. Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for users of the data management systems.
   3. Ensure that staff are up to date on changes in data management practices or assessment procedures.
5. Collaboration:
   1. Work closely with various departments, including academics, IT, and human resources, to integrate data and assessment into decision-making processes.
   2. Serve as a liaison between departments to ensure a cohesive data and assessment strategy.
   3. Actively participate in strategic planning sessions to align data practices with organizational goals.
6. Compliance & Standards:
   1. Ensure compliance with local, national, and international data regulations and assessment standards.
   2. Stay informed of emerging trends in data management, educational assessments, or corporate metrics.
   3. Assist with audits, inspections, and the implementation of changes as per regulatory requirements.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications:

1. A qualified secondary teacher with a relevant Bachelor Degree in Education/Bachelor Degree with PGDEi/PGDE/PGDT and is working towards a leadership qualification.
2. Experience in data management, assessment, or educational performance evaluation.
3. Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel) and database management.
4. Strong understanding of assessment frameworks and standardized testing.
5. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
6. Ability to present complex data in an easily understandable format to various stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

1. Experience in an educational setting (schools, colleges).
2. Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or other educational software.
3. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Personal Attributes:

1. Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
2. Collaborative and able to work well within a team environment.
3. Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
4. Proactive with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

We offer:

This is a two-year contract with an option to renew at the end. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Medical outpatient and insurance benefits
• Personal Accident insurance coverage
• Generous contributions to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF) up to 23% of salary per annum (11% employee contribution + 12% employer contribution) payable as a lump sum on leaving Malaysia.
• Fee reduction for children of employees
• Flight and shipping allowance at the beginning and end of the contract
• Support with accommodation for the first two weeks after your arrival

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to send in a letter of application including the reasons for applying together with a comprehensive CV, a recent passport-size photograph, and contact details of three referees (one of which must be from your current school) to hr.ecogardens@tenby.edu.my

For more information about Tenby schools please visit our website at www.tenby.edu.my

Early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date 4 November 2024.