Head of Mathematics (Secondary)
Taylor's International School Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2018
- Apply by:
- 2 March 2018
Job overview
Taylor's International School, KL offers an English curriculum with a Malaysian flavour. The school is located in the centre of Kuala Lumpur and caters to students from Early Years through to Year 11 (IGCSE). The school is part of Taylor’s Education Group, Malaysia’s premier private education group which operates Garden International School, The Australian International School in Malaysia, and Nexus International Schools, as well as Taylor’s University. There are currently two Taylor’s International Schools, one in central KL and one in Puchong.
With a current enrolment of nearly 1800 students (with over 36 different nationalities), the majority of the teachers and students are Malaysian. The curriculum is so much more than just academic lessons and the school places an emphasis not only on academic excellence, but on character building, performing arts, as well as physical health and development. The school’s purpose statement is to “educate the youth of the world to take their productive place as leaders in the global community”, which encapsulates its holistic approach to education. All teachers undertake ongoing professional development, ensuring that they are up to date with research and best practices in pedagogy and information technology.
The school is looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Head of Mathematics in the Secondary school. Maths is a very successful subject in the school through to IGCSE, with students regularly achieving CIE “Top in the World” or “Top in Malaysia” awards in IGCSE Mathematics and IGCSE Additional Mathematics. The successful candidate would lead a team of 8 teachers.
Candidates should send a CV (max 2 pages, including the contact details for two referees and a passport photograph) and a supporting letter (max 2 pages) to recruit2018@kl.tis.edu.my. Please note that candidates should have a recognised teaching qualification, and at least 3 years teaching experience.
For further details about the school, please visit www.tis.edu.my
Closing date: Friday 2nd March 2018
Website: www.kl.tis.edu.my
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TISKL
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About Taylor's International School Kuala Lumpur
- Taylor's International School Kuala Lumpur
- No 9, Jalan 1/75C, Off Jalan Pria, Taman Maluri
- Kuala Lumpur
- 55100
- Malaysia
Taylor's International School Kuala Lumpur is part of Taylor’s Education Group, Malaysia’s premier private education group which operates Taylor’s International School in Puchong, Garden International School, and Nexus International Schools (in Malaysia and Singapore), The Australian International School in Malaysia, as well as Taylor’s University (Southeast Asia's No 1 private university). We work very closely with our sister campus in Puchong and have a one school on two campuses approach.
Our purpose statement is to “educate the youth of the world to take their productive place as leaders in the global community”, which encapsulates our holistic approach to education.
Taylor's International School Kuala Lumpur is centrally located just to the east of Kuala Lumpur city centre, five minutes from the famous Petronas Twin Towers, and can easily be found on Google maps.
The School
Our campus is located very close to the CBD, and the main shopping malls of KL city centre. The school has transformed from a Malaysian curriculum school with a rich 30 year history into now its 10th year as an International Curriculum School.
With a current enrolment of over 1200 students (50% Asian expatriates and 50% Malaysian) and around 40 different nationalities, our school is a busy, thriving community of learners. Approximately 10% of teachers at the school are expatriates with the remainder of the teachers being Malaysian. We are a truly international school that is very proud of its Malaysian roots and identity providing a rapidly developing, vibrant multicultural learning environment.
Taylor's International School offers a holistic education from Early Years to IGCSE, and follows the National Curriculum of England at Key Stages 1, 2 and 3, adapted for Malaysia. All students study Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin. The school follows IGCSE courses from CAIE.
Our curriculum is so much more than just academic lessons and as an International Curriculum School, we also place emphasis on academic excellence, character building and physical health and development.
The school is very active outside of lessons, with many opportunities in sport, debate and public speaking; Model United Nations, Interact and charity work, Music and performance,
For more information and details of the school, please see our web site at www.tis.edu.my/campus/kuala-lumpur or visit our social media pages at www.facebook.com/TISKL or www.instagram.com/tiskualalumpur_official/
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