Lab Assistant

Straits International School Penang; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Personal Accident insurance

Fee discount for children of employees

Job summary

International Schools Partnership invites applications for a qualified School Lab Assistant. The role oversees lab operations, enforces safety, and supports students and staff during experiments to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a teaching-qualified degree and have at least 3 years of laboratory experience, with strong IT and communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a degree with a postgraduate teaching qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years' laboratory-related experience.
• Proficiency in computer literacy with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory equipment and ensure safety compliance.
• Assist during experiments and support students and staff.
• Cultivate a safe, effective, and educational laboratory atmosphere.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Computer literacy

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Postgraduate qualification in teaching

Job description

Established in 1960, Tenby Schools Ipoh was the pioneer of the 6 Tenby Schools whichare now part of the International Schools Partnership. We have over 1,000 students typically representing about 30 nationalities situated on a 13-acre campus, offering IPC, IGCSE, A level and SPM programmes as well as 70 co-curricular activities. Through our passion for Amazing Learning, our students are consistently high achievers in academic results,sportsand music. We are proud membersof the Malaysian Future Leaders School.

We are committed to providing work life balance to our staff and Getting Better is our philosophy. In Getting Better the school actively supports the continuous professional development of staff. As a school under the International Schools Partnership, we share best practices and resources with over 50 schools around the globe, and career advancement opportunities beyond borders are also constantly open to ambitious individuals. We are a tight-knit community extending to our Parents and other stakeholders and are supported by our Social and Welfare community groups. Pastoral care is extended to support both the wellbeing of students and staff.

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 whole campus commitment to professional development and a commitment to serving others.

A peer network of like-minded teaching colleagues and support from non-academic staff.

Access toexpertise, best practise sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures.

A commitment to employee well-being.

We also offer:

Fee discount for children of employees

Medical outpatient and insurance benefits

Personal Accident insurance coverage

Purpose of Role

We'reseekinga qualified and experienced School Lab Assistant.The successful candidate will oversee lab operations, enforce safety measures, and support students and staff during experiments, ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment.

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 consistentinidentifyingpotential safeguarding 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.

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.

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

Key Responsibilities

To prepare laboratory equipment, ensure safety compliance, andassistduring experiments,ultimately aimingto cultivate a secure, effective, and educational laboratory atmosphere for students.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Possession of a relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Educationor Bachelor’sdegree with a postgraduate qualification in teaching.

Minimum of 3 years' experience in laboratory-related work.

Proficiencyin computer literacy with strong interpersonal communication skills.

Fluency in both written and spoken English.

An analytical thinker with a keen eye for detail

Expertisein laboratory safety protocols, including handling hazardous materials and responding to emergencies.

You consistentlydemonstrateand role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.

Learning & Getting Better. Continuallydemonstratespersonal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning,developmentand growth.

Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated andis able tomotivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.

Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.

Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.

Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.

Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision,Purposeand Principles.

Leading & Inspiring Others. Supports,encouragesand inspires students,colleaguesand teams so that they give their best.

Understanding People. Isa very goodjudge of talent, can objectively articulate the strengths and motivations of people inside or outside the organisation.

Influencing & Communication. Consistently informs,influencesand inspires students,parentsand colleagues throughtimelyand effective communication.

Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.

Strategic, Commercial & Financial Awareness. Has the ability to apply understanding of the business and industry to improve effectiveness and profitability.

Planning & Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans, organises,prioritisesand balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.

Diversity & Equity. Has the sensitivity,awarenessand skill to understand the values, behaviours,attitudesand practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively.

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.

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.