Teacher of Biology

MTT Learning Academy Sdn Bhd; Balik Pulau; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An international learning institution in Malaysia is seeking dedicated educators who are committed to delivering an inspiring curriculum. Responsibilities include planning and preparing lessons, promoting student safety and diversity, and providing constructive feedback. Candidates should engage in professional development and contribute to school life through enrichment programs. A commitment to fostering an encouraging and respectful learning environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of the curriculum through thorough preparation and planning.
• Creation, development, and evaluation of resources to implement the curriculum.
• Accurate record-keeping of student assessments and progress.
• Ensuring student safety and punctuality to class.
• Promoting diversity and respected perspectives in the classroom.
• Planning and teaching engaging and challenging lessons.
• Setting high expectations for behavior and learning.
• Identifying individual learning needs in students.
• Providing constructive feedback to students promptly.
• Supporting professional development within the faculty.
• Contributing to boarding and enrichment programmes.
• Covering for absent colleagues as necessary.
• Supporting school events and activities.
• Leading and supporting school trips.
• Participating in team and whole school discussions.
• Invigilating exams as required.
• Keeping up with developments in the subject area.
• Communicating with parents regarding student progress.
• Participating in school marketing activities.

Job description

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the delivery of the agreed curriculum through thorough preparation and planning in accordance with schemes of learning.
• To participate in the creation, development and evaluation of resources to effectively implement the curriculum and meet faculty deadlines.
• To keep accurate and up to date records of student assessments and progress in the agreed format. Monitoring student progress and seeking assistance from faculty leaders/year leaders as required. To attend all relevant meetings and parent conferences as scheduled.
• To ensure student safety by being punctual to class, taking registers, covering lessons as assigned and adhering to the published duty rota.
• To promote a culture where diversity is encouraged and where students learn to respect varied perspectives and ways of thinking.
• To plan and teach challenging, inspiring and enjoyable lessons that meet the academic and language needs of all students in the class.
• To set high expectations for behaviour and learning by establishing and maintaining a purposeful learning environment.
• To identify individual learning needs in students and work with other relevant staff to support these as required.
• To provide opportunities for students to practise the skills of questioning, inquiry and reflection.
• To provide constructive oral and/or written feedback to students in a timely manner.
• To participate in professional development and the process of
• To support and develop an ethos of innovation and collaboration with colleagues within the faculty and across the school.
• To treat all members of the community, students and colleagues with respect and consideration.
• To contribute to the boarding school programme according to the published rota.
• To contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes on Friday afternoons, and after school ECAs as per published rotas and schedules.
• To cover for absent colleagues as required.
• To attend school events as required and support non-compulsory school events when possible - contribution to wider school life.
• To lead / support school trips and activities.
• To contribute to team/whole school discussions and development activities.
• To invigilate internal and external exams as required.
• To keep up to date with, and respond to, developments in the subject area, teaching practice and methodology.
• To communicate with parents on student progress through the reporting procedures and other discussions that may arise.
• To contribute to school marketing activities such as open days when needed.

N.B. At the Prince of Wales Island International Schools, we are committed to providing a safe environment for all children. To keep every child safe, a proactive safeguarding culture is encouraged, and all members of our community are expected to share this commitment.