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Secondary Lead Teacher

Secondary Lead Teacher

Beaconhouse Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
18 April 2020

Job overview

We are seeking to recruit an experienced well qualified and enthusiastic Secondary Lead Teacher to join our motivated team. 

The successful candidate will join a creative and supportive department, playing a key role in the improvement of the academic success within the school. All our teaching staff are expected to be fully involved in the extra-curricular life of the school.

This is an exciting time to join Beaconhouse Malaysia and we welcome applications from teachers looking for an opportunity to secure their initial overseas position or from experience international educators.

Description

Beaconhouse International Schools are located in popular areas of Kuala Lumpur. We offer a broad and balanced education that recognises the importance of academic success without underestimating the role that education plays in helping pupils to develop a wider understanding of themselves and others. 

Our curriculum is based upon the Cambridge International Curriculum and is supplemented by the English National Curriculum, Early Years Foundation Stage but also reflects the local needs of our student body. External Examinations are available at IGCSE level in all subjects and student progression is supported by Checkpoint tests in years 6 and 9. 

The Role

We invite dedicated and suitably qualified candidates to join us as a Lead Teacher to work with all teachers across the secondary school.  This is an interesting position and will suit someone who is keen to support and empower colleagues. The successful applicant will take on the role of lead teacher and work alongside a team of local teachers in delivering the curriculum as well as developing teaching and learning across the school. 

The main facets to the position would be to develop pedagogical practice across all classes and subjects; develop the use of data; formative assessment; planning and developing the use of digital learning across all subjects. There will be a similar position in the Primary School.

Ideal candidates will 

• Be qualified to teach in your home country with teacher registration

• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience for Malaysian visa purposes

• Have excellent knowledge and understanding of effective teaching and modern pedagogical approaches to students ages 11 to 16 years old, including integrating digital learning across the curriculum

• Have experience of Cambridge International Curriculum in Lower Secondary and IGCSE or the English National Curriculum. Experience of all three of these  programmes would be an advantage. 

• Be fluent in spoken and written English

• possess the ability to inspire, motivate, challenge, support and empower students in their care

• experience of leadership and supporting colleagues 

• demonstrate a proven track record of raising attainment in the classroom and will ideally have successful experience of teaching at this level

• be willing to contribute to wider school initiatives and the curriculum 

Contract

The initial contract will be for two years renewable by negotiation on its completion.

Interviews

Short listed candidates will be initially interviewed via Skype or in person depending on location.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited make an application using the Quick Apply button below. Complete all sections of the application form; upload a letter of application and current CV, including a recent photograph as part of the CV.

The letter of application should include reasons for applying to Beaconhouse Malaysia, outlining your particular strengths or expertise, examples of innovative practice and integrating digital learning in your teaching and any examples of empowering or developing colleagues. 

Beaconhouse Malaysia reserves the right to employ before the advertised deadline. It is therefore essential that you send applications as soon as possible. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all offers of employment are subject to a criminal record check (DBS or equivalent).

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About Beaconhouse Malaysia Sdn Bhd

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+60 5632 2100

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The Beaconhouse group is considered to be the largest school system of its kind, operating schools in different parts of the world including Malaysia, United Kingdom, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Philippines, Belgium and Thailand. It has provided quality education from preschool to post-graduate level for over forty years.

Beaconhouse Malaysia currently owns and operates thirteen schools within the Klang Valley, nine of which are pre-schools, two private primary and secondary schools which offer the national curriculum and two international schools, offering Cambridge IGSCE programme. At Beaconhouse we prepare students for their future. We empower and inspire them to reach for excellence and to become independent global learners. We provide a solid foundation from pre-school to senior school allowing children to harness their individual character and talent in the pursuit of educational success.

Our core focus is to deliver high-quality academic programs that enable students to achieve their intellectual potential, develop confidence and lifelong-learning skills to improve their prospects beyond school. Our trained, caring and highly motivated teachers provide effective teaching, while giving students the personal attention, advice and support needed. With high standards that demand up-to-date teaching skills and a range of challenging programmes, Beaconhouse School System brings success within the reach of every student.

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