English teacher

English Teacher (Secondary) - August 2024

Are you an experienced secondary English Teacher who is ready for a career move and would love to work with inspiring young people who are eager to learn? Then this could be the right opportunity for you!

We want to find someone who would relish working as part of a supportive learning community in a beautiful part of the world. Read on to find out more...

Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens

Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, is a large 3-16 campus on a green 19-acre site with excellent facilities and a warm, welcoming community. We are in a beautiful location on the southernmost tip of Malaysia, just across the Straits of Johor from Singapore. We work as a friendly, collaborative and diverse campus team to deliver the best for all. Our students are eager to learn and our families are supportive of our ambitions for them. 

We all love to learn and our staff are supported by a fantastic professional development programme which ensures that they know how to make The Tenby Difference with our students and grow the world's most curious, confident minds!

About Our Campus

We are home to a Primary and Secondary International School (IPC, English National Curriculum, CIE, IGCSE), and a Malaysian Private School (Malaysian National Curriculum). We welcome almost 1000 students, aged from 3 to 16 years, and from many nationalities. Our students go to universities, colleges, and careers of their choice both in Malaysia and overseas. Tenby has been established in Malaysia for over 60 years, and our strength is in our deep-rooted Asian values combined with our international outlook and the amazing global opportunities we can offer our students.

About Our Schools Group

We are proud to be part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a fast-growing global schools group. Our Regional cluster includes 8 other schools across Malaysia. Our teachers are supported by our campus & school leadership teams, and as a campus, we are supported by our cluster network of schools and our regional and global offices.

ISP’s purpose is to grow the world’s most curious, confident minds – for both students and staff. We offer high-quality professional development programmes for school leaders and a global online learning hub where you can learn, share ideas, and network with like-minded educators from around the world.

About The Job:

We are looking for a suitably qualified, inspirational, and experienced English Teacher to join our forward-thinking and dynamic secondary teaching team – commencing August 2024.  We follow the Cambridge English Curriculum in KS3 and prepare our students for iGCSE English examinations in KS4.

You will be supported by strong leadership, well-organised systems and an outstanding professional development programme.

The ideal candidate is one who is resourceful and innovative in their teaching approach. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining our high standards of learning and teaching and encouraging our keen and hard-working students in their love of English!

ISP Teacher Key Responsibilities

• Follow the policies and practices which reflect the school’s commitment to high-quality English teaching, amazing learning and outstanding achievement
• Use data effectively to support students including appropriate additional interventions for targeted students
• Fulfil the duties of a Form Tutor
• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all pupils, including those of high ability and those with special educational or linguistic needs
• Set high expectations for students in relation to progress and achievement
• Ensure effective development of students' study skills necessary for them to become increasingly independent in their work and to complete tasks independently when out of school
• Establish a partnership with parents and careers to involve them in their child’s learning of the subject, as well as providing information about curriculum, attainment, progress and targets
• To ensure professional and effective communication and consultation, as appropriate, between colleagues, parents and students
• Publicise and celebrate achievements
• Assist with the organisation of open evenings, consultation events and other events relating to the school
• To contribute to marketing activities for the school

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Appropriate degree and teaching qualification e.g. Bachelor’s Degree with teaching qualification, PGDE/PGCE/PGCEi/Diploma in Education OR relevant degree.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience required - preferably in a private international school context covering the IGCSE Curriculum.
• Creative, inspiring, patient, resourceful, and energetic.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Highly responsible, dedicated, hardworking, and a team player.
• Reflective individual who is committed to life-long learning and development.

What we offer:

• 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 coverage
• Relocation allowance
• Significant school fees reduction for children of employees
• Medical insurance
• Flights package

ISP Commitment to Safer Recruitment

ISP 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.

Interviews

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

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to send in a letter of application including the reasons for applying 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.ecogardens@tenby.edu.my

For more information about Tenby schools please visit our website at www.tenby.edu.my