Head of Department Humanities
About This Role
The Crescendo-HELP International School is founded on a collaboration between two prominent organizations that share the conviction that quality education can empower individuals to attain success and significance in their lives.
Crescendo Education Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of the Bursa-listed Crescendo Corporation Berhad, has been operating for over 25 years and has developed a robust reputation across various sectors, including property development, construction, and education. In 2001, it launched Crescendo International College, providing world-class tertiary education to students in Johor Bahru.
The HELP Education Group recently marked its 30th anniversary and is recognized as one of Malaysia's leading educational organizations, with more than 10,000 students enrolled across its institutions, including HELP University and HELP Academy. In 2014, the group established HELP International School in Subang Bestari, which has gained acclaim for its academic excellence, achieving a 5-star rating from the Ministry of Education within just two years.
With a shared enthusiasm for education, the partnership between Crescendo and HELP aims to deliver an exceptional international school experience to families in Johor Bahru at an affordable price in this rapidly expanding city.
Crescendo HELP International School is currently seeking an experienced educator in the Humanities discipline.
Requirements:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Humanities teacher to instruct History and Geography, including the ability to teach Geography at the IGCSE level, to join our team of four full-time specialist teachers. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and a PGCE, with a minimum of 4-5 years of post-qualification experience. We are proud of our strong faculty and are eager to enhance our current expertise. The Humanities department also includes commerce subjects.
Key Responsibilities:
- a) Strategic Direction and Development of the Subject:
- Develop and implement policies and practices that reflect the school’s dedication to high achievement through effective teaching and learning.
- Motivate and support fellow staff while fostering a shared understanding of their contributions to all aspects of student life.
- Utilize relevant school, local, and national data to inform targets for development and improvement for individuals and groups of students.
- Create subject plans that outline clear targets, timelines, and success criteria for development or maintenance in alignment with the school’s development/improvement plan.
- Monitor progress and assess the impact on teaching and learning by collaborating with colleagues, analyzing work, and outcomes.
- Schedule at least one meeting monthly with Secondary Staff in your department and provide feedback to the Senior Leadership Team regarding these developments.
- b) Ensuring the Highest Quality of Learning and Teaching:
- Exemplify high-quality learning and teaching practices in the subject area and with various groups.
- Ensure continuity and progression in the subject by aiding colleagues in selecting appropriate teaching sequences and methods, and setting clear learning objectives through an agreed-upon scheme of work.
- Establish clear achievement targets for the subject and evaluate progress using appropriate assessments and records, along with regular yearly data analysis with the Assistant Principal for Primary and Secondary.
- Foster effective connections with the local community as appropriate.
- Ensure teachers understand the implications of equality of opportunity that the subject presents.
- c) Leading and Managing Staff:
- Empower all teachers to develop expertise in planning and teaching the subject through modeling, support, and providing high-quality professional development opportunities.
- Keep the Senior Leadership Team and Governors well informed about policies, plans, priorities, and targets for the subject.
- d) Effective Deployment of Resources:
- Support the School by managing resources effectively.
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