Mandarin Teacher

International Schools Partnership Limited; Johor; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Johor, Malaysia, is seeking a Teacher responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and supporting the academic and emotional development of students. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of teaching experience, a relevant degree, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. Competitive remuneration and benefits are offered, including a school fee discount for employees' children.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

School fee discount for children of employees

Medical outpatient and insurance benefits

Professional development commitment

Qualifications

• At least two years of teaching experience in international or national syllabus.
• Strong commitment and passion for education.
• PC literate and able to use multimedia resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging lesson plans and assess student progress.
• Maintain effective classroom management and foster a positive environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support student development.

Skills

Effective teaching methods

Classroom management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Appropriate Degree and teaching qualification

Tools

Multimedia resources

Job description

Teacher

Role Profile

Purpose of Role

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.

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. Wellbeing and safety are essential for learners and learning. We identify potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and act to address them appropriately.
• Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the welfare of all.
• Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and apply school policies and procedures, embodying the shared values of our community.
• Are financially responsible. We make careful financial choices based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
• Learn continuously. Getting better drives us. We engage in personal and professional development and school improvement.

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

Teacher – Key Responsibilities

• Interact on a professional level with colleagues, establishing productive relationships to promote mutual understanding of the curriculum and continually improve teaching quality.
• Deliver the highest standards of education in the teacher’s area of expertise, qualifications and skills.
• Uphold the highest moral and ethical values, including truth, equal opportunity, humanity and respect.
• Teach students in a consistently effective and varied manner, considering their educational needs, learning styles, strengths and weaknesses.
• Ensure regular, consistent, and lucid planning and preparation of lessons according to the school’s guidelines.
• Encourage students to achieve beyond expectations.
• Motivate students through excellent and varied delivery methods and strong interpersonal skills.
• Promote and facilitate independent and lifelong learning.
• Facilitate the development of cross‑curricular and transferable skills.
• Enrich the curriculum with a range of learning opportunities within and beyond the classroom.
• Provide 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 and other materials used for class.
• Report on student progress as required.
• Cooperate with the Year Leader, Head of Department, 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 results of internal assessments in a timely manner according to fair allocations devised by the Head of Department.
• Identify and devise personal development targets that align with the school’s aims and objectives.
• Monitor, review and where necessary modify teaching methods and programmes of work.
• Stay current with developments within their subject area(s) and on a whole‑school basis, continually developing 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 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.
• 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.
• Open‑minded; willing to try and test ideas.
• Challenges traditional methods and encourages new perspectives.
• Creative problem‑solver.
• Tackles challenges in an organised and systematic way.
• Resourceful and imaginative; sees problems as opportunities.
• Uses logic to break complex problems into manageable components.
• Interprets and evaluates data and evidence to recognise patterns and relationships.
• Leverages data and information for decision‑making.

Interpersonal

• Empathetic and emotionally intelligent.
• Excels at teamwork and building positive relationships.
• Motivates and encourages others by sharing positive feedback and recognising contributions.
• Understands and respects others’ views and beliefs.
• Self‑reflective; understands how actions affect others.
• Manages and self‑regulates emotions.
• Collaborative and communicative.
• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally.
• Actively listens and encourages contributions; values others’ input.
• Adapts style, tone and approach to others’ needs.
• Shares relevant knowledge and ideas.
• Handles conflict constructively, facilitating dialogue.

Self‑Leadership

• Ample learner.
• Manages personal development, focusing on continuous learning.
• Humble, self‑aware and open to growth.
• Seeks and acts on feedback.
• Understands internal and external factors affecting learning; mitigates them.
• Agile learner; connects experiences and can unlearn when needed.
• Resilient.
• Practices self‑care and encourages others.
• Organises time and resources well.
• Understands emotions and triggers.
• Uses inner strength during challenges.
• Recovers positively from setbacks.

Digital

• Technologically literate.
• Uses technology ethically, following cybersecurity and data protection best practice.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully across digital channels.
• Possesses strong functional skills, using technology effectively.
• Keen on understanding and selecting appropriate digital tools.
• Keeps up with changes, embracing new technologies.

Global

• Values driven.
• Role models the ISP Principles.
• Understands responsibilities and influence.
• Demonstrates a multicultural mindset and respects diverse values and practices.
• Prioritises well‑being, inclusion and belonging; caring and supportive.
• Considers environmental and social impact and minimises it.

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 ten 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.