SENCO

International Schools Partnership; George Town; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in George Town, Malaysia, is looking for a Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO) to oversee strategic development and implementation of special educational needs provisions. The role involves day-to-day management of SEN policy and supporting students with disabilities. Ideal candidates should have experience in SEN policy development and a passion for empowering students. This position offers a full-time fixed-term contract starting in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing strategic policies for special educational needs.
• Strong understanding of SEN provisions and support mechanisms.
• Ability to coordinate specific provisions for individual students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations related to SEN policy.
• Support students with special educational needs.
• Develop and implement strategic development of SEN provisions.

Job description

Description

Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO)

TENBY SCHOOLS PENANG

Job starts January 2026

Location: Penang, Malaysia

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Fixed Term

An amazing opportunity as a SENCO awaits you in Malaysia!

Purpose of Role

To determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school and to be responsible day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual students with SEN or a disability.

Tenby Schools Penang

Located in Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Tenby Schools Penang stands out for its state-of-the-art STEAM Engine building, bringing Robotics, Virtual Reality, Music and Technologies into everyday learning, making it one of the leading schools in Malaysia for STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics-focused education. Students work together in learning spaces such as the Robotics and Coding Lab, Makerspace, Black Box Theatre, Food Technology Kitchen and more. This ensures that they develop creativity, problem-solving, and practical skills, preparing them for an evolving world. Every learner is empowered to innovate and take on challenges with confidence.

Our unique campus hosts two parallel educational streams: Tenby International School, where students follow the International Primary Curriculum, the National Curriculum for ...