Head of Secondary
Epsom College in Malaysia (ECiM)
Malaysia
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- Salary:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Anytime or by August 2026
- Apply by:
- 31 August 2025
Job overview
Epsom College in Malaysia - Full Boarding & Day School Campus (near Kuala Lumpur)
Start Dates: Start Date: As soon as available, or by August 2026
Full-Time | Multi-Year Contracts | On-Campus Living Options Available
About Epsom College in Malaysia
Our vision is to be Asia’s leading international boarding school, delivering a world-class British education enriched by Asian heritage and values.
Epsom College in Malaysia is one of only six schools globally accredited by COBIS (Council of British International Schools) to receive Beacon School status in two categories: 'Student Welfare' and 'Leadership in the School’.
Set on a 50-acre private campus just outside Kuala Lumpur, Epsom is a thriving full-boarding and day school that integrates academic excellence, elite sport, music, performing arts, and strong pastoral care.
Our students benefit from world-class opportunities through our partnerships with, amongst others, the LaLiga Football Academy Spain and the Mouratoglou Tennis Programme from France. Our ten boarding houses form the heart of our community - places of belonging, mentoring, and personal growth.
About the Opportunity
As part of our continued growth - including the opening of new Epsom schools across Asia - we are seeking a visionary and dynamic Head of Secondary to lead our thriving senior school through its next phase of development.
This is a newly created position offering both immediate impact and long-term opportunity: the successful candidate will be well-placed for future headship roles within our expanding group of schools.
You will work closely with the Headmaster and senior leadership to champion academic excellence, holistic education, and a values-driven culture that prepares students for life beyond school.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Secondary School (Years 7–13)
- Drive high standards in teaching, learning, assessment, and student outcomes
- Lead and strengthen our approach to pastoral care, boarding, and co-curricular development
- Build and empower high-performing academic and pastoral teams
- Work collaboratively on the design and development of new schools in the Epsom group
- Embody and promote the school’s core values: Kindness, Integrity, and Ambition
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from ambitious, values-led school leaders who:
- Have a proven track record in senior leadership (e.g. Deputy Head, Head of Section, etc.)
- Are passionate about boarding education and whole-child development
- Demonstrate strong curriculum and pedagogical expertise (British curriculum experience preferred)
- Inspire teams through clear vision, high standards, and emotional intelligence
- Are excited by the opportunity to help shape and lead future Epsom schools
- Are available to start as soon as possible or by August 2026
Why Join Epsom?
- A true British-style full-boarding school with a warm, inclusive community
- Ten vibrant boarding houses at the heart of school life
- A diverse student body from over 20 countries
- Elite co-curricular partnerships in golf, tennis, football, music, and the arts
- A values-driven culture centred on kindness, integrity, and ambition
- Career development in pastoral leadership, co-curricular direction, and future school leadership
- Full scholarships for children of educators — ideal for those seeking an elite British education for their own children
Let’s Start the Conversation
If you’re an ambitious leader ready to take the next step toward headship within a dynamic and expanding international school group, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a brief statement of interest to:careers@epsomcollege.edu.my
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an informal conversation with our senior leadership team.
About Epsom College in Malaysia (ECiM)
- Epsom College in Malaysia (ECiM)
- Persiaran Kolej, Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan
- Darul Khusus
- 71760
- Malaysia
British Tradition, Global Learning, Universal Success
At Epsom College in Malaysia, our aim is to provide exceptional all-round opportunities - academic, social, sporting and cultural - in a safe and supportive community. We are a school that aims for excellence, and values both achievement and endeavour. We challenge pupils to develop their talents and broaden their interests, to become confident in themselves, and to be tolerant and appreciative of others.
Established in 2014, Epsom College Malaysia is the only sister school of Epsom College, the United Kingdom's 'Independent School of the Year' in 2022-2023 and one of the UK's top co-educational boarding schools as voted by The Telegraph and The Times. In 2024, Epsom College Malaysia was awarded double Beacon School status by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) for 'Student Welfare' and 'Leadership in the School.' It stands out among 450 members globally, being the only school in Malaysia to receive such status and one of only six to receive the double Beacon school honour.
Located on an 80-acre private campus with world-class facilities, just an hour outside of Kuala Lumpur city centre and 15 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Epsom provides a true British boarding school experience - an on-campus community feel, engagement with academic staff in a pastoral setting and a distraction-free academic environment - to its Day, Weekday and Full-boarding students. Through partnerships with the world-renowned Mouratoglou Academy for tennis and LALIGA for football, the establishment of the ECM Golf Academy and the commencement of the ECM Music Academy in 2024, we are the only international school in Asia offering a curriculum integrating academic excellence together with high-performance sports, music and the arts.
The school's state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated staff, and diverse student community make it a top choice for families seeking a first-class, balanced education. Whether it is in the classroom, on the sports field, or in the arts, Epsom College Malaysia aims to inspire students to unlock their full potential and become global citizens who make a positive impact in the world. Parents have discovered the benefits of space, time, safety, adventure, and all-around success for their children at Epsom, safe in knowing that all their needs will be catered to.
Based on the home model, leveraging Epsom College UK's nearly 200 years of heritage and excellence, Epsom College in Malaysia combines academic excellence with a first-class British boarding experience. The emphasis is on creating a family environment within a structured school routine, with a traditional House system that fosters a strong sense of belonging and community.
With a long history of educating Malaysian and other international students in England, our branch in Kuala Lumpur is a natural extension designed to further the College's international reputation and increase the number of pupils who can benefit from an Epsom College education. The College has strong links with many influential Malaysian figures, not least Tan Sri Dr Tony Fernandes C.B.E., himself a former pupil of Epsom College UK, who has been appointed Chairman of the Governors of the school with Mrs Avis Parker as its current Head of School.
In addition to full boarding, weekly boarding from Year 7, which was pioneered by Epsom College in the UK, is an option. This is popular with parents who want a British boarding lifestyle for their children without having to travel long distances.
The impressive campus, being developed on a green-field site, comprises environmentally-friendly buildings, with specialised facilities for teaching and learning, boarding, music, drama, art/DT and sport.
The Prep School at Bandar Enstek is a small community of children between 3-10 years share a purpose-built school with facilities and spaces especially designed for their learning and pastoral needs. Our Prep School students has opportunities to access the Senior School's impressive facilities. Our Prep School is a very special place of learning.
Fully-qualified teachers with a pioneering spirit, who have energy, enthusiasm and a full commitment to the profession and a boarding community are invited to apply.
Epsom College in Malaysia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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