PYP/MYP Music Teacher - Malaysia

Byron Recruitment; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a PYP/MYP Music Teacher to join a top international school in Johor Bahru, Malaysia starting January 2026. Candidates must be English speakers with professional teaching qualifications and at least two years of teaching experience. The role offers a competitive salary, various allowances, and an opportunity to work in a supportive, learner-centered environment.

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

Qualifications

• Professional Teaching Qualifications from Canada, US, UK, Australia, NZ or South Africa.
• First language must be English.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music using the PYP/MYP curriculum.
• Engage students in a diverse learning environment.
• Manage classroom activities effectively.

Skills

Teaching qualifications

English fluency

2 years of 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 to join one of Malaysia's top International School Groups in 2026. With 3 campuses offering 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.

We are looking for a PYP/MYP Music Teacher available for work in Johor Bahru, Malaysia in January 2026.

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/Canadian qualifications preferred.

QTS 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.

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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


• 2 years of teaching experience


• 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

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


• Linked to Singapore by causeways, Johor is known for its beautiful beaches and rainforest

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.

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