Assistant Principal

Role Purpose: The Assistant Principal (Operations, Student Affairs & CCA) provides leadership in the day-to-day operations of the school, student welfare, and co-curricular programmes across our Klang and Glenmarie campuses. Working closely with the Deputy Principal and Principal, this role ensures the smooth implementation of school operations, fosters a positive and inclusive school culture, and supports the school’s continued growth and commitment to academic excellence.

Key Responsibilities: Daily Operations Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations, timetabling, logistics, and administrative workflows of the campus to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school.

Pastoral Care & Student Culture: Lead student welfare, discipline, attendance, and pastoral care initiatives, fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive school culture aligned with Collinz’s values.

Co-Curricular (CCA) Strategy: Lead the planning, coordination, and continuous improvement of the school’s Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) programme, promoting student leadership, participation, wellbeing, and holistic development.

Experience & Education Academic Credentials: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, School Management, or the relevant teaching discipline (Mathematics, Sciences, Computer Science/ICT, or English Language/Literature). A formal teaching qualification (PGCE, DipEd) is highly essential.

Proven Leadership Track Record: Minimum of 8+ years of total experience in the international school ecosystem, with at least 3–5 years in a demonstrable leadership capacity (such as current HOD, Year Head, Assistant Principal, or Academic Director).

Cambridge Pathway Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of Cambridge assessment rubrics, syllabus changes, and structural requirements across Checkpoint and IGCSE.

Key Competencies & Traits Systems-Thinking Executive: A structured, analytical approach to problem-solving—valuing long-term operational reliability, clear workflows, and data-backed decision-making.

High Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Exceptional communication skills to navigate complex team dynamics, inspire a growing faculty, and handle sensitive parental/student matters with authority and empathy.

Strategic Adaptability: The capacity to manage high-level administrative demands without losing sight of ground-level classroom quality.