Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – International School ( Grade A1)
# Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – International School ( Grade A1) **Smart Screen Asia** · Kuala Lumpur · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 8 дней назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Business Administration, Management, or a related field. - Strong professional background in teaching and education . - Proven experience as a Principal, Head of School, or equivalent senior school leader . - Significant experience managing the overall operation of a school . - Strong knowledge of the Malaysian education market . - Proven executive leadership experience at CEO, COO, Managing Director, or equivalent level . - Experience managing budgets, P&L, people, operations, and strategic planning. - Strong understanding of international/private school operations. Preferred - Master's degree in Education, Business Administration, Leadership, or related discipline. - Experience within an international school environment. - Experience with international curricula such as British, IB, American, Australian, or Cambridge programmes. - Experience working with school owners, boards, investors, or education groups. - Experience in school expansion, turnaround, new school setup, or business growth. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESA. Strategic Leadership - Develop and implement the school's overall strategic direction and long-term growth plan. - Translate the Board's vision and objectives into clear operational and commercial strategies. - Establish annual business, academic, enrolment, and financial objectives. - Identify opportunities for school growth, expansion, partnerships, and new programmes. - Monitor market trends and changes within the Malaysian and international education sectors. - Ensure the school remains competitive within the Malaysian international school market. B. Overall School Operations - Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation and performance of the school. - Oversee academic, administrative, financial, HR, admissions, marketing, facilities, and student support functions. - Ensure effective coordination between academic and non-academic departments. - Establish appropriate management systems, policies, procedures, and reporting structures. - Monitor operational performance and ensure agreed KPIs are achieved. - Identify operational risks and implement appropriate corrective actions. C. Academic & Educational Leadership - Provide strategic leadership on academic quality and educational standards. - Work closely with the Principal and academic leadership team to maintain high teaching and learning standards. - Ensure curriculum delivery meets applicable Malaysian requirements and the school's international curriculum standards. - Monitor student academic performance, learning outcomes, and overall educational experience. - Promote continuous improvement in teaching methodologies, curriculum development, and educational programmes. - Ensure safeguarding, student welfare, and child protection standards are properly implemented. Required Educational Background The CEO must demonstrate a strong professional background in teaching and education , including substantial experience within a school environment. Experience in teaching, academic leadership, curriculum development, and school management will be highly valued. D. Principal / School Leadership Experience The successful candidate must have direct experience serving as a Principal, Head of School, or equivalent senior school leadership position . Responsibilities should include experience in: - Managing the overall school operation. - Leading academic and administrative teams. - Managing teachers and support staff. - Student enrolment and retention. - Parent and stakeholder engagement. - Budget and financial management. - School policies and procedures. - Regulatory and accreditation requirements. - School improvement and development. - Crisis and risk management. E. Malaysian Education Market The CEO must possess deep knowledge and understanding of the Malaysian education market , particularly the international and private school sector. This should include understanding of: - Malaysian education regulations and requirements. - International school market dynamics. - Parent and student expectations. - Student recruitment and enrolment trends. - Competitive positioning. - Tuition fee structures. - International curricula. - School accreditation and quality standards. - Education business development opportunities. - Local and international education trends. Strong existing relationships within the Malaysian education sector will be an advantage. F. Executive Leadership & Business Management The CEO must demonstrate executive-level leadership capability equivalent to CEO/COO level . Key responsibilities include: - Lead the school's executive management team. - Establish organisational objectives and performance KPIs. - Develop and manage the annual operating budget. - Monitor revenue, expenditure, profitability, and cash flow. - Ensure financial sustainability of the school. - Review departmental performance and management reports. - Make strategic business and operational decisions. - Present business performance and strategic recommendations to the Board. - Build a high-performance leadership culture across the organisation. G. Financial Management - Take overall responsibility for the school's financial performance. - Develop annual budgets and financial plans. - Monitor revenue, operating costs, and profitability. - Develop strategies to improve student enrolment and revenue. - Monitor tuition fees, discounts, scholarships, and other revenue streams. - Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place. - Work closely with Finance to monitor monthly P&L and cash flow. - Report financial performance and forecasts to the Board. H. Student Enrolment & Business Growth - Develop strategies to increase student enrolment. - Oversee Admissions, Marketing, and Business Development activities. - Monitor student acquisition and conversion rates. - Develop partnerships with education organisations, corporations, agents, and other stakeholders. - Strengthen the school's market positioning and reputation. - Improve student retention and parent satisfaction. - Identify new revenue opportunities and education programmes. I. People & Talent Management - Lead and develop the school's senior management team. - Establish performance expectations and KPIs. - Ensure effective recruitment and retention of high-quality teachers and staff. - Develop leadership succession plans. - Promote professional development and continuous learning. - Build a positive, accountable, and high-performance organisational culture. - Address performance and employee relations matters appropriately. J. Stakeholder & Parent Relations - Maintain strong relationships with parents, students, staff, regulators, partners, and the Board. - Represent the school at industry and education events. - Communicate the school's vision, strategy, achievements, and development plans. - Handle significant stakeholder concerns and escalated matters. - Build trust and confidence in the school's leadership and direction. K. Regulatory, Compliance & Risk Management - Ensure the school operates in compliance with applicable Malaysian laws, regulations, licences, and education requirements. - Ensure appropriate governance, policies, and internal controls are maintained. - Monitor regulatory developments affecting international schools. - Identify and manage operational, financial, academic, reputational, and safeguarding risks. - Ensure appropriate crisis management and business continuity plans are established. Pay: RM10,000.00 - RM13,000.00 per month Work Location: In person
Наблюдалась 2026-10-02, впервые 2026-09-24, источник — Indeed.