IGCSE Malay Teacher

Asia Pacific Schools; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Subang Jaya is looking for an experienced IGCSE Malay Teacher to commence in January 2026. The role involves leading a supportive learning environment, ensuring continuity in curriculum, and effectively communicating with students and parents. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and at least three years of experience teaching IGCSE Malay. The school offers competitive salary, training opportunities, and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension fund contribution

Fee discount for children of employees

Outpatient and inpatient medical benefits

Training opportunities

Paid leaves

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years’ full-time teaching IGCSE Malay in international schools.
• Relevant bachelor’s degree or post-graduate qualification in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning through a supportive environment.
• Establish understanding of Malay's role in pupil development.
• Use data to identify and support underachieving pupils.
• Develop curriculum coverage and progression.
• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues.

Skills

Fluency in written and spoken English

Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia

Interpersonal communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Job description

Asia Pacific Schools is one of the most renowned schools in the Klang Valley, serving about 1,800 children across the International Curriculum and Malaysian National Curriculum. Our approach to children’s education and growth encompasses academic rigor, pastoral care, and genuine relationships, with appropriate tools and technology seamlessly binding it all together.

Asia Pacific Schools (APS) is extremely pleased to be part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a dynamic network of 60+ schools in 16 different countries committed to an organisational learning culture of ‘getting better’.

The Asia Pacific Schools promotes equality and is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, as well as providing employees with a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Pension fund contribution to an Employee Provident Fund
• Fee discount for children of employees
• Outpatient and inpatient medical benefits
• Training opportunities
• Paid leaves (e.g., medical, hospitalization, paternity, compassionate, etc.)

We are seeking to hire an IGCSE Malay Teacher with experience in an international school for commencement Jan 2026. Reporting to: Head of Department

Purpose of Role
To lead learning through a supportive and trusting environment within the department. Innovation and creativity are developed at every level by encouraging collaboration, reflection, effective time management and communication.

Key Responsibilities

General

• Follow the policies and practices which reflect the school’s commitment to high achievement, amazing learning and effective feedback
• Establish a clear understanding of the importance and role of Malay in contributing to pupil’s spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development, and in preparing students for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of the modern world
• Use data effectively to identify pupils who are underachieving in the subject and, where necessary, create and implement effective plans of action to support those pupils
• To work effectively as a Form Tutor as part of a designated Year Team
• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all pupils, including those of high ability and those with special educational or linguistic needs
• Ensure effective development of pupils’ literacy, numeracy and information technology skills through the subject
• Set high expectations for pupils in relation to progress and achievement
• Ensure effective development of pupils’ individual and collaborative study skills necessary for them to become increasingly independent in their work and to complete tasks independently when out of school
• Establish a partnership with parents and careers to involve them in their child’s learning of the subject, as well as providing information about curriculum, attainment, progress and targets

Communication, marketing and PR

• To ensure professional and effective communication and consultation, as appropriate, between colleagues, parents and students at Asia Pacific International School
• Publicise and celebrate achievements
• Assist with the organisation of open evenings, consultation events and other events relating to the school
• To contribute to marketing activities for Asia Pacific International School

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Possess relevant bachelor’s degree in Education or bachelor’s degree with a post-graduate qualification in teaching
• Minimum three (3) years’ full time teaching IGCSE Malay in an international primary and Secondary school
• Computer literate with good interpersonal communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia

Person specification

• Patient, responsible, and passionate about teaching
• A team player and flexible to meet the needs of the department
• Must be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people they are responsible for or come into contact with