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Primary Class Teacher - January 2026 Start

Kinabalu International School

Sabah

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
15 November 2025

Job overview

The Role:
At Kinabalu International School we are dedicated to providing an excellent education in a caring, respectful environment, challenging students to achieve their full potential as successful global citizens.

  • We are curious, creative and encourage everyone to explore new ideas and perspectives.
  • We are reflective, taking time to learn from our experiences and grow.
  • We collaborate, working together to achieve shared goals and make a positive impact.
  • We are courageous and embrace challenges.
  • We are respectful, treating everyone with dignity and kindness and we celebrate diversity.
KIS is continuing to grow and we are looking for an excellent Primary class teacher to join for an January 2026 start. There may be additional leadership opportunities for the right candidate.

Applicants must have a recognised teaching qualification, a minimum of two years experience and demonstrated success teaching in the primary classroom.
Applicants must be committed team players who are keen to contribute to the ongoing development of our busy and forward-looking school, and willing to play a full part in the school’s pastoral care and extra-curricular programmes. Excellent spoken and written English language skills are essential.

Successful candidates will be offered an initial two and a half year contract that can be extended as one or two-year contracts. For further information about the school please see our website at: https://www.kis.edu.my.

How to Apply
Applications should be submitted by e-mail to jobs@kis.edu.my and should include:
  • A letter of application
  • A two-page curriculum vitae
  • A recent passport photograph
  • The contact details of at least three referees (one of which must be your current Head of School)
Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.

The deadline for applications is 15th November  2025

Early applications are encouraged and KIS reserves the right to make an appointment before the published deadline if an exceptional candidate is found. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About KIS:
Kinabalu International School is a not-for-profit, parent owned school and is located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo). KIS has gained an excellent reputation for delivering a high quality education for nearly 50 years. Our school is a founding member and active participant of what is now FOBISIA(Federation of British International Schools in Asia) as well as being a CIS accredited school. KIS is a Green Flag Eco-School and is very committed to environmental sustainability.
KIS delivers a rigorous academic education for students aged 3 to 18, based on the English National Curriculum and the Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level programmes. In addition to a demanding academic curriculum, students participate in a wide range of sporting, performing arts and co-curricular activities.

The school currently caters for approximately 460 students from over 30 different nations, employs a highly professional international teaching staff and enjoys an excellent reputation. Our students are highly motivated, hardworking and a pleasure to teach. We have a very friendly and supportive staff team, and strong links with parents and the local community.

Kinabalu International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Services or relevant Police Authorities.





















About Kinabalu International School

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  • Kinabalu International School
  • Off Jalan Khidmat Bukit Padang, P.O Box 12080, Kota Kinabalu
  • Sabah
  • 88822
  • Malaysia

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“At Kinabalu International School we are dedicated to providing an excellent education in a caring, respectful environment, challenging students to achieve their full potential as successful global citizens”.

Kinabalu International School (KIS) is East Malaysia’s leading international school – a proudly 100% non-profit, parent-owned and governed institution delivering high-quality education for over 50 years. Located in the coastal city of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (Borneo), we are a vibrant and inclusive community of 450+ students from more than 25 nationalities, united by a shared commitment to excellence, character and global citizenship.

At the heart of our culture is The KIS Way – the values that shape who we are, how we learn, and what we believe a global citizen is:

  • We are curious, creative and encourage everyone to explore new ideas and perspectives.
  • We are reflective, taking time to learn from our experiences and grow.
  • We collaborate, working together to achieve shared goals and make a positive impact.
  • We are courageous and embrace challenges.
  • We are respectful, treating everyone with dignity and kindness and we celebrate diversity.


We deliver a British-style curriculum, offering Cambridge IGCSE and International A-Levels, with results consistently among the strongest in Malaysia. Our graduates go on to leading universities across the UK, Australia, Canada, Europe and Asia.

KIS was recently recognised as Malaysia’s "Most Progressive International School" at the Malaysian Education & TVET Awards, reflecting our commitment to innovation, inclusion and impact.

As a non-profit school, every ringgit is reinvested to enhance learning, wellbeing, facilities and opportunities for students. Through our strategic plan Vision 28, we are building a school that shapes future-ready global citizens—young people who are confident, compassionate and equipped to make a positive difference.

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