Science Teacher (Y5-8)

The Prince of Wales Island International School (POWIIS- Tanjung Bungah Campus), located on Penang Island, Malaysia, offers teachers an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly competent, caring learning community. Proudly offering a context relevant version of the English National Curriculum, the school strives to meet the needs of the local and international community in Penang, providing high-quality education for children aged 3 to 13 years old.

POWIIS Tanjung Bungah provides an excellent, holistic education for its students. Our teachers work in a supportive environment which values professional competency, collaboration and personal development. Truth, Wisdom, Integrity and Kindness are tenets to which we hold ourselves and all in our community accountable.

Applications are invited from outstanding practitioners who are committed to implementing an engaging and challenging science curriculum for students in Year 5 to Year 8. They should be highly resourceful, forward-thinking professionals who are passionate about their subject and who show a willingness to lead by example. Candidates must be able to teach biology, physics and chemistry components and will have taught GCSE or iGCSE sciences. While teaching alone, this position comes with a middle leadership responsibility. Please note, all teachers are expected to contribute to the school’s extra-curricular programme.

Applicants must have at least 3 years of teaching experience and ideally at a recognised international school. All applicants must also hold a bachelor’s degree, and/or a post-graduate qualification in education (e.g. PGCE). 

To apply for the position, please submit your application by 31st January. Further details about the Prince of Wales Island International School- Tanjung Bungah can be found on the school’s website- www.powiis.edu.my

The Prince of Wales Island 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 safe recruitment practices and we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.