Early Years Teacher

International Schools Partnership; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Early Years Teacher to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Early Years Education and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. This role involves working collaboratively within a passionate team dedicated to the education and well-being of young children, fostering strong relationships with families. Attractive employee benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Culture of trust

Commitment to professional development

Work-life balance

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant teaching experience in an Early Years setting.
• Recognises the importance of catering for each unique child.
• Flexible team-player, proactive, and passionate about Early Years Education.

Responsibilities

• Join a large team and community of professionals in Early Years education.
• Collaborate to ensure the best opportunities for children.
• Create positive relationships with families.

Skills

Experience in Early Years Education

Communication skills

Classroom design expertise

Parent partnership experience

Passion for Early Years Education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Years Education

Job description

Description

Early Years Teacher

Purpose of Role

We are looking for a Early Years (3-5 years) Teachers & Professionals to join the International Primary School – Early Years Team and help us take our learners to the next level in their learning. If you want to be part of our team, you will need to be experienced and knowledgeable about the teaching of our national language. You will need to be passionate about the importance of the Early Education and have expertise in the Early Years and the way that young children learn. You will be joining a large team and community of like-minded professionals who work collaboratively to ensure the very best opportunities for our children, and work in partnership with their parents and carers.

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.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Early Years Education is a prerequisite.
• You must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant teaching experience in an Early Years setting.
• A professional who recognises and understands the importance of catering for each unique child.
• An EY expert who can design a classroom environment that facilitates learning and development through continuous provision.
• An EY expert who recognises the importance of parent partnerships and who can build strong and positive relationships with families.
• A positive and strong communicator, with excellent English language skills.
• Mandarin speakers are also highly desirable.
• Strong written English language skills, with experience in writing observations and compiling learning journals is highly desirable.
• A flexible, dynamic team-player, who is proactive, hardworking and passionate about Early Years Education.
• A commitment to Continuous Professional Development and drive to keep getting better, as part of a school where we all see ourselves as learners.

In return Tenby offers:

• A Culture of trust, where all contributions are recognized and respected.
• A passionate, positive, highly skilled, and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of every decision.
• Allocated support through our Campus Senior Leadership Team to support us developing an exceptional school.
• An embedded whole trust commitment to professional development.
• A peer network of like-minded teachers.
• A real commitment to work-life balance – we remember we are human beings first and educators second!
• Great employee benefits.

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.

INTERVIEWS

Initial interviews will be completed Face to Face whenever possible.

HOW TO APPLY

The closing date is 30th September 2025 but interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as interviews may be arranged before the deadline.

Candidates are invited to send in a letter of application including the reasons for applying to Tenby Schools together with a comprehensive CV, a recent passport-size photograph and contact details of three referees (one of which must be from your current school).

We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

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