Teacher Recruitment and Training Executive

I Can Read; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution is seeking a Teacher Recruitment and Training Executive to support its mission across Malaysia. The role involves sourcing, recruiting, and training teachers, ensuring high academic standards while collaborating with senior management. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree, TESOL/CELTA/DELTA certification, and relevant teaching experience, alongside strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' teaching experience in ESL industry.
• Experience in recruitment and HR/training.
• Confident in conducting training for large groups.

Responsibilities

• Source, recruit, and train teachers across Malaysia.
• Conduct interviews and manage onboarding processes.
• Provide ongoing academic support and training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation abilities

Planning skills

Research skills

Training skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

TESOL/CELTA/DELTA certification

Master's degree in Education, Human Resources, or Business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Teacher Recruitment and Training Executive

1. Source, Recruit, and Train Ideal Teachers
To support I Can Read’s mission and ensure consistent academic excellence across Malaysia.

2. Collaborate with Senior Management
Ensure that all I Can Read Malaysia centres deliver programmes to the highest standard, enhancing student retention and growth.

A. Sourcing

Take full responsibility for sourcing teacher candidates to meet both forecasted and unplanned staffing needs.

Develop and maintain a teacher sourcing pipeline to ensure a pool of qualified candidates.

Build and manage strategic relationships with recruitment agencies and partners.

B. Recruitment and Selection

Conduct interviews with suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

Coordinate with franchisees to arrange second interviews if necessary.

Draft and issue Letters of Offer and Health Declaration Forms for successful candidates.

C. Teacher Onboarding and Pre-Deployment Training

Ensure new hires are fully prepared for deployment.

Deliver the formal pre-deployment teacher training programme.

Conduct HR orientation sessions to ensure understanding of the Employment Agreement and Employee Handbook.

Perform post-training follow-up, teaching observations, and feedback sessions as part of the teacher confirmation and professional development process.

D. Ongoing Academic Support

Forecast and provide academic coaching or retraining for teachers as needed.

Offer support and guidance to centre staff to maintain academic quality.

Plan and deliver workshops and seminars aligned with Singapore HQ's professional development framework.

Collaborate with the Academic Team at Singapore HQ to deliver training for curriculum updates, holiday, and ad hoc programmes.

Secondary Responsibilities

E. Operational and Marketing Support

Assist with arranging Relief Teachers during shortages.

Review and edit marketing materials, brochures, and articles.

Support the organisation of events, roadshows, exhibitions, and seminars.

Work with franchise partners to uphold academic standards across all Malaysian centres.

Coordinate with the Professional Development Manager (Singapore HQ) on teacher development initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (required)

TESOL, CELTA, or DELTA certification (required)

Master’s degree in Education Administration, Human Resources, or Business (advantageous)

Minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience in the ESL industry (required)

Recruitment and HR/training experience (required)

Ability to build and manage a teacher network across Malaysia

Strong interpersonal and partnership development skills

Excellent command of English – written and spoken

Confident in presenting and conducting training for large groups

Highly organized and proactive, with strong planning skills

Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities

Independent and resourceful with strong research skills

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

High level of professionalism and integrity

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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a Training Executive? Which of the following languages are you fluent in? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? How would you rate your English language skills? How many years' experience do you have in a training & development role?

I Can Read Asia is expanding into Malaysia and we are seeking suitable candidates who are young at heart, passionate, and ambitious to join our team.

I CAN READ was founded in 2000 by Educational Psychologists Antony Earnshaw and Annabel Seargeant. The duo developed the system based on 15 years of researching how children learn to read and in particular, how to address the problems faced by children with reading difficulties.

We offer a full range of English Literacy courses for students aged 2.5 - 12 years old. Through these scientifically designed courses, students develop their English linguistic abilities similar to the manner in which we learn our first language. This style of learning has proven to be highly effective and is one of the leading English learning systems in the world.

Through our unique pedagogy, we ensure that our students develop long-term excellence in all four skills of language – listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

We have over 300,000 success stories and over 200 centres in 15 markets, with a presence in Australia, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Oman, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, UAE, and Vietnam.

I Can Read Asia is expanding into Malaysia and we are seeking suitable candidates who are young at heart, passionate, and ambitious to join our team.

I CAN READ was founded in 2000 by Educational Psychologists Antony Earnshaw and Annabel Seargeant. The duo developed the system based on 15 years of researching how children learn to read and in particular, how to address the problems faced by children with reading difficulties.

We offer a full range of English Literacy courses for students aged 2.5 - 12 years old. Through these scientifically designed courses, students develop their English linguistic abilities similar to the manner in which we learn our first language. This style of learning has proven to be highly effective and is one of the leading English learning systems in the world.

Through our unique pedagogy, we ensure that our students develop long-term excellence in all four skills of language – listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

We have over 300,000 success stories and over 200 centres in 15 markets, with a presence in Australia, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Oman, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, UAE, and Vietnam.

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