Islamic Teacher

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

Job summary

An international school in Malaysia is seeking a Teacher responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences that promote the academic and emotional development of students. The ideal candidate will implement engaging lessons, assess student progress, and maintain classroom management, fostering an inclusive learning environment. Applicants should hold a relevant Bachelor's Degree and possess strong interpersonal skills, with at least two years of teaching experience.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive remuneration

School fee discount for children of employees

Medical outpatient and insurance benefits

Qualifications

• At least two years of teaching experience in International or National syllabus.
• Strong commitment and passion for education and concern for students’ welfare.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
• Maintain effective classroom management.
• Assess and report on student progress.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

PC literacy

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with teaching qualification

Job description

Teacher

Role Profile

The Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences that support the academic, social, and emotional development of students. This includes planning and implementing engaging lessons, assessing student progress, maintaining effective classroom management, and fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. The role requires close collaboration with colleagues, school leadership, and parents to ensure that every student reaches their full potential in line with the school’s vision and curriculum standards.

About Tenby Schools, Setia Eco Gardens

Tenby Schools, SEG follows the international school curriculum comprising IGCSE and A-Levels, starting at the kindergarten level, and also offers the Malaysian National Curriculum. With over [insert number of students] students, 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.

Tenby Schools, SEG 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.

For more information visit http://www.internationalschoolspartnership.com

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.

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.

Teacher – Key Responsibilities

• Interact on a professional level with colleagues, establish and maintain productive relationships with them to promote mutual understanding of the school curriculum with the aim of continually improving the quality of teaching and learning in the school.
• Deliver the highest standards of education in the teacher’s areas of expertise, qualifications and skills.
• Uphold through instruction and example, the highest moral and ethical values including truth, equal opportunity, humanity and respect.
• Teach the students assigned to him/her in a consistently effective and varied manner, according to their educational needs and plan for differentiation considering learning styles and identified strengths and/or weaknesses.
• Ensure regular, consistent and lucid planning and preparation of lessons according to the school’s guidelines.
• Encourage students to achieve beyond levels of expectation.
• Consistently motivate students through excellent and varied methods of delivery and strong interpersonal skills.
• Actively promote and facilitate both independent and life‑long learning.
• Facilitate the development of cross‑curricular and transferable skills.
• To enrich the curriculum through a range of learning opportunities within and beyond the classroom.
• Providing guidance and advice to students where needed.
• Maintain a well‑ordered and stimulating classroom environment.
• Control, monitor and oversee the use and storage of books, equipment or any other materials provided for class usage.
• Report on student progress as required.
• Cooperate with the Year Leader, Head of Department, the Leadership Team and other colleagues in preparing and developing courses of study.
• Assess and report on students in preparation for external assessments.
• Prepare, mark and record the results of internal assessments according to fair allocations devised by the Head of Department and completed within the designated time frame.
• Identify and devise personal development targets that are in line with the school’s aims and objectives.
• Monitor, review and where necessary, modify methods of teaching and programmes of work.
• Be aware of current developments within the specific subject area(s) and on a whole school basis and develop one’s own pedagogical practice.

Line management

The teacher will report to the Head of Primary.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Appropriate Degree and teaching qualification e.g. Bachelor’s Degree with teaching qualification, PGDT/Diploma in Education or relevant degree.

Experience and Skills

• At least two (2) years of teaching experience in teaching the relevant subject in International or National syllabus.
• Strong commitment and passion for education and concern for students’ welfare.
• PC literate and able to use multimedia resources in the classroom.
• Highly motivated, full of initiative, disciplined, and responsible.
• Strong commitment and passion for education.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in written and verbal English.
• A team player and flexible to meet the needs of the school.

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.
• 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.

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 choosing 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 postholders 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 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 and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.