Secondary Teacher - Maths - Computer Science

ExploreWestMY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

ExploreWestMY in Kuala Lumpur seeks a dedicated Secondary Teacher to lead Mathematics and Computer Science across years 7–13, delivering engaging, differentiated lessons with clear aims and high expectations. You will develop language-rich learning environments and use data to personalize progress.

Working with Learning Support and the department, you will contribute to scheme of learning, assessments, and safeguarding, ensuring strong student well-being and constructive feedback to parents as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in education or relevant subject area (Mathematics / Computer Science/ Computing etc).
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, PGDT).
• Teaching experience (ideally minimum 3 years).
• Ability to teach across the secondary level (years 7–13).
• High level of proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated teaching and learning, setting clear learning intentions and ambitious expectations for students.
• Commit to knowing students and our context well, personalising learning.
• Maintain and continually develop written schemes of learning, linked to school aims.
• Demonstrate confidence in the use of learning platforms and technology, with ongoing professional learning.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Education

PGCE/PGDT

Job description

Secondary Teacher - Maths - Computer Science

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated teaching and learning, setting clear learning intentions and ambitious expectations for students, incorporating key content, skills, and concepts.
• Commit to knowing students and our context well, ensuring that learning can be personalized so students can take their own next step in their learning journey.
• Maintain and continually develop written schemes of learning, linked to Section and School development aims, which take account of our local and global context.
• Demonstrate confidence in the use of learning platforms and technology, completing ongoing professional learning.
• Set meaningful, and appropriately challenging homework, according to school policy.
• Establish a positive climate for learning and manage behaviour in the classroom, in line with school policies and practice.
• Promote the well-being of students, and proactively safeguard students according to school safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Liaise with Learning Support with regards to individual students where appropriate.
• Take responsibility for the development of academic language within the subject specialism, creating a language-rich learning environment.
• Providing ongoing, formative assessment opportunities for students, using a variety of methods, so that timely and regular feedback can be given to students about their progress.
• Allow for students to be active participants in their own learning, assessment, and reflection, creating a classroom culture where students can use criteria effectively to identify their own next learning steps.
• Use baseline data effectively to measure progress for individual students, therefore informing teaching and learning choices and proactively personalizing support.
• Utilize practices that promote and model the highest of standards in academic integrity, always adhering to school policies.
• Set and mark summative assessments in an accurate and timely manner. Ensure reporting, grading, and moderation practices are to a high standard, working with colleagues and Head of Section to adhere to School and Section practice.
• Provide updates on individual progress to professional colleagues and parents as required.

Professional expectations

• Take responsibility for the safeguarding and wider well-being of learners.
• Contribute to the development of the department.
• Be involved in the delivery and organization of special days, festivals, House events, assemblies, special focus Weeks etc.
• Contribute to the provision of trips and expeditions.
• Act as a Homeroom Teacher.
• Maintain relevant and purposeful displays in classrooms and public areas which relate to learning.
• Provide Extra Curricular Opportunities that meet the needs of our students.
• Provide occasional cover for absent colleagues.
• Attend Parent meetings throughout the year, providing parents and students with constructive feedback and next steps for learning.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Supervise students as part of a duty rota.
• Supervise examinations, ensuring exam board regulations are adhered to.
• Any other reasonable task assigned by the Head of Section, which may be unique to responsibilities of a specific Section or teaching role.
• Any other reasonable task assigned by the Executive Principal or Assistant Principal.
• Positively and constructively contribute to professional learning and collaborative development, and seek ambitious professional development opportunities
• Engage positively with coaching, mentoring, and performance management processes to promote professional growth

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s in education, or Bachelors in the relevant subject area (Mathematics / Computer Science/ Computing etc)
• Recognized teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, PGDT)
• Teaching Experience (ideally minimum 3 years)
• Ability to teach across the secondary level and ability range (potentially years 7 - 13)
• High level of proficiency in spoken and written English

Experience and knowledge of a recognised International secondary curriculum (eg English NC; IB; Cambridge) is desirable.