Middle School ESL Teacher

Byron Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school group is seeking a Middle School ESL teacher for a position starting in July 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Ideal candidates should hold Canadian Qualifications or be willing to obtain their Ontario College of Teachers Certificate. Applicants must have a Post Graduate Degree in Education or equivalent, along with 5 years of teaching experience. Fluency in English is required, and additional language skills in Chinese, Japanese or Korean are a plus. Attractive teacher benefits are included, such as accommodation allowance and medical insurance.

Benefits

Monthly Basic Salary: RM 11,620 - RM 16,960

Teacher Allowance - RM 750 per month

Welfare Allowance - RM 1,500 per month

Family Allowance - up to RM 1,500 per month

Return Flights

Medical Insurance

Accommodation - First 14 days

Qualifications

• Professional Teacher Qualifications and Teaching license from countries such as Canada, The US, Ireland, The UK, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa.
• First Language - English.
• 5 years of teaching experience.

Job description

Byron Recruitment is now accepting applications from professionally qualified teachers interested in joining one of Malaysia's top International School Groups in 2026. With 3 campuses that offer Cambridge, Ontario and IB curricula; from Primary to Secondary and including a College Matriculation Program, there are many exciting and rewarding teaching opportunities in Malaysia.

Currently we are seeking a Middle School ESL teacher to start in July 2026.

We are looking for Teachers with Canadian Qualifications or those willing to obtain their Ontario College of Teachers Certificate (OCT).

International teachers whose first language is English and who have completed a Post Graduate Degree in Education, a Bachelor Degree in Education, a Diploma in Teaching / Education or an equivalent in countries such as The UK, Canada, The US, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa are invited to apply.

OCT, QTS and / or IB Qualifications and experience will be considered an asset.

If you are looking for a new teaching experience in South East Asia and an opportunity to join a fast growing, learner centered international school group we want to hear from you. We are looking for teachers for all age groups and subjects. Intake sessions for new teachers take place twice a year - in early July and again each January.

If this job isn't what you are looking for, check out all our jobs at www.byronrecruitment.com/open-roles/.

Requirements:

• Professional Teacher Qualifications and Teaching license from countries such as Canada, The US, Ireland, The UK, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa
• First Language - English
• 5 years of teaching experience
• Chinese/Japanese/Korean skills a plus
• Exceptions can be made for Canadian Qualified Teachers

Teacher Benefits:

• Monthly Basic Salary: RM 11,620 - RM 16,960 per month
• Contract period: 12 month
• Allowances:
• Teacher Allowance - RM 750 per month
• Welfare Allowance - RM 1,500 per month
• Family Allowance - up to RM 1,500 per month
• Return Flights
• Shipping Allowance
• Annual Flight Allowance
• Medical Leave : 14 days per calendar year
• Medical Insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Accommodation: First 14 days upon first entry to the country
• Contract Extension Incentives: 2 to 3 months’ gross salary based on length of contract extension signed
• Retirement Fund - min. of 11% of salary contributed by each teacher and an additional 12% contribution from the school

About The Schools:

Sunway City - Kuala Lumpur

• New, state of the art International School Campus (opened January 2023)
• Ontario, IB and IGCSE Curricula
• KG to 12
• Most teachers live within walking distance of the school
• New modern city with great public transit, entertainment and food options

Sunway College - Matriculation Programme

• Housed on the grounds of Sunway College in Sunway City
• Providing Ontario Grade 12 school year for students to complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma prior to attending university.

Iskandar, Johor Bahru

• Ontario, Canada Curriculum and IBDP for Grades 11 and 12
• Pre-Kto 12 school
• Small school with approximately 500 students.
• Most teachers live within walking distance of the school
• Linked to Singapore by causeways, Johor is known for it's beautiful beaches and rain-forest

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