Primary and Secondary Physical Education Teacher

An Opportunity in Malaysia Awaits You

Established in 1960, the TENBY SCHOOLS GROUP (part of the British owned International Schools Partnership) operates international and private schools in peninsula Malaysia; currently in Tropicana Aman, Setia Eco Park, Penang, Ipoh, Johor Bahru and Semenyih. Each campus has an international school for both primary and secondary students. The campuses in Ipoh, Penang, Setia Eco Park and Johor Bahru also provide for private schools following the Malaysian curriculum. 

Tenby International School, Tropicana Aman’s Campus is newest in the Tenby Schools Group that opened its doors in September 2018 on new modern contemporary campus with green concepts in a healthy lifestyle community housing development area. It is designed, from inception, to meet the educational needs of 21st Century learners in the lush, spacious and conducive environment within the vicinity of Kota Kemuning, Selangor.

The primary school (Key Stages 1 and 2) follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) using a thematic approach in teaching and learning activities.  In the secondary school (Key Stage 3), the National Curriculum for England is taught which will lead into the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in September 2020 when our first cohort will begin their IGCSE course. 

Candidates are invited to apply for the position of Physical Education Teacher for our school located in Tropicana Aman, near Kota Kemuning, Selangor (situated in the Klang Valley near Kuala Lumpur).

Our approach is individual – we strive for every student to stretch themselves beyond their potential and in doing so we reflect our Vision of ‘A United World At Peace - Through Education’.

The Role & Expectations

• To uphold the School’s Vision, Mission and Core Values.
• To lead, plan and teach Physical Education across the Primary and Secondary sections of the School up to IGCSE.
• To possess excellent knowledge and experience of assessment and tracking to inform student progress, including the use of standardised tests. 
• To have learning at the core of everything.
• To deliver INSET/training to staff as part of the CPD programme.
• To assist the School with developing greater ‘impact on learning’ practices.
• To assist the School with raising the profile of Humanities and develop cross-curricular links.
• To have sound knowledge and practice of the National Curriculum for England, curriculum development and current educational thinking.
• To be able to manage a budget effectively.
• To be an excellent practitioner and be willing to learn.
• To possess growth mindset and embrace change.
• To be able to lead.
• To be a self-starter.
• To be a team player.
• To contribute to the wider School Community.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a degree (QTS or equivalent) and relevant teaching experience, particularly in a student-centred learning environment.

If you are committed to developing creative and articulate learners, with a deep-rooted desire to help every student reach their full potential, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Further information about Tenby Schools is available on our website www.tenby.edu.my.

The Package 

This is a two-year contract with an option to renew at the end.  Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Generous contributions to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF) 
• Overseas allowance
• Fee reduction for children of employees
• Medical insurance  
• Flight and shipping allowance at the beginning and end of the contract

This is an opportunity for you to live and work in a culturally diverse capital city. There are also opportunities for promotion within the organisation.

Interviews

Initial interviews will be completed through Skype. Final interviews may be carried out face-to-face whenever possible.

HOW TO APPLY

The closing date is 3rd June, 2020 but interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as interviews may be arranged before the deadline.

Candidates are invited to send in a letter of application including the reasons for applying to Tenby Schools together with a comprehensive CV, a recent passport-size photograph and contact details of three referees (one of which must be from your current school) to:  

hr.tta@tenby.edu.my

Safer Recruitment

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

Safeguarding

The school works with relevant agencies to establish and maintain systems to protect children. We are responsible for ensuring the welfare, health and well-being of all children and young people. We create a vigilant organisational culture which monitors and prioritises the safeguarding of children and young people above all considerations.

(Please check your Junk Folder for emails and add tenby.edu.my to your safe senders list. We thank all applicants for their expressed interest. However, only applicants short-listed for an interview will be notified.)