Academic Guidance Counselor/Teaching Position - Malaysia

Byron Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a compassionate and organized Guidance Teacher to join their Grade 12 team. The role involves supporting students’ academic and personal development through one-on-one counselling and contributing to school-wide well-being initiatives. The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education and experience in student counselling. Teachers will receive a competitive salary and attractive benefits including welfare allowances and medical insurance.

Benefits

Monthly Basic Salary: RM 11,620 - RM 16,960

Welfare Allowance - RM 1,500 per month

Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of teaching/counselling experience at high school level.
• Experience with university admissions processes (Canadian, UK, US).
• Proficiency in using technology to support counselling and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic counselling to Grade 12 students.
• Guide students in course selection and academic planning.
• Support students throughout the university application process.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Counseling skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Secondary School Guidance Counsellor certification

Job description

Byron Recruitment is now accepting applications from professionally qualified teachers interested in joining one of Malaysia's top International School Groups in January 2026. With 3 campuses that offer Cambridge, Ontario and IB curricula; from Primary to Secondary and including a College Matriculation Program, there are many exciting and rewarding teaching opportunities in Malaysia.

We are seeking a compassionate, organised, and student-centred Guidance Teacher to join our Grade 12 team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting students’ academic and personal development through one-on-one counselling, academic pathway planning, and university application guidance. In addition, the Guidance Teacher will support students with social-emotional concerns and contribute to school-wide well-being initiatives.

This role also includes teaching one class per day, with flexibility in subject area—ideally in Social Studies, Business Studies, English, or Mathematics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide academic counselling to Grade 12/Pre-University students

• Guide students in course selection and academic planning aligned with their post-secondary goals

• Support students throughout the university application process, including essay writing, documentation, and interview preparation

• Offer counselling and support on social-emotional matters, including stress, motivation, and personal well-being

• Contribute to the planning and delivery of school-wide well-being and mental health initiatives

• Teach one class per day, in a subject area aligned with the teacher’s expertise and school needs

• Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents/guardians, and staff

• Collaborate with faculty and administrative teams on student support strategies and programming

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education and appropriate undergraduate degree(s) in one or more teachable subjects

• Knowledge of the Canadian (Ontario) curriculum is an asset

• Secondary School Guidance Counsellor certification or equivalent training is preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of teaching and/or counselling experience at the secondary/high school level

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration from the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) is preferred

• Experience with university admissions processes (Canadian, UK, US, and/or international pathways)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English (written and spoken)

• Proficiency in using technology to support counselling and teaching

• Demonstrated ability to foster a supportive and respectful school environment

If you are looking for a new teaching experience in South East Asia and an opportunity to join a fast growing, learner centered international school group we want to hear from you. We are looking for teachers for all age groups and subjects. Intake sessions for new teachers take place twice a year - in early July and again each January.

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Teacher Benefits:

• Monthly Basic Salary: RM 11,620 - RM 16,960 per month

• Contract period: 12 month

• Standard Allowances:

• Welfare Allowance - RM 1,500 per month

• Family Allowance - up to RM 1,500 per month

• Return Flights

• Shipping Allowance

• Annual Flight Allowance

• Medical Leave : 14 days per calendar year

• Medical Insurance

• Personal Accident Insurance

• Accommodation: First 14 days upon first entry to the country

• Contract Extension Incentives: 2 to 3 months’ gross salary based on length of contract extension signed

• Retirement Fund - min. of 11% of salary contributed by each teacher and an additional 12% contribution from the school

About The Schools:

Sunway City - Kuala Lumpur

• New, state of the art International School Campus (Grand Opening January 2023)

• Ontario, IB and IGCSE Curricula

• KG to 12

• Most teachers live within walking distance of the school

• New modern city with great public transit, entertainment and food options

Sunway College - Matriculation Programme

• Housed on the grounds of Sunway College in Sunway City

• Providing Ontario Grade 12 school year for students to complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma prior to attending university
  

Iskandar, Johor

• Ontario, Canada Curriculum and IBDP for Grades 11 and 12

• Pre-Kto 12 school

• Small school with approximately 500 students.

• Most teachers live within walking distance of the school

• Linked to Singapore by causeways, Johor is known for it's beautiful beaches and rain-forest

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