IGCSE Maths/Add Maths/ Physics Teacher

International Schools Partnership; Selangor; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Selangor seeks an IGCSE Maths/Add Maths/Physics Teacher with experience in international schools starting November 2025. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality teaching and supporting student learning. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and familiarity with IGCSE curriculum, along with strong communication skills. Competitive remuneration, professional development, and school fee discounts are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

School fee discount for children of employees

Medical outpatient and insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' full-time teaching Maths/Add Maths/Physics in an international school.
• Familiarity with Maths/Add Maths/Physics IGCSE is required.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and create effective resources.
• Use data to identify underachieving pupils and create action plans.
• Ensure curriculum coverage and progression for all pupils.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

Relevant degree with a post-graduate diploma in education

Job description

Overview

Asia Pacific Schools follows the international school curriculum comprising IGCSE and A-Levels, starting at the kindergarten level. We 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.

Asia Pacific Schools is part of ISP Malaysia, one of the leading education groups in Malaysia that operates Tenby Schools, Asia Pacific Schools and Straits International Schools. The nine school campuses are strategically located in the developed areas of Klang Valley in Selangor, Perak, Penang and Johor.

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.

• School fee discount for children of employees.

• Medical outpatient and insurance benefits.

Position

ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL seeks to hire an IGCSE Maths/Add Maths/ Physics Teacher with experience of working in an international school, commencing Nov 2025. Reporting to: Head of Department

Purpose of Role

To provide amazing learning opportunities so that students continually get better through the delivery of high-quality teaching and the creation of effective resources.

ISP Principles

• Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are essential for learners and learning. Identify safeguarding issues and act on concerns appropriately.

• Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote well-being.

• Operate effectively. Focus on what is most important and apply school policies and procedures to embody the shared ideas of our community.

• Learn continuously. Engage in personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

General

• Follow policies and practices reflecting the school’s commitment to high achievement, amazing learning and effective feedback.

• Establish understanding of the importance and role of Primary education in developing pupils’ spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development and preparing students for the modern world.

• Use data to identify pupils who are underachieving and create and implement plans of action to support them.

• Work effectively as a Class Tutor as part of a designated Year Team.

Curriculum

• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression for all pupils, including high-ability pupils and those with special educational or linguistic needs.

• Develop pupils’ literacy, numeracy and information technology skills through the subject.

• Set high expectations for pupil progress and achievement.

• Develop pupils’ individual and collaborative study skills to become increasingly independent.

• Establish a partnership with parents and carers to involve them in learning and provide information about curriculum, attainment, progress and targets.

Communication, Marketing and PR

• Ensure professional communication between colleagues, parents and students at Asia Pacific International School.

• Publicise and celebrate achievements.

• Assist with open evenings, consultation events and other school-related events.

• Contribute to marketing activities for Asia Pacific International School.

Note: This job description sets out the main duties associated with the stated purpose of the post. Other duties of a similar level may be assigned as required.

Other Expectations

• Participate in the school’s performance appraisal scheme to develop and enhance performance.

• Undertake other duties as required by SLT or Line Manager, especially with regard to the school’s administrative function.

• Adhere to school policies including Safeguarding, Race Equality, Equal Opportunities, Code of Conduct and Health & Safety.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant degree with a post-graduate diploma in education/teaching or a bachelor of education with teaching practicum relevant to Maths/Add Maths/Physics, preferred.

• Minimum three (3) years’ full-time teaching Maths/Add Maths/Physics in an international school.

• Familiarity with Maths/Add Maths/Physics IGCSE is required.

• 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.

ISP Core 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.

• Challenging traditional methods and encouraging 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.

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

• Interprets and evaluates data and evidence to recognise patterns.

• Leverages data in decision-making.

Interpersonal

Empathetic and emotionally intelligent

• Excels at teamwork and building positive relationships.

• Motivates and encourages others by recognizing contributions.

• Understands others’ views and builds trust.

• Self-reflects to understand impact of actions on others.

• Manages emotions effectively.

Collaborative and communicative

• Communicates openly and professionally.

• Receives and values others’ inputs and adapts accordingly.

• Shares knowledge and information with others.

• Resolves conflicts constructively.

Self-Leadership

Amazing Learner

• Manages personal development and continuous learning.

• Seeks feedback and acts on it.

• Shows adaptability and connects experiences to new learning.

Resilient

• Practices self-care and manages time/resources effectively.

• Learns from setbacks and grows.

Digital

Technologically literate

• Uses technology ethically and securely.

• Communicates clearly across digital channels.

• Uses technology to support the role.

• Adapts to new tools and systems.

Global

Values driven

• Role models ISP Principles.

• Respects cultural differences and promotes wellbeing and inclusion.

• 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 and volunteers to share this commitment. All postholders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening an inclusive culture by hiring and developing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to ISP through this role are encouraged to apply.