Chemistry Teacher

Stonyhurst International School Penang; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonyhurst International School Penang invites a qualified Chemistry Teacher for a full-time, on-site role in Malaysia. You will plan and deliver engaging chemistry lessons, prepare resources, assess pupil progress, and provide constructive feedback to support learning.

Collaborate in departmental activities and school events while upholding safeguarding and values-based education. The successful candidate will contribute to a caring school culture, align with the curriculum, and foster

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry or related field.
• PGCE / iPGCE or QTS (if applicable).
• Strong teaching skills with demonstrated classroom instruction and pupil engagement.
• Expertise in Chemistry Education with solid subject knowledge.
• Experience designing differentiated lessons, assessments, and laboratory activities.
• Effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
• Experience teaching secondary school chemistry, ideally in an international or values-based school setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging chemistry lessons aligned with the curriculum.
• Prepare lesson plans and resources for delivery.
• Teach chemistry across appropriate grade levels and assess pupil progress.
• Provide constructive feedback to support academic growth.
• Participate in departmental meetings, co-curriculars, and school events.
• Maintain high standards of classroom management and safeguarding.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families to support pupils’ holistic development.

Skills

Strong teaching skills

Effective communication

Pupil engagement

Collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Degree in Chemistry

PGCE / iPGCE or QTS

Job description

Company Description

Stonyhurst International School, Penang is a coeducational school serving learners aged 3 to 18 from diverse religious and secular backgrounds. The school offers a rigorous, traditional academic curriculum supported by highly personalized pastoral care. Staff are expected to know and support each pupil as an individual and to foster a culture of care, compassion, and commitment across the school community. As a sister school to Stonyhurst College in the UK, Stonyhurst International School, Penang shares a strong values-based ethos that promotes intellectual, spiritual, and emotional growth. The school is committed to providing a high-quality international education within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Role Description

The Chemistry Teacher is a full-time, on-site role based at Stonyhurst International School, Penang in Malaysia. The role involves planning and delivering engaging and challenging chemistry lessons that align with the school’s curriculum and values. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing lesson plans and resources, teaching chemistry across appropriate grade levels, assessing and recording pupil progress, and providing constructive feedback to support academic growth. The Chemistry Teacher will contribute to the wider life of the school through participation in departmental meetings, co-curricular activities, and school events, while maintaining high standards of classroom management and safeguarding. The role also involves collaborating with colleagues and families to support pupils’ holistic development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry, or a related field.


• PGCE / iPGCE or with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), if applicable.PGCE / iPGCE or with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), if applicable.


• Strong teaching skills, with demonstrated ability in classroom instruction, pupil engagement, and inclusive pedagogical practices.


• Expertise in Chemistry Education, with solid subject knowledge and the ability to make complex concepts accessible and relevant.


• Experience with Lesson Planning, including designing differentiated lessons, assessments, and laboratory activities.


• Effective Communication skills, including clear explanation of concepts, constructive feedback, and collaborative work with colleagues.


• Experience teaching secondary school chemistry, ideally in an international or values-based school setting.


• Commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing, and the school’s ethos of care, compassion, and respect.