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The Asia Pacific Schools, in partnership with The International Schools Partnership (ISP), equips students for local and global success by delivering Amazing Learning and offers both the international and Malaysian National curricula in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. The national school of Asia Pacific Schools offers the Malaysian National curriculum from Standard 1 to Form 5 and is one of the most established private national schools in Malaysia.

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.

We are currently seeking to hire an experienced teacher to join us on 26 May 2024 to teach KSSM Sejarah in our national secondary school.

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.

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 Humanities subjects in contributing to pupils’ spiritual, moral, cultural, mental 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 in the subject and, where necessary, create and implement effective plans of action to support those pupils.
• Work effectively as a Homeroom Teacher to a designated class.

• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all pupils, including those of high ability and those with special educational or linguistic needs.
• Ensure effective development of pupils’ knowledge, skills and understanding through the subjects.
• 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 of the subject, as well as providing information about curriculum, attainment, progress and targets.

• Ensure professional and effective communication and consultation, as appropriate, between colleagues, parents and students at Asia Pacific Schools.
• Publicise and celebrate achievements.
• Assist with the organisation of open evenings, consultation events and other events relating to the school.
• Contribute to marketing activities for Asia Pacific Schools.

• 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.

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with relevant specialisation OR a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field with a Postgraduate Diploma/Degree in Teaching/Education.
• Candidate who is currently teaching KSSM Sejarah in a private or government national school is preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years’ full-time teaching KSSM Sejarah in a national school.
• Ability to teach other subjects such as KSSM Geografi and KSSM Pendidikan Moral is an added advantage.
• Computer literate with good interpersonal communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.

• 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 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

Interested candidates are invited to send in a letter of application including the reasons for applying together with a comprehensive CV, a recent passport-size photograph and contact details of three referees (one of which must be from your current school). Early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified.