EAL Specialist Teachers

Tenby International School Tropicana Aman; Teluk Panglima Garang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Selangor is seeking an EAL Specialist Teacher. The role includes teaching English to EAL students and helping them integrate into the curriculum. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Education and experience in teaching English. Responsibilities also involve analyzing student progress and developing improvement plans. A collaborative approach with other teachers and staff is essential, as well as a commitment to safeguarding principles.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in teaching English at KS3 and KS4.
• Should possess a strong background in literature and language.

Responsibilities

• Teach EAL students and help them assimilate into the curriculum.
• Create and implement EAL Teaching and Improvement Plans.
• Analyze assessment data to monitor student progress.

Skills

Teaching English

Assessment and tracking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant field

Job description

About Tenby Tropicana Aman

Tenby Tropicana Aman opened in 2018. The school sits on a purpose-built campus in a suburban area of Tropicana Aman, just outside Kuala Lumpur. With over 500 students aged 3‑16 across primary and secondary, the vibrant school fosters a happy atmosphere and a strong sense of community.

The primary school follows the National Curriculum for England, incorporating the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). In secondary, the National Curriculum for England is delivered at Key Stage 3 leading up to IGCSE. We offer a wide range of IGCSE subjects and are an accredited centre for CAIE, Oxford AQA and Edexcel.

Tenby Tropicana Aman is part of ISP Malaysia, one of Malaysia’s leading education groups that operates Tenby Schools, Asia Pacific Schools and Straits International Schools across Klang Valley and beyond.

EAL Specialist Teacher – Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for English Language teaching and assimilation into the mainstream curriculum for EAL students having little or no English language skills.
• Equip EAL students with the necessary English vocabulary, oral and writing skills.
• Work closely with parents, class and subject teachers to continuously support the English needs of EAL students.
• Successfully write and implement EAL Teaching and Improvement/Development Plans.
• Analyse assessment data to measure EAL students’ progress.
• Deliver INSET/training to staff as part of the CPD programme.
• Assist the School with developing greater ‘impact on learning’ practices.
• Possess excellent knowledge and experience of assessment and tracking to inform student progress, including the use of standardised tests.
• Contribute to the wider School Community.

Line Management

The EAL Specialist Teacher will report to the Head of Secondary.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education or any other relevant field.
• Experience in teaching English at KS3 and KS4, with a strong background in literature, language or related fields.

ISP Core Competencies

Cognitive

• Curious and agile – learns by questioning, exploring and investigating.
• Self‑motivated; develops goals, monitors progress and adapts plans as necessary.
• Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity; stays engaged and curious, balancing patience and action.
• Open‑minded; willing to try and test ideas.
• Challenges traditional methods and encourages new perspectives.
• Tackles challenges in an organised and systematic way and finds solutions.
• Resourceful and imaginative; sees problems as opportunities to explore alternatives.
• Uses logic to break complex problems into manageable components.
• Interprets and evaluates data to recognise patterns and relationships.
• Leverages data and information as critical components in decision‑making.

Interpersonal

• Empathetic and emotionally intelligent – excels at teamwork and building positive relationships.
• Motivates and encourages others by sharing positive feedback and recognising contributions.
• Understands and respects others’ views, beliefs and feelings, building trust and rapport.
• Self‑reflects to understand how their actions affect others.
• Manages emotions and self‑regulates behaviour.

Collaborative and Communicative

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally.
• Actively listens and encourages contributions; values others’ inputs.
• Adapts style, tone and approach according to others’ needs.
• Shares relevant knowledge, ideas and information with others.
• Handles conflict constructively, facilitating dialogue and resolution.

Self‑Leadership

• Manages personal development, focusing on continuous learning.
• Humble, self‑aware and open about own growth areas.
• Responds to feedback and takes ownership of improvement.
• Adapts to internal and external learning factors.
• Agile learner who can unlearn when new solutions are required.

Resilient

• Practices self‑care and encourages others.
• Organises time and resources to manage challenges and stressors.
• Recognises personal triggers and follows healthy habits to manage stress.
• Uses inner strength when working outside comfort zone.
• Recovers positively from setbacks, viewing them as learning opportunities.

Digital Technological Literacy

• Uses technology ethically, following cybersecurity and data protection best practice.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully across digital and virtual channels.
• Possesses strong functional skills with technology to support role.
• Understands different digital tools and selects appropriate solutions.
• Keeps up with change, adapting to new technologies.

Global

• Roles model the ISP Principles.
• Understands responsibilities and impact on diverse cultures.
• Demonstrates a multicultural mindset and respects varied values and practices.
• Prioritises well‑being, inclusion and belonging.
• Considers environmental and social impact of actions.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All postholders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks 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 are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Specialist Teacher?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• How would you rate your English language skills?
• Are you willing to undergo a pre‑employment background check?

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