Teacher of EAL

CHARTERHOUSE MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Charterhouse Malaysia is seeking a skilled Teacher of English as an Additional Language to join us in January 2027. You will teach our Year 8 Accelerated English Programme, guiding beginners to develop communication and academic language while continuing core subjects.

Working with the Head of EAL and pastoral colleagues, you will foster belonging, support progression to Year 9, and contribute to our welcoming international community in Kuala Lumpur.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with EAL expertise and experience teaching beginner English language learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 8 Accelerated English Programme to develop language and academic skills.
• Collaborate with Head of EAL and pastoral staff to support student progress.
• Assess and support students' language development and independence.

Skills

EAL expertise

Beginner English teaching

Assessment strategies

Job description

Give young people the language and confidence to take their next step. Charterhouse Malaysia seeks a skilled, patient and ambitious Teacher of English as an Additional Language to join us in January 2027.

Teacher of EAL

Charterhouse Malaysia

About our School

Charterhouse Malaysia is a progressive international secondary school in Kuala Lumpur, drawing on the educational heritage of Charterhouse while looking confidently to the future. We combine academic rigour with intellectual curiosity, independent learning and care for the whole person. Through our Future Ready approach, students learn to question, discover and apply their knowledge, with service learning and Independent Learning Projects connecting education with purposeful contribution.

The opportunity

You will teach our Year 8 Accelerated English Programme, providing intensive English language learning. The programme supports beginners to develop their communication and academic language while continuing Mathematics, Combined Science, Sports and wider School life. Working with the Head of EAL, subject teachers and pastoral colleagues, you will help students build belonging and prepare for progression towards Year 9, according to assessed readiness.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a qualified teacher with relevant EAL expertise and successful experience of teaching beginner English language learners. You will use clear modelling, purposeful practice and careful assessment to build independence. High expectations, cultural sensitivity and warm relationships with students and families are essential, alongside enthusiasm for contributing to our wider community.

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, the opportunity to develop professionally and a meaningful part in a progressive school at an exciting time of growth. You will join generous, committed colleagues, work with inspiring young people and become part of a welcoming international community in Kuala Lumpur.

Please read the attached job description for the full responsibilities and person specification. We look forward to hearing how you would contribute to Charterhouse Malaysia.

Charterhouse Malaysia is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and appropriate pre-employment and safeguarding checks. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

We welcome early applications and reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.