Swimming Instructor

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

Job summary

An international school group is looking for an experienced Swimming Instructor to join their team in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, starting in April 2026. Candidates must be professionally qualified teachers with a relevant teaching license and a strong command of English. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience and invites candidates from a variety of English-speaking countries. The position offers a competitive salary with numerous benefits, including allowances and insurance coverage.

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 Leave: 14 days per year

Accommodation for first 14 days

Retirement Fund contribution

Qualifications

• Must have a teaching qualification from the UK, Canada, US, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa.
• Experience with OCT/Canadian qualifications preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming in an international school environment.
• Instruct students from Primary to Secondary levels.
• Plan and execute effective lesson plans for swimming.

Skills

Professional Teacher Qualifications

Teaching license from Canada, US, or UK

Fluent in English

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 April 2026. The group offers Cambridge, Ontario and IB curricula across 3 campuses, serving from Primary to Secondary and including a College Matriculation Program. There are many exciting teaching opportunities in Malaysia. We are looking for an experienced Swimming Instructor to work in Johor Bahru, Malaysia in April 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 qualification from countries such as the UK, Canada, the US, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa are invited to apply.

OCT/Canadian qualifications preferred. QTS and/or IB Qualifications and experience 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. Intake sessions for new teachers take place twice a year — in early July and again each January.

Apply now through the link or email your CV to [e-mail]

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 months
• 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 - minimum 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

Apply now through the link or email your CV to [e-mail]