Psychology Teacher (High School)

St. Joseph's Institution International School; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Institution International School in Malaysia is seeking an outstanding Psychology teacher with a passion for student development. The successful candidate will have experience teaching Psychology at IGCSE and/or A Level and may offer a second subject, preferably Humanities or English, to complement the department.

The role emphasizes Lasallian values, inclusive education, curriculum mastery, and ongoing professional development within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching Psychology at IGCSE and/or A Level is essential.
• The ability to offer a second subject (preferable Humanities or English) would be desirable.
• The successful candidate will uphold Lasallian values and deliver high-quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach pupils assigned to your class within the school and carry out duties as required by the Head of Department
• Promote the Lasallian Mission and Core Values of SJIIS
• Ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reports meet the expectations of the school
• To actively contribute to wider school development and growth
• Demonstrate thorough curriculum knowledge
• Demonstrate a proactive approach towards professional development

Skills

Experience teaching Psychology

IGCSE/A Level

Curriculum knowledge

Professional development

Job description

St. Joseph's Institution International School

St Joseph’s Institution International School (SJIIS) is a Lasallian International School (3 to 18 years). It prepares students for the IGCSE and A Level examinations with an emphasis upon research-based teaching pedagogy and a character-building programme of activities inspired by the school’s Lasallian heritage. This includes service learning initiatives, and a holistic approach to sport, music and the arts. We are incredibly proud of our students and the culture of our school. Our students are a pleasure to teach, allowing you to focus on developing your craft, with the support of professional development opportunities both within school and beyond.

SJIIS is seeking an outstanding and inspirational Psychology teacher whose passion and experience will transform the outcomes of our students. The successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to join the staff of this ambitious international school.

Experience of teaching Psychology at IGCSE and/or A Level is essential. The ability to offer a second subject (preferable Humanities or English) would be desirable.

The School is committed to delivering an outstanding Psychology Language curriculum that will meet the needs of pupils at all levels. We are committed to securing the highest possible standards of teaching and learning in this area to ensure that our pupils will flourish with the knowledge and skills that will prepare them for future studies and for lifelong learning. The school has a very strong extra-curricular programme for its students, and all teachers are expected to make a significant contribution to this.

The successful candidate will uphold the school values, and put pupils' wellbeing and character development at the heart of learning. They will be responsible for promoting high quality education for all students in an inclusive setting, showing respect for all within our community.

Requirements:

We are looking for a committed, passionate and knowledgeable professional who will work proactively to ensure the best possible teaching of Psychology.

A Successful Candidate Will:

• Teach pupils assigned to your class within the school and carry out duties as required by the Head of Department
• Promote the Lasallian Mission and Core Values of SJIIS
• Ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reports meet the expectations of the school
• To actively contribute to wider school development and growth
• Demonstrate thorough curriculum knowledge
• Demonstrate a proactive approach towards professional development

We expect all candidates to address the above points in their letter of application.

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, state of the art environment
• A caring, inclusive Lasallian school focused on holistic education
• A school-wide commitment to accelerating and deepening pupils' learning
• A highly effective team supporting character development and supporting each other
• Excellent professional development opportunities to promote the delivery of cutting edge practice
• Competitive teachers' pay and conditions

We will interview applicants on a rolling basis and reserve the right to appoint a candidate before the closing date if a suitable one is found.

SJIIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we hold ourselves to a high standard concerning safer recruitment policy and processes. We expect the same commitment to keeping children safe from all of our staff and applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post including a full DBS check, checks with past employers, online checks and relevant international police checks.