Head of Learning Enrichment

Commencing August 2025

The College

There is something genuinely special about Marlborough College Malaysia. Those fortunate enough to work here all agree that our greatest joy, attribute, advert and reward are the pupils who form the College. They provide daily inspiration, a model of what wider society could be like and genuine optimism for the future.

We live and work in a safe and spacious 90-acre campus in southern Malaysia, reminiscent of the generous grounds and playing fields of Marlborough College in the UK enhanced by our own organic farm and boating lake. Guided by our principles of compassion, companionship and conversation, Marlborough College Malaysia gives its pupils the space, inspiration and courage to explore their own potential, the wonders of our world and their responsibilities to it and to each other.

The College is arranged as a Prep School (3-13) and a Senior School (14-18) and currently has 970 pupils, around 570 in the Prep and 160 in the Sixth Form. Pupils from the age of nine may choose to board and approximately a third of those who are eligible, do so, with almost half of the Senior School and most of the Sixth Form boarding. The Singapore Tatler has referred to the College as “the only school in Asia offering an authentic British boarding programme”.

The College is very well-resourced and enjoys an enviable reputation for its pupils’ achievements on a broad variety of fronts. It is one of the few schools in Asia to achieve membership of HMC, an association of the world’s leading independent schools, to have the Council of British International Schools’ coveted “Beacon” status and to have won international plaudits for innovation and excellence from the UK’s Boarding Schools’ Association. It was listed in The School’s Index (by Carfax Education) as one of the world’s 150 leading independent schools in 2024, for the fourth consecutive year, and one of the top 10 schools in South East Asia. It appears in the Spear’s Index of top 100 private schools in the world, and was awarded ‘International School of the Year’ by the Tes. Following a recent ISI inspection MCM has also achieved the prestigious BSO (British Schools Overseas) status.

Marlborough College Malaysia enjoys very close links with Marlborough College in the UK and remains one of the few (possibly the only) international school which is a wholly owned subsidiary of its founding educational institution and entirely not for-profit. Unlike most international schools where profits are required to repay investors, instead all Marlborough College Malaysia surplus is committed to Marlborough’s charitable aim of providing the finest quality education and the school thrives as an example of the best that a British independent school education has to offer.

The Role

Reporting to: Academic Deputy Heads and Second Master

The Master is seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic Head of Learning Enrichment, leading our highly motivated team which provides intervention, skills and confidence to a relatively small number of pupils who present with moderate learning difficulties.

The Head of Learning Enrichment will lead an exceptional group of teachers whose commitment and care for our pupils from 3 to 18 years old is tailored and empowering. Liaison with additional therapists and outside agencies is central to this position as is providing training for our beaks to help support pupils within lessons and groups. Strong communication with and support for our families ensures that this is a highly appreciated department with confident children making strong progress.

The successful applicant would coordinate work across the College and teach a reduced timetable. The postholder will be expected to play a full part in the boarding life of the College and this will include a weekly boarding duty and some weekend duties. A contribution to the rich co-curricular life of MCM is essential to our vibrant school. Our ethos is underpinned by maintaining good communication and building strong relationships within and across the College and our families.

The Recruitment Process

If you feel that you can meet these requirements, then please submit a letter of application along with the application form to the Master, Simon Burbury by 5.00pm on Monday, 14th April 2025. A CV is not required, but may be submitted at the discretion of the applicant.

We look forward to reading your application. In recognising the need for the appropriate candidate to give a term’s notice; the interview process may be started before the deadline. A CV is not required, but may be submitted at the discretion of the applicant.

Marlborough College Malaysia is committed to equality, diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments with the School will be subject to references, medical report and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service or similar, all of which must be satisfactory to the College.

Marlborough College Malaysia aims to mirror and enhance the reputation of Marlborough College in the UK as one of the world's leading coeducational boarding schools. Marlborough College Malaysia is building on a history of innovation in education, enriching the lives and extending the horizons of pupils in a rapidly changing world whilst continuing to uphold its core values and the best of its traditions.

Marlborough College Malaysia is a fully coeducational, independent boarding and day school. The boarding and day Senior School is for pupils aged thirteen to eighteen. The day Preparatory School caters for pupils aged between three and twelve, with the option of boarding from the age of nine.

The school is situated on a secure 90-acre estate on the southern tip of Malaysia in Iskandar, just across the second causeway from Singapore. The campus provides a spacious and beautiful environment with extensive facilities to enrich options for teachers and the best development of our pupils.

Marlborough College Malaysia is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare and expects all staff, council, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and maintain a safe, nurturing and secure environment. Having an effective framework in place and encouraging any concerns to be communicated through appropriate channels minimises the risk of harm to any of our pupils and staff.