Chemistry Cover Teacher

Asia Pacific Schools; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

EPF pension contribution

Fee discount for employees' children

Medical benefits

Training opportunities

Paid leaves

Job summary

Asia Pacific Schools is seeking a Chemistry Cover Teacher (Maternity) for November 2026 start, to join our international school community in the Klang Valley. The role focuses on maintaining high standards of teaching and student welfare within the Chemistry department, while collaborating with colleagues to sustain curriculum progression and school values.

Applicants should hold a Certificate or Diploma in Education, with preferably at least three years of secondary teaching experience, and be

Qualifications

• Must possess a Certificate or Diploma in Education or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of secondary school teaching experience preferred.
• Able to teach in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Support for students: work with small groups, provide feedback on progress, attend to wellbeing and welfare, promote inclusion, and model positive behavior.
• Support for teachers: prepare classrooms, display work, maintain student records as requested, support behaviour management, and liaise with parents.
• Support for the curriculum: provide curricular resources, assist ICT in learning activities, prepare and maintain equipment.
• Support for the school: safeguard, health and safety, teamwork, and contribution to school ethos and inclusion.

Skills

English instruction

Bahasa Malaysia instruction

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Education

Job description

Asia Pacific Schools is one of the most renowned schools in the Klang Valley, serving about 1,800 children across the International Curriculum and Malaysian National Curriculum. Our approach to children’s education and growth encompasses academic rigor, pastoral care, and genuine relationships, with appropriate tools and technology seamlessly binding it all together. In doing so, we are developing well-rounded, confident individuals who are ready for the challenges of the world.

Asia Pacific Schools (APS) is extremely pleased to be part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a dynamic network of 60+ schools in 16 different countries committed to an organisational learning culture of ‘getting better’.

The Asia Pacific Schools promotes equality and is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, as well as providing employees with a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

• 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 practices sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures
• A commitment to employee well-being

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Pension fund contribution to an Employee Provident Fund
• Fee discount for children of employees
• Outpatient and inpatient medical benefits
• Training opportunities
• Paid leaves (e.g., medical, hospitalization, paternity, compassionate, etc.)

ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Chemistry Cover Teacher (Maternity)

We are seeking to hire a Chemistry Cover Teacher (Maternity) with experience in an international school for commencement November 2026.

Purpose of Role

To lead learning through a supportive and trusting environment within the department. Innovation and creativity are developed at every level by encouraging collaboration, reflection, effective time management and communication. This in turn will allow positive progression of both the team and the curriculum.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students.

Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect.

We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively.

We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Learn continuously.

Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key responsibilities

Support for students

• To work with small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher.
• Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher.
• Attend to children’s personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene, minor first aid and welfare matters.
• Establish good relationships with students, be a role model by presenting a positive personal image and respond appropriately to individual needs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
• Encourage students to act independently as appropriate.

Support for Teachers

• Provide curricular clerical/admin support.
• Under the direction of the teacher prepare the classroom for lessons including display work as appropriate and clear afterwards.
• Undertake student record keeping as requested (for example, provide a written statement on student’s progress to the teacher).
• Support the teacher in managing student behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and report on information from parents/carers to the teacher.

Support for the Curriculum

• Provide curriculum / resource support.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop students’ competence and independence in its use.
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist students in their use.

Support for the School

• Be aware of and comply with safeguarding procedures, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting any concerns to the relevant member of staff.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.
• Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team.
• Assist in the supervision of classroom and outdoor activities.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all student have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Attend relevant meetings.
• Participate in training, including relevant learning strategies and other learning activities and appraisal, where required.

(Please note that this Job Description sets out the main duties associated with the stated purpose of the post. It is assumed that other duties of a similar level/nature undertaken within the section are not excluded because they are not itemised. The duties of this post could vary from time to time as a result of new legislation; changes in technology or policy and in that case appropriate training may be given to enable the post holder to undertake this new/varied work.)

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

• Fully and positively participate in the school’s performance appraisal scheme in order to develop and enhance personal and service performance
• Undertake any other reasonable duties requested/assigned as required by SLT or Line Manager, especially with regard to the school’s administrative function
• Ensure adherence to school policies including those relating to Safeguarding, Race Equality, Equal Opportunities, Code of Conduct and Health & Safety.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess at least a Certificate or Diploma in Education or its equivalent.
• Preferably with minimum three (3) year’ of Secondary school teaching experience.
• Able to guide and teach in languages (English, Bahasa Malaysia)

Person specification

• Patient, responsible, and passionate about teaching.
• Friendly and loving towards children.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and people for whom they are responsible for with whom they come into contact.
• Ability to commence employment in November 2026.

ISP Core Competencies

Cognitive

• Curious and agile

Interpersonal

• Empathetic and emotionally intelligent

Self-Leadership

• Amazing Learner

Digital

• Technologically literate

Global

• Role models the ISP Principles.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and 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 of 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.

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As part of International Schools Partnership - iSP, we belong to a global family dedicated to growing curious, confident minds. Every person in our community is a lifelong learner be it a student, teacher or a member of staff.

Asia Pacific Schools comprises two diverse yet closely aligned schools - Asia Pacific Smart School (APSS) and Asia Pacific International School (APIS), and it fosters strong collaboration among educators from diverse countries and cultures. Both schools share a unified vision - to value respect, integrity, and excellence, and recognise each student's uniqueness to support their academic and personal growth.