Whole School PE Teacher

We are seeking to recruit an experienced well qualified and enthusiastic PE 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 to teach as a whole school (FS, KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4) PE teacher.  We follow the Cambridge International Education programmes throughout the school leading to IGCSE. 

The job is to:

• teach PE across the whole school
• develop co-curricular programme, which will lead to the Junior Award Scheme for Schools and The Duke of Edinburgh International Award.
• develop competitive inter-schools sports events and competitions

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

• 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

Due to the current situation with the uncertainty of schools re-opening and immigration borders closed, we can only consider applicants already residing in Malaysia.

Applicants should have experience of teaching in an International School in Malaysia or elsewhere.

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).