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Secondary English Teacher to teach to IGCSE (with possibility of additional leadership responsibility)

Secondary English Teacher to teach to IGCSE (with possibility of additional leadership responsibility)

Tenby International School, Tropicana Aman

Tenby International School, Tropicana Aman (Near Kota Kemuning, Selangor)

Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
31 May 2022

Job overview

Dates: Apply by 31/5/22, Job start August 2022

Salary: Competitive

Location: Malaysia

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Two Years

An Opportunity in Malaysia Awaits You

Tenby International School, Tropicana Aman (TTA) is proud to be part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) a fast-growing global schools’ group in six clusters across the world; Europe, Mexico & Central America, the Middle East, South America, Southeast Asia and the USA. Our regional cluster includes other Tenby schools across Malaysia.  

Opening in 2018, Tenby International School, Tropicana Aman (TTA) is on a purpose-built campus located in an attractive, green setting in the suburban area of Tropicana Aman, within the vicinity of Kota Kemuning, Selangor. With currently 400+ students on roll, aged 3 - 16, across primary and secondary, our vibrant and dynamic school continues to grow and has already fostered a happy atmosphere and strong sense of community. 

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 that leads into the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).  

Our focus is on providing amazing learning experiences through a creative and innovative curriculum. We aim to give the best learning journey possible and believe that every child should and does matter and success stems from placing our students at the heart of everything we do. With our values-based learning, we believe in developing the whole child - academically, socially and emotionally, enabling the students to make a positive contribution and forge lifelong friendships.  

As a teacher you will also be a valued member of our school community, supported by our own leadership team and other learning clusters and networks both regionally and globally. The school has access to a global learning hub. We love to talk about learning at all levels, as this is at the core of everything we do!  


Suitable candidates for this post will:  

  • Hold a good Honours Degree.      
  • Hold a UK-recognised teaching qualification (PGCE or similar).       
  • Have experience and excellent knowledge of teaching the English National Curriculum & IGCSE/A Level.       
  • A minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience is essential.      
  • Understand and be able to articulate what constitutes outstanding learning.      
  • Want to play an active role in the co-curricular life of a busy international school.       
  • Possess the ambition, enthusiasm and growth mindset to want to play a key role in shaping and developing a growing and dynamic school.      
  • Be committed to their own continued professional development and excited about professional learning conversations with like-minded colleagues.      
  • The ability to teach an additional subject would be an advantage.

We are an honest campus and enjoy being self-reflective. This is an amazing opportunity for you to develop yourself, take a risk or two, meet other like-minded teachers, share learning practice and work collectively with a local and global team. So if this excites you, please apply. We’d love to talk to you.

In return we offer:   

  • A culture of trust, where all contributions are recognised and respected.      
  • A passionate, positive and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of every decision.      
  • An embedded whole trust commitment to professional development and a commitment to serving others.      
  • A peer network of like-minded teachers and other adults.      
  • A real commitment to work-life balance – we remember we are human beings first and educators second!      
  • Great employee benefits

The Package & Benefits

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)      
  • Medical cover      
  • Overseas allowance      
  • Relocation 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 country. There are also leadership opportunities available for suitable candidates within the school or within the organisation.

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

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

Interviews

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


HOW TO APPLY

The closing date is 31st May 2022 although 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. 

We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

(Please check your Junk Folder for emails and add tenby.edu.my to your safe senders list. Only applicants short-listed for an interview will be notified.)

Please visit our website to find out more about the school:

https://tenby.edu.my/tropicana-aman/

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About Tenby International School, Tropicana Aman

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Established in 1960, the TENBY SCHOOLS GROUP operates international and private schools in Malaysia; currently in Tropicana Aman, Shah Alam, Penang, Ipoh, Johor Bahru, and Semenyih. Each campus provides for both primary and secondary international schools. The campuses in Ipoh, Penang, Shah Alam, and Johor Bahru also provide for private schools following the Malaysian curriculum. 

Tenby International School, Tropicana Aman’s Campus is a 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 international primary school (Key Stages 1 and 2) follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) using a thematic approach in teaching and learning activities. In the international 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. 

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’.

Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.

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