Drama Teacher

Sri KDU International School - Kota Damansara; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative international school in Petaling Jaya is seeking a passionate Drama Teacher to join their team starting August 2026. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant education degree and will be knowledgeable of the National Curriculum for England. This role focuses on developing outstanding leaders through engaging teaching methods and active student participation. Applicants should demonstrate empathy, high expectations, and a commitment to international-mindedness. Apply through the Job Application Form with your CV. Interviews may occur in Kuala Lumpur or online.

Qualifications

• Must possess a relevant education degree or a PGCE or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum for England is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a high-quality British curriculum international school will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and encourage the next generation of leaders.
• Plan and deliver excellent learning and teaching.
• Assess, provide feedback, and report on student learning and progress.
• Demonstrate international-mindedness and global citizenship.

Skills

Knowledge of the National Curriculum for England

Experience in a high-quality British curriculum school

Empathy towards students

Effective assessment strategies

Education

Relevant education degree or PGCE

Job description

Sri KDU International School Damansara is looking to appoint an innovative and dynamic Drama Teacher to join our talented, dedicated and friendly Secondary Team from August 2026 to develop and encourage the next generation of leaders. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving, forward thinking international school that continues to grow and enhance its learning environment.

Must possess a relevant education degree or a PGCE or equivalent.

Knowledge of the National Curriculum for England, Cambridge International IGCSE Curriculum is highly desirable.

Experience working in a high-quality British curriculum international school will be an advantage.

Sri KDU Schools are part of XCL Education, a Southeast Asia-focused education group dedicated to equipping students with the tools, mindset, and they need to confidently navigate the uncertain future.

Sri KDU Schools understand that our teachers are the most important resource to afford our students a first-rate academic and holistic international education.

We believe that education is about enrichment, not only of the individual but of the communities within which those individuals live and therefore of society in general.

About the Role

A clear focus on learning is the foundation stone of Sri KDU teacher standards, which guide and inform our approach to our students' learning and development across each age range. We are inviting applications from teachers who are fully aligned with this ethos and demonstrate the following:

Know their students as people and how they learn

It is an expectation that Sri KDU Teachers have detailed knowledge of not only the developmental characteristics and learning needs of the students they teach, but also their personalities and who they are as people. This requires real empathy to meet the wide variety of individual learning and pastoral needs of international school students with differing linguistic, cultural and educational circumstances.

Plan and deliver excellent learning and teaching

It is an expectation that Sri KDU Teachers not only have up-to-date knowledge of their respective curricula but they have high expectations for their students and as a result, set challenging learning goals. We want our students to gain the best results they are capable of. Therefore, Sri KDU teachers use a variety of learning and teaching strategies, ideas, resources and digital technology to support their students in achieving these goals and results. They encourage their students to develop a love of learning, exploring ideas and discovering the world about them. They encourage active student participation in classes with an emphasis on understanding, creativity and critical thinking so our are able to work confidently with others.

Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning and progress

Sri KDU Teachers are skilled and effective users of assessment for supporting and developing learning. They are able to use a range of assessment strategies and data to inform students of their progress, which aids their planning and reporting of student progress and design appropriate intervention and support.

Demonstrate international-mindedness and global citizenship

Sri KDU Teachers appreciate the different perspectives and beliefs of people from different countries, cultures, religions, and languages by showing politeness, respect, kindness, and concern. They promote these values throughout every aspect of the school with the aim developing our students to be ethical global citizens that possess a high sense of self-worth, knowing the differences between right and wrong and doing the right thing when it comes to making choices.

Engage professionally in learning and with the community

Sri KDU Teachers are given access to top-quality professional learning and participate collaboratively with colleagues to improve their practice. They hold themselves accountable to the highest professional standards in their interactions with colleagues, students and parents.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people, and we expect all staff, volunteers, and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to thorough vetting procedures, including background checks, reference checks, and verification of qualifications.

Job Application Guide

Please apply through the Job Application Form and attach your CV as part of the submission.

Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and we reserve the right to make an early appointment.

Interviews may take place in Kuala Lumpur or online.

Provide a supporting statement indicating why you would be a suitable candidate for the role detailing how you would help us achieve our Promises:

An explanation of what makes outstanding learning.