Principal, The British International School Kuala Lumpur

Nord Anglia Education has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an outstanding, internationally-experienced leader in education to drive the ongoing success of its highly regarded international school in Kuala Lumpur, the British International School of Kuala Lumpur (BSKL).

THE SCHOOL

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Principal for one of the leading international schools in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2009, BSKL has become recognised as one of the best international schools in the city with outstanding academic results. This year, 67.4% of I/GCSE grades were between 9–7 (A*-A) and 53% of A-Level grades were at A*-A making BSKL one of the best performing schools in the region.

Located in a quiet residential suburb of Petaling Jaya, to the west of the city, the school provides a high quality education to students from three to 19 years old using the English National Curriculum. It is a member of both COBIS and FOBISA and its most recent ISI inspection graded it excellent in all areas of educational provision. The school has a philosophy of offering a broad range of extra-curricular and enrichment activities in addition to its excellent academic programmes.

Additionally, as a member of the Nord Anglia Education family of schools, BSKL draws on the strength of this forward-thinking, premium and contemporary global network of 88 schools, across 37 countries. The school actively engages in Nord Anglia’s collaboration with Juilliard, MIT, UNICEF and King’s College London, and benefits from access to the organisation’s Global Campus. These create unique opportunities for students and staff to unlock their potential. 

WHY LEAD WITH NORD ANGLIA?

At Nord Anglia, the Principal is central to each school’s success. We carefully match leaders to the unique character and needs of each school, ensuring you’re set up to thrive. You’ll have the autonomy to lead your school your way, while operating within a clear framework of expectations that drive excellence across student outcomes, financial performance, marketing, and stakeholder engagement.

This transparency of purpose is a strength: you’ll know exactly what success looks like and be supported to achieve it. You’ll be part of our global senior leadership team, collaborating with fellow Principals in your region and across our network to share best practice and elevate your school’s offer.

From day one, you’ll benefit from:

• Regional support teams and peer networks
• The Principal In Role Support (PIRS) programme, including knowledge and support alongside other new Principals. executive coaching and peer to peer mentoring.
• Extensive professional development via Nord Anglia University, including leadership programmes, global conferences, and tailored learning pathways.
• Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, health insurance, accommodation, and schooling for your children.
• The possibility of career progression across school, regional and global leadership roles.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking a visionary and strategic leader with a strong track record in school leadership, ideally within an international context. You’ll bring deep experience with the UK curriculum and a passion for inspiring high-performing teams. You will understand how to balance educational excellence with commercial performance, and be confident using data to drive improvement and meet clear KPIs across academics, finance, marketing, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, global environment, contributing to the wider success of Nord Anglia Education while leading your school with clarity, purpose, and ambition.

HOW TO APPLY

We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about education and have the skills and experience to make a significant impact on our students and school community.

To apply for this role, please include a CV and letter of application.

Application Deadline: 19th October 2025

Interviews: Week commencing 17th November 2025

Start Date: August 2026

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.