Physics Teacher

About our Group

Straits International School 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. As a school, we pride ourselves on the level of care we give to our students. The motto, ‘Not for me, Not for you, But for us,’ really captures what we are trying to do; we aim to combine academic rigour with a key sense of kindness, personal responsibility and determination to overcome challenges. Our schools have a wide range of resources and support to enhance our students’ success. 

We are now recruiting for the following position:

Physics and Maths teacher. Experience teaching KS3 Science and Maths - KS5 is strongly recommended. 

About the role

SIS staff work hard, stay flexible and are resilient in the face of challenges. We value staff who will do all they can to push the school forward, be proactive and have the interests of our wonderful students at heart. In return, they will find fantastic children, the personal freedom to be innovative in what they teach and the trust to help develop the school and shape its future.

The ideal candidate will positively contribute to a school culture with no limits to what can be achieved. They will have a degree, a teaching qualification, plus considerable teaching experience and knowledge of the curriculum. This person should be a strong team player, someone who is ready to embrace change and new challenges. 

The right candidate will also meet visa-related restrictions (including a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience) and must meet the Malaysian immigration visa requirements.

Straits International School, Rawang

At SIS, Rawang, we offer a challenging curriculum for all students from Nursery to IGCSE (pre-university coming soon). We have a growth mindset, embrace the diversity of our community, and endeavour to challenge the minds of our students.

At SIS, we strive to have an aspirational culture that encourages students to realise their gifts and talents. It is our responsibility to nurture and guide every individual. The school's welcoming, family atmosphere is grounded in the commitment to ambition, courage, integrity, openness and respect.

The quality of life in KL is very high and offers a wide range of activities and food to try. KL has long served as the link between Asia’s great kingdoms and an important outlet to the markets of Europe and the Middle East. With English widely spoken, Malaysia is often referred to as ‘easy Asia’; you can stroll through streets filled with exceptional art, amazing cafes and interesting shops. Conversely, you can visit one of the many malls that house stores from the UK, Australia and the US. It is voted as one of the top ten places in the world to live!

Our salaries are competitive, and our staff have good savings potential. A generous housing allowance is provided, and the quality of life here is excellent. We believe that everyone should enjoy coming to school.

In joining our fast-paced international environment, you will lead the delivery of the National Curriculum, IGCSE and finally, the A level programmes (CIE accredited). You will challenge your students to set ambitious targets for themselves and seek out and implement innovative teaching practices to enhance the student experience and outcomes.

Application/Selection Process:

The closing date for application is February 18th, 2022, but we reserve the right to appoint early for the right candidate. First-round interviews will take place virtually with the Head of Secondary, while the shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Head of Secondary and the Principal.

Please send your letter of application along with your CV to the Head of Secondary, Mr John O'Connor (john.connor@sisgroup.edu.my).

Please ‘cc’ our HR representative, Ms Mildred Jeevitha (mildred.jeevitha@sisgroup.edu.my), into the email. 

Straits International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices aligned with 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 a CV and qualification checking, interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.