Primary Teacher

Job starts                 August 2025

Location                   Penang, Malaysia

Contract type          Full Time

Contract term:         Fixed Term

Purpose of Role  

To lead our International Primary School and its staff in delivering exceptional learning experiences and outstanding success for all students. To be a positive, reflective, and collaborative member of the campus leadership team, contributing to the holistic development of our students and fostering strong learning partnerships.

Tenby International School Penang

At Tenby Schools Penang, part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP)—a global network of 85+ schools across 23 countries—we are proud to offer an international and cosmopolitan learning environment. Our diverse campus hosts students from over 30 countries, providing them with a world-class education in a state-of-the-art facility. 

With nearly 60 years of pioneering experience in international education in Malaysia, Tenby Schools Penang has established a reputation for excellence in staff development and delivering high-quality teaching and learning. What sets us apart is our unique integration of a Private Malaysian School and an International School, fostering a truly unified and inclusive educational experience.

Located on the island of Penang, we are one of the leading schools in the region. 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 and follow us on social media to stay updated.

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

Key benefits

A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognised 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 practise sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures. 

A commitment to employee well-being. 

We also 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

To find out more about this opportunity – please access the information booklet under the key documents.

Candidates are invited to apply via Jobvite and attach a comprehensive CV with recent passport-size photograph and contact details of three referees (one of which must be from your current school). Please click here to apply:

https://careers.internationalschoolspartnership.com/jobs/11902947-primary-teacher

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 post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures 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 27 December 2024. Shortlisted candidates should be available for interview at the beginning of January 2025.