Teacher (Music)

Asia Pacific Schools; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Asia Pacific International School invites applications for a Music Teacher to join our international school. The role begins January 2027 and focuses on delivering high-quality music education within the international curriculum, fostering Amazing Learning principles.

The successful candidate will promote safeguarding, work with a Year Team as a Class Tutor, and engage in professional development and school improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time teaching music in an international primary school.
• Degree in performing arts or music or equivalent, with education background.
• Fluent English in written and spoken form.

Responsibilities

• Follow policies reflecting the school's commitment to high achievement and amazing learning.
• Ensure curriculum coverage and progression for all pupils.
• Develop literacy, numeracy and information technology skills through music.
• Establish a strong partnership with parents and carers to involve them in learning.
• Assist with school events and contribute to marketing activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Computer literacy

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Music

Post-graduate qualification in teaching

Job description

The Asia Pacific Schools, in partnership with The International Schools Partnership (ISP), equips students for local and global success by delivering Amazing Learningand offers both the international and Malaysian National curricula in the Klang Valley, Malaysia.The Asia Pacific Smart School offers the Malaysian National curriculum from Standard 1 to Form 5 and have been rated 5-Star by the Malaysian Ministry of Education.

The Asia Pacific Schools promotes equality and is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.We are committed to diversity and inclusion, as well as providing employees with a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

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ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

We are seeking to hire a Teacher (Music) with experience in an international school for commencement January 2027.

Purpose of Role

To provide Amazing Learning opportunities so that students continually get better through the delivery of high-quality teaching and the creation of effective resources.

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well‑being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• General
  • Follow the policies and practices which reflect the school's commitment to high achievement, amazing learning and effective feedback.
  • Establish a clear understanding of the importance and role of Primary education in contributing to pupils' spiritual, moral, cultural and physical development, and in preparing students for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of the modern world.
  • Use data effectively to identify pupils who are underachieving and, where necessary, create and implement effective plans of action to support those pupils.
  • To work effectively as a Class Tutor as part of a designated Year Team
  • Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression for all pupils, including those of high ability and those with special educational or linguistic needs.
  • Ensure effective development of pupils' literacy, numeracy and information technology skills through the subject.
  • Set high expectations for pupils in relation to progress and achievement.
  • Ensure effective development of pupils' individual and collaborative study skills necessary for them to become increasingly independent in their work and to complete tasks independently when out of school.
  • Establish a partnership with parents and carers to involve them in their child’s learning, as well as providing information about curriculum, attainment, progress and targets.
• Communication, marketing and PR
  • To ensure professional and effective communication and consultation, as appropriate, between colleagues, parents, and students at Asia Pacific International School
  • Publicise and celebrate achievements.
  • Assist with the organisation of open evenings, consultation events and other events relating to the school.
  • To contribute to marketing activities for Asia Pacific International School.

(Please note that this Job Description sets out the main duties associated with the stated purpose of the post. It is assumed that other duties of a similar level/nature undertaken within the section are not excluded because they are not itemised. The duties of this post could vary from time to time as a result of new legislation; changes in technology or policy and in that case appropriate training may be given to enable the post holder to undertake this new/varied work.)

Other Expectations

• Fully and positively participate in the school’s performance appraisal scheme in order to develop and enhance personal and service performance.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties requested/assigned as required by SLT or Line Manager, especially with regard to the school’s administrative function.
• Ensure that school policies including those relating to Safeguarding, Race Equality, Equal Opportunities, Code of Conduct and Health & Safety are adhered to.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Possess degree in performing arts or music or its equivalent, including relevant bachelor's degree in education or bachelor's degree with a post-graduate qualification in teaching.
• Minimum three (3) years' full-time teaching music in an international primary school
• Computer literate with good interpersonal communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Person specification

• Patient, responsible, and passionate about teaching
• A team player and flexible to meet the needs of the department
• Must be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people they are responsible for or come into contact with

ISP Core Competencies

You consistently demonstrate and role‑model the ISP Core Competencies in all that you do.

Cognitive

• Curious and agile
  • Learns by questioning, exploring and investigating.
  • Self‑motivated; develops goals, monitors progress and adapts plans as necessary.
  • Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity; stays engaged and curious and effectively balances patience and action.
  • Open-minded; willing to try and test ideas.
  • Challenges traditional methods and ways of thinking and encourages new perspectives.
  • Tackles challenges in an organised and systematic way and finds solutions.
  • Resourceful and imaginative; sees problems as opportunities to explore alternatives and possibilities.
  • Uses logic to break complex problems down into manageable components.
  • Interprets and evaluates data and evidence to classify information and recognise patterns and relationships.
  • Leverages data and information as critical components in decision‑making.

Interpersonal

• Empathetic and emotionally intelligent
  • Excels at teamwork and building positive relationships.
  • Motivates and encourages others by sharing positive feedback and recognising and celebrating their contributions.
  • Understands and respects others' views, beliefs and feelings, building trust and rapport.
  • Self‑reflects to understand how their actions and behaviour