English Teacher

Job starts                 August 2025

Location                   Penang, Malaysia

Contract type          Full Time

Contract term:         Fixed Term

An amazing opportunity awaits you in Malaysia!  

Purpose of Role  

This position is open to dynamic and inspiring teachers who have a passion for delivering excellent attainment and achievement in English and Literature.

Tenby Schools Penang

Located in Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Tenby Schools Penang stands out for its state-of-the-art STEAM Engine building, bringing Robotics, Virtual Reality, Music and Technologies into everyday learning, making it one of the leading schools in Malaysia for STEAM

If you're looking for a vibrant, progressive, and supportive school community, we encourage you to explore more about Tenby Schools Penang. Visit our website at http://www.tenby.edu.my/penang or follow us on social media to stay updated.

We look forward to welcoming talented individuals who share our commitment to excellence in education.

ISP Malaysia

ISP Malaysia operates the Tenby Schools, Asia Pacific Schools and Straits International Schools where we are strategically located covering the Klang Valley, Perak, Penang and Johor within Malaysia

Key benefits 

•  A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognized and valued.
•   A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of decision-making.
• An embedded whole campus commitment to professional development and a commitment to serving others.
•  A peer network of like-minded teaching colleagues and support from non-academic staff. 
•  Access to expertise, best practice sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures. 
• A commitment to employee well-being.

The successful candidate will

• Demonstrate a passion for education and a desire to improve the life chances of all students.
•  Embrace with an ethical and vision led approach that supports and develops English learning, delivered by a strong team of informed practitioners.
•  Have the ability to empower and motivate students to engage with their learning.
•  Maintain and develop the school’s ethos of diversity, inclusivity and equality of opportunity.

Core Purpose

The postholder will:

• Ensure the highest possible standards of education through the promotion of effective teaching and learning
• Make use of best research-based evidence to inform pedagogical practice in the teaching of English and Literature.
• Support the development of a comprehensive programme of extra-curricular opportunities, to foster a love of all things English.

Please refer to the recruitment pack for a more detailed outline of this role.

We offer: 

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

• Competitive salary
• Fee discount for children of employees
• Medical outpatient and insurance benefits 
• Personal Accident insurance coverage
• Generous contributions to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF) up to 23% of salary per annum (11% employee contribution + 12% employer contribution) payable as a lump sum on leaving Malaysia.
• Fee reduction for children of employees 
• Flight and shipping allowance at the beginning and end of the contract
• Support with accommodation for the first two weeks after your arrival

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles   

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

All postholders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.   

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging  

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background, or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.  

How to apply:  

Interested candidates are invited to send in a letter of application including the reasons for applying together with a comprehensive CV, a recent passport-size photograph, and contact details of three referees (one of which must be from your current school) to hr.penang@tenby.edu.my  

For more information about Tenby schools please visit our website at www.tenby.edu.my

Early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date of 6th January 2025 . Shortlisted candidates should be available for interview at the beginning of January 2025.