Secondary Humanities Teacher

The International School @ ParkCity; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier international school in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Humanities teacher responsible for teaching Business Studies, Economics, Environmental Management, and Global Perspectives to students aged 11-18. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a passion for education and have the ability to engage students effectively. This role includes lesson planning, student assessment, and contributing to the overall development of the Humanities department. Continuous professional development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and passion for teaching Business Studies at IGCSE and A Level.
• Experience in teaching Economics at IGCSE and A Level desirable.
• Interest in teaching Environmental Management and Global Perspectives at IGCSE and A Level.

Responsibilities

• Support the Humanities department to achieve high levels of student success.
• Plan lessons according to established schemes of work.
• Provide feedback to students on their academic progress.
• Maintain high standards in teaching and discipline.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

Skills

Teaching Business Studies

Teaching Economics

Teaching Environmental Management

Teaching Global Perspectives

Job description

The International School @ ParkCity – Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

The International School @ ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur is located in the exclusive residential area of Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur. The school opened in September 2011 and quickly established itself as a dynamic and exciting place for children to learn. ISP provides our school community with a holistic experience that creates a platform for all students to flourish. In our recent International Schools Quality Mark (ISQM) accreditation, we reached the highest possible overall grading, achieving Gold Level status after being identified as outstanding in all 8 standards during the accreditation visit.

The high calibre of staff that we appoint help to shape our unique, vibrant school and are highly valued. As we grow, we seek to recruit professionals who are genuinely excited about teaching, who are continuously looking to develop their practice and who will complement our existing staff.

About the Teaching Position

We are seeking to appoint a Humanities teacher who is capable of teaching Business Studies, Economics, Environmental Management and Global Perspectives to children aged 11 – 18 years old, including IGCSE from August 2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, experience, and passion for teaching Business Studies at IGCSE and A Level (or at an equivalent level) is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge, experience, and passion for teaching Economics at IGCSE and A Level (or at an equivalent level) is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge, experience, and passion for teaching Environmental Management at IGCSE and A Level (or at an equivalent level) is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge, experience, and passion for teaching Global Perspectives at IGCSE and A Level (or at an equivalent level) is desirable but not essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the work of the Humanities department to ensure the highest possible levels of achievement.
• Plan lessons in accordance with schemes of work.
• Contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of policies, syllabuses and schemes of work.
• Uphold high standards of preparation, teaching and discipline.
• Use ICT confidently within the curriculum.
• Contribute to the Humanities department activity beyond the curriculum.
• Establish high and appropriate expectations for learning, motivation and presentation of work.
• Set and mark homework in accordance with school policy.
• Provide constructive oral and written feedback to students with clear targets.
• Keep parents informed of student progress, including at Parent-Teacher Conferences.
• Liaise with the Student Support Team with regard to individual students who may have exceptional needs, to ensure that those needs are understood, planned for and met.
• Attending and contributing to meetings of a professional nature as and when required.
• Contributing to the strengthening of the parent-teacher partnership in individual and whole school initiatives as and when required.
• Be prepared to take on a pastoral role in the school in the form of a Form Tutor and fulfil the responsibilities of that position.
• Developing cross-curricular links and providing opportunities for students to develop and apply their Mathematics skills.
• Making a positive contribution to the development of the School.
• Actively supporting the ethos of the school.
• Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) to stay updated with the latest teaching strategies, subject knowledge, and examination requirements.
• Analyse student progress data to inform teaching and learning, identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate interventions.
• Monitor the wellbeing of students, providing emotional and academic support where necessary, and liaise with the pastoral team when appropriate.

Other Responsibilities

• Actively support and adhere to the Child Protection Policy, including attending annual training.

Application Process

Applicants should complete the online application form via TES.

• Clearly state the position that you are applying for and your area of expertise.
• Include a letter of application addressing how you meet the criteria and job description (maximum two sides of A4).
• Include your Curriculum Vitae, with a recent professional photograph.
• Include details of any dependents and your personal details.
• Include the following contact details: Home address and mobile phone number.
• Include the email contact details of 3 referees, at least one of whom must be your current Principal/Headteacher or member of the Leadership Team. Please ensure a professional email account is listed for all referees.
• Applications should be addressed to the Principal from 2026/27, Mr Tom Keenan.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

The International School @ ParkCity, KL is committed to ensuring that all students within the ISP community are kept safe and free from harm as a result of abuse or neglect. Child Protection is the responsibility of all members of the school community, by applying for employment at The International School @ ParkCity, KL you are:

• Declaring that you are able to work with students in a way that promotes and safeguards their safety and welfare.
• Declaring that there is no reason that would prevent you from working with children at our school.
• Supportive of appropriate background checks that will be made.
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