Secondary English Teacher

A Great Opportunity Awaits you in Malaysia

We are looking for Secondary English Teacher to help us guide the school and work with our colleagues to take us to the next level. If you want to be part of our team you will need to be passionate about learning and knowledgeable about the factors that affect learning. You will be good at working with and inspiring your colleagues, our students and their parents. 

Safeguarding

We care about our whole community, young people and adults. Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our community and to this end we have rigorous safeguarding policies and procedures that we all must follow. Everyone is responsible for safeguarding our children and we have a culture of safeguarding training in all our schools.

The Role

 We are looking for someone who:

•  Puts children at the heart of everything they do and cares about their well being.
•  Enjoys being a team player willing to work with, learn from and help develop others.
•  Is an inspiring English teacher with a proven track record in making students better.
•  Has a genuine interest in English language and Literature and a desire to pass this onto young people.
•  Is an outstanding teaching practitioner with a teaching qualification (minimum PGCE or equivalent).
•  Has experience or ability of teaching English Language and Literature at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5.
•  Is someone who recognises and rewards excellent learning.
•  Is a strong communicator, who is personable, caring and passionate with high expectations of themselves and others. You want to get better!
•  Is committed to their own continued professional development and excited about professional learning conversations with like minded colleagues.
•  Is committed to safeguarding and sees the pastoral responsibilities of a teacher as central to everyone’s role.

 In return we offer:

• A culture of trust, where all contributions are recognised and respected.
• Passionate, positive, highly skilled, and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of every decision.
• Allocated support through our Leadership Teams to support you in developing an exceptional learning school.
• An embedded whole trust commitment to professional development and a commitment to serving others.
• A peer network of like-minded leaders.
• A real commitment to work-life balance – we remember we are human beings first and educators second!
• Great employee benefits.

The Package

This is a two-year contract with an option to renew at the end. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Generous contributions to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
• Medical coverage
• Relocation allowance
• Fee reduction for children of employees
• Medical insurance
• Flight at the beginning and end of the contract and annually on the subsequent contracts

Safer Recruitment

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

Interviews

Initial interviews will be completed through Microsoft Teams. Final interviews may be carried out face-to-face whenever possible.

HOW TO APPLY

The closing date is 5th January 2025 but interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as interviews may be arranged before the deadline.

Candidates are invited to apply via Jobvite and attach a comprehensive CV with a recent passport-size photograph and contact details of three (3) referees from each latest employers (one of whom must be your current Head of School).

We follow safe recruitment practices which are 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 an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

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