EAL Teachers at Tenby, Straits and Asia Pacific Schools

Tenby Educare Sdn Bhd; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education group in Malaysia is actively seeking EAL Teachers for multiple campuses. The role involves designing tailored English programs for students of diverse backgrounds and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Candidates should have relevant teaching qualifications and a passion for supporting students in their language journey.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance coverage for employees and dependants.

Discounts on school fees for children under 18 years old.

Contracted hours aligned with the academic calendar.

Access to professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least three years of recent teaching experience.
• Experience with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong understanding of language acquisition theories.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging lesson plans.
• Assess student progress through ongoing assessments.
• Provide feedback to support language development.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

TEFL, TESOL, CELTA certification

Job description

We’re Hiring: EAL Teachers a Tenby, Straits and Asia Pacific Schools

Are you passionate about helping students develop their English language skills and thrive in a multilingual learning environment? Join our teams atTenby, Straits and Asia Pacific Schools, where we are seeking enthusiastic and dedicatedEAL Teachersto support students across ournine schools located inSelangor, Perak, Penang and Johor.

Purpose of Roles

As an EAL Teacher, you will play a critical role in shaping the English language learning journey of students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. You will design and deliver engaging, high-quality English programmes tailored to meet individual learning needs, helping students build confidence and competence in their language skills.

Your work will include closely monitoring students’ progress, providing personalised feedback, and supporting them in becoming independent, successful English language learners. Collaboration is key; you will engage with families to keep them informed and involved in their child’s learning journey, ensuring a strong partnership between school and our parent community.

This is a meaningful opportunity for passionate educators who are committed to making a lasting impact on students' academic growth and personal development in a multilingual environment.

About ISP Malaysia

One of the leading education groups in Malaysia, ISP Malaysia operates Tenby Schools, Asia Pacific Schools and Straits International Schools. Our nine campuses are strategically located in the developed areas of Klang Valley in Selangor, Perak, Penang and Johor.

Our schools in Malaysia follow the international school curriculum comprising IGCSE and A-levels, starting at the kindergarten level, while five of the schools also offer the Malaysian National Curriculum. With over 8,000 students, we have a 60-year history of providing education to students in the country and have gained a reputation for excellence and high standards in education.

We champion a transformative approach to learning that goes beyond the classroom. By igniting our students' curiosity and growing their self-confidence, we empower them to become the next generation of changemakers.

ISP Malaysia is part of ISP, a global community of over 100 international schools across more than 20 countries.

Key Benefits

• A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognised and valued.

• A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of decision-making.

• An embedded commitment to professional development and employee well-being.

• Access to expertise, best-practice sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures.

• Competitive remuneration.

• Comprehensive insurance coverage for employees and dependants.

• Discounts on school fees for children under 18 years old at an ISP school

• For expats only: option to contribute to Malaysian Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), annual flight allowance and relocation allowance.

• Contracted working hours that align with the school academic calendar, including school holidays, providing greater work-life balance.

• Free weekends, supporting personal time and well-being.

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 and Health & Safety 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.

• Are financially responsible.We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

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

For more information on ISP, visit https://internationalschoolspartnership.com/

ISP Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibility 1:New to English Language curriculum and delivery

• Design and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to complete beginners in English.

• Utilise a variety of teaching methods and resources to accommodate diverse learning styles.

• Organise language immersion activities to enhance learning experiences outside the classroom.

• Stay updated on best practices in EAL instruction and continuously seek professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibility 2:Progress of Students in their English Language Level

• Assess student progress throughongoing assessment in lessons.

• Design and complete summative assessment providing reports and recommendations to move out of theprogramme.

• Provide constructive feedback to support their language development.

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff regarding progress and needs.

Key Responsibility 3:Pastoral Care and Wellbeing of the students on theprogramme

• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere that encourages participation and collaboration.

• Communicate with parents about safeguarding and pastoral issues using the school processes and designated safeguarding lead.

• Uphold the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, English, Linguistics, or a related field.

• TEFL, TESOL, CELTA certification or equivalent English language qualification (minimum).

• At least three years of recent, relevant teaching experience.

• Proven experience teaching English to beginners with experience in teaching students of diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Strong understanding of language acquisition theories and best practices in EAL instruction.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to create a safe and welcoming learning environment.

• Teamplayer.

• Works well with and cares for children.

• Empathy and a sense of humour.

ISP Competencies

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Core Competencies in all that you do.

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 and effectively balances patience and action.

• Open-minded; willing to try and test ideas.

• Challenges traditional methods and ways of thinking and encourages new perspectives.

• Creative problem-solver

• Tackles challenges in an organised and systematic way and finds solutions.

• Resourceful and imaginative; sees problems as opportunities to explore alternatives and possibilities.

• Uses logic to break complex problems down into manageable components.

• Interprets and evaluates data and evidence to classify information and 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 and celebrating their contributions.

• Understands and respects others’ views, beliefs and feelings, building trust and rapport.

• Self-reflects to understand how their actions and behaviour affect others.

• Manages and self-regulates their emotions.

• Collaborative and communicative

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally.

• Actively listens and encourages contributions; values others’ inputs and ideas.

• Adapts their style, tone and approach according to others’ needs.

• Shares relevant knowledge, ideas and information with others.

• Handles conflict and disagreements constructively, facilitating dialogue, understanding and resolution.

Self-Leadership

• Amazing Learner

• Manages their own personal development, focusing on continuous learning and getting better.

• Humble, self-aware and open about their own areas for growth.

• Seeks out, welcomes and acts on feedback.

• Understands the internal and external factors affecting their learning and takes ownership for mitigating these.

• An agile learner who makes connections between experiences and is able to unlearn when new solutions are required.

• Resilient

• Practices self-care and encourages others to do the same.

• Organises themselves and their time and resources well to effectively manage challenges and stressors.

• Understands their own emotions and triggers and follows healthy habits to help manage stress.

• Uses inner strength when times are challenging or when working outside of their comfort zone.

• Recovers positively from setbacks, using them as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Digital

• Technologically literate

• Uses technology in an ethical way, following cybersecurity and data protection best practice.

• Communicates clearly and respectfully across digital and virtual channels.

• Possesses strong functional skills, using technology effectively to support them in their role.

• Understands different digital tools and systems, selecting and using the appropriate solution for specific purposes.

• Keeps up with change, adapting to and embracing new technologies.

Global

• Values driven

• Role models the ISP Principles.

• Understands their responsibilities and the impact and influence they have.

• Demonstrates a multi-cultural mindset and respects the different values, behaviours, attitudes, and practices across cultures.

• Prioritises well-being, inclusion and belonging and is caring, considerate and supportive of others.

• Considers the environmental and social impact of their actions and finds ways to minimise these.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders 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’ 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.