Primary School English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher

KTJ is an independent, co-educational school for 950 students aged 3 – 19. KTJ’s Primary Day School follows both the British National Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum while the Secondary Boarding School, modelled on a British style education, offers IGCSE and A levels.

KTJ is seeking an excellent Primary EAL teacher to provide high-quality, challenging and fun lessons to EAL learners. In addition to teaching lessons, this role will involve working alongside classroom and subject teachers in order to ensure robust support for EAL learners across the curriculum.  KTJ is an intercultural community where teachers take pride in developing the very best in every student, and value close collaboration with colleagues to meet the needs of all students.

Candidates should be above 22 years old (in keeping with Malaysian visa laws), be highly competent in the use of ICT and have at least 2 years’ EAL teaching experience in contexts that prioritise student-centred learning. The EAL teacher will:

• Model KTJ’s core values of empathy, compassion and mutual respect in all interactions with students, peers and parents;
• Be enthusiastic, friendly and a team-player;
• Demonstrate a variety of teaching methodologies;
• Differentiate according to individual student needs;
• Communicate clearly, accurately and sensitively;
• Engage and motivate students;
• Encourage both independent and collaborative learning;
• Use assessment to inform teaching and learning;
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be subject to security vetting.

Please apply via https://apply.uptic.net/school/ktj Contact details of three referees, which should include your immediate supervisor and current Head of School  will be required.  Closing date: 3rd January, 2018.