Openings

Please find here the latest vacancies for ISKL for 2021 - 2022.  We encourage interested applicants to periodically check this site during the upcoming months as vacancies develop. Additional vacancies will be posted after October 2, 2020 which is after our “early-tell” notification.  Those who are qualified for the posted vacancies and are already registered with either Search Associates or ISS may apply for open positions through our online application process.

Date Posted	Job Opening	Division	School Year
December 8, 2020	Learning Resource Teacher (Job Description)	High School	2021-2022
December 16, 2020	Upper Elementary Teacher	Elementary School	2021-2022
December 16, 2020	EAL teacher	Elementary School	2021-2022

 

Opening : Director of Risk Management

Reports to: Director of Business Operations

Position Description:

The International School of Kuala Lumpur seeks an exceptional leader to serve as the Director of Risk Management (“Director”) beginning July 2021 . The Director will maintain the culture of risk management at ISKL and provide guidance and direction for the planning, implementation and operation of ISKL’s risk environment, which includes but is not limited to security, health, safety, child protection, and crisis management. The Director will also lead and manage the Manager of Risk Management in the oversight of ISKL’s insurance programs and busing operations. The Director will interact with various internal and external ISKL stakeholders and foster positive relationships with Malaysian regulatory authorities, agencies, and service providers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, implement, and manage standard operating procedures to maintain the best and highest security and safety standards of the school;
• Supervise the daily management of security operations, including the 24-hour security guard detail;
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, community, diplomatic, and corporate partners, and Malaysian police, fire, and safety officials and agencies in ensuring that the school’s security, communication, and safety guidelines are continuously maintained and updated to the highest standards;
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct three (3) mandatory risk and safety meetings with the Finance, Risk, & Audit Committee during the school year;
• Provide industry best practices and informational updates on risk assessment and management to the Head of School, Admin Council, and the Board of Directors routinely and on demand;
• Liaise with Divisional Principals and Project Leaders to ensure that risk assessments have been carried out for all off-campus trips and that appropriate mitigating policies and procedures, including emergency medical back-up procedures and associated insurance policies, are in place;
• Oversee the school’s portfolio of insurance coverages and business continuity plans and programs;
• Plan and oversee periodic independent school-wide risk assessments and audits, and provide action plans to address any recommendations identified;
• Plan, design, implement, and manage standard operating procedures to be used by the busing vendor while providing busing services to the school;
• Supervise the Manager of Risk Management in the oversight and management of the busing vendor while providing busing services to the school;
• Oversee the school’s child protection policies and protocols and conduct routine training
• for faculty, staff, and administrators;
• Oversee the management and update of the school’s crisis response manual and emergency application;
• Oversee the management and upkeep of the school’s fire, evacuation, and lightning detection systems; and
• Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Business Operations.

  Leadership Characteristics:

• Demonstrates strong “people” skills by promoting and working in a collaborative process with the ISKL community;
• Promotes excellent communication methods with all ISKL stakeholders;
• Proactively performs risk assessments and installs best practices risk mitigation measures to ensure a highly functional risk environment; and
• Collaborates effectively with all internal stakeholders to empower the collective ownership and accountability of managing and improving the school’s risk environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success as a senior administrator or manager in a risk or service-oriented capacity;
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree and/or has equivalent work-related experience in a risk or service-oriented capacity;
• Demonstrates organizational skills, perseverance, and the ability to prioritize;
• Demonstrates dependability and the ability to be flexible and work independently; and
• Proficient in English.

See full job description

Interested applicants should fill in the online form above as well as send a cover letter, a CV noting relevant experience, qualifications and three letters of recommendation in PDF format to: recruitment@iskl.edu.my

Interview:

Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. The decision and announcement of the successful candidate will be made as soon as a successful candidate has been identified. Hence, ISKL reserves the right to close the search early.

Closing date to receive applications: December 31, 2020*

*Candidates should be aware that in the event an exceptional applicant is identified early in the search process, ISKL reserves the right to make an appointment before the deadline is reached. Therefore, it is important that interested candidates apply as early as possible.

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Opening: Director of Learning.

Reports to: Head of School

Position Summary:

The International School of Kuala Lumpur (“ISKL”) is seeking a dynamic and passionate educator for the role of Director of Learning. The Director of Learning partners with the Teaching and Learning Team, Director of Student Services and Head of School to provide skilled and effective leadership and oversight of strategic initiatives related to the development and communication of a research-based student learning program, faculty professional development program, and an effective Teaching and Learning program. The Director of Learning will also be a leader in ensuring that the school-wide curriculum is developed, maintained, and revised to align and fulfill ISKL’s Mission, Vision and strategic goals.

The Director of Learning will serve as a member of the ISKL Administrative Council in the stewardship of strategic student learning goals and will be occasionally responsible for facilitation of this team. The Director of Learning provides oversight of the Teaching and Learning Team, which supports all curriculum programs, coordinates the school-hosted conferences and supports other school programs. The Director of Learning reports and works with the Head of School to support the collection, analysis, and communication of data to inform the school's strategic plan and accreditation processes.

For more details, please see the job description.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, a CV noting relevant experience, qualifications and three letters of recommendation in PDF format to: recruitment@iskl.edu.my

Interview:

Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. The decision and announcement of the successful candidate will be made as soon as a successful candidate has been identified. Hence, ISKL reserves the right to close the search early.

Closing date to receive applications: 30 January 2021*

*Candidates should be aware that in the event an exceptional applicant is identified early in the search process, ISKL reserves the right to make an appointment before the deadline is reached. Therefore, it is important that interested candidates apply as early as possible.

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Currently, all our staff positions are filled. Please check back regularly for future openings.

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