Primary ESL Teacher

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

Job summary

An international recruitment agency is seeking qualified Primary ESL Teachers for positions in Kuala Lumpur's top international school group starting January 2026. Candidates must hold teaching qualifications and experience from countries like Canada, the UK, or the US. Enjoy competitive benefits including a monthly salary of RM 11,620 – RM 16,960 and various allowances.

Benefits

Monthly salary RM 11,620 – RM 16,960

Contract period of 12 months

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

14 days medical leave per year

Medical insurance

Personal accident insurance

Accommodation for the first 14 days

Contract extension incentives: 2–3 months’ salary

Qualifications

• Must have professional teacher qualifications.
• First language must be English.
• 3 years of teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach various subjects to all age groups.
• Prepare students for Cambridge, Ontario, and IB curricula.

Skills

Professional teacher qualifications

Teaching license from Canada, US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa

Fluent English

3+ years teaching experience

Education

Post Graduate Degree in Education

Bachelor Degree in Education

Diploma in Teaching / Education

Job description

Overview

Byron Recruitment is accepting applications from professionally qualified teachers for positions with Malaysia's top international school group in 2026. The group operates across 3 campuses offering Cambridge, Ontario and IB curricula from primary to secondary, including a College Matriculation Program. There are many teaching opportunities across South East Asia in a fast‑growing, learner‑centered international school environment.

Primary ESL Teachers are needed for January 2026, ideally with experience of Ontario Curriculum and/or Cambridge curriculum.

We are seeking 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 hold a Post Graduate Degree in Education, a Bachelor Degree in Education, a Diploma in Teaching / Education or equivalent are invited to apply. Countries include the UK, Canada, the US, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

If you are seeking a new teaching experience in South East Asia with a fast growing 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.

Apply now through the link or email your CV to [e-mail].

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

• 3 years of teaching experience

• Exceptions can be made for Canadian qualified teachers

Teacher Benefits

• Monthly basic salary: RM 11,620 – RM 16,960

• Contract period: 12 months

• 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: 2–3 months’ gross salary based on contract extension

• Retirement fund: minimum 11% of salary contributed by each teacher, with 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 good public transit, entertainment and food options

Sunway College - Matriculation Programme

• Housed on the grounds of Sunway College in Sunway City

• Provides Ontario Grade 12 schooling to complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma prior to university

Iskandar, Johor Bahru

• Ontario, Canada curriculum and IBDP for Grades 11 and 12

• Pre‑K to 12 school

• Small school with approximately 500 students

• Most teachers live within walking distance of the school

• Located near Singapore; Johor is known for beaches and rainforest