Jobs in Shah Alam, Mexiko

Asia Pacific Schools is one of the most renowned schools in the Klang Valley, serving about 1,800 children across the International Curriculum and Malaysian National Curriculum. Our approach to children’s education and growth encompasses academic rigor, pastoral care, and genuine relationships, with appropriate tools and technology seamlessly binding it all together. In doing so, we are developing well‑rounded, confident individuals who are ready for the challenges of the world.

• A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognised and valued
• A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of decision‑making
• An embedded whole‑campus commitment to professional development and a commitment to serving others
• A peer network of like‑minded teaching colleagues and support from non‑academic staff
• Access to expertise, best practices sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures
• A commitment to employee well‑being

• Competitive salary
• Pension fund contribution to an Employee Provident Fund
• Fee discount for children of employees
• Outpatient and inpatient medical benefits
• Training opportunities
• Paid leaves (e.g., medical, hospitalisation, paternity, compassionate, marriage, etc.)

We are seeking to hire a Maternity Cover Teacher with experience in an international school for commencement Jan 2025.

To lead learning through a supportive and trusting environment within the department. Innovation and creativity are developed at every level by encouraging collaboration, reflection, effective time management and communication. This in turn will allow positive progression of both the team and the curriculum.

• Begin with our children and students – their success is our success; wellbeing and safety are essential.
• Treat everyone with care and respect – we look after one another, embracing similarities and differences.
• Operate effectively – we focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and embody shared ideas of our community.
• Learn continuously – positive engagement with personal and professional development and school improvement.

• Support for Students
  • Work with small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher.
  • Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher.
  • Attend to children’s personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene, minor first aid and welfare matters.
  • Establish good relationships with students and be a role model with a positive personal image.
  • Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
  • Encourage students to act independently as appropriate.
• Support for Teachers
  • Provide curricular clerical/admin support.
  • Prepare the classroom for lessons, including clear display work.
  • Undertake student record keeping as requested.
  • Support the teacher in managing student behaviour and reporting difficulties.
  • Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
• Support for the Curriculum
  • Provide curriculum/resource support.
  • Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop students’ competence and independence.
  • Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher.
• Support for the School
  • Be aware of and comply with safeguarding procedures, confidentiality and data protection.
  • Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.
  • Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team.
  • Assist in the supervision of classroom and outdoor activities.
  • Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
  • Ensure equal access to opportunities for all students.
  • Attend relevant meetings and participate in training.

• Fully and positively participate in the school’s performance appraisal scheme.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the SLT or Line Manager.
• Ensure adherence to school policies including safeguarding, equality, conduct and health & safety.

• Minimum of a Certificate or Diploma in Education or its equivalent.
• Preferably 3+ years of primary school teaching experience.
• Ability to teach in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

• Patient, responsible and passionate about teaching.
• Friendly and loving towards children.
• Promotes and safeguards the welfare of children and young people.

• Cognitive
  • Curious and agile, learns by questioning, exploring and investigating.
  • Self‑motivated, develops goals, monitors progress and adapts plans.
  • Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity, stays engaged and curious.
  • Open‑minded, willing to try and test ideas.
  • Challenges traditional methods and encourages new perspectives.
  • Creative problem‑solver and resourceful, sees problems as opportunities.
  • Uses logic to break complex problems into manageable components.
  • Interprets and evaluates data, recognises patterns and relationships.
  • Leverages data for decision‑making.
• Interpersonal
  • Empathetic and emotionally intelligent.
  • Excellent teamwork and building positive relationships.
  • Motivates and encourages others with positive feedback.
  • Understands and respects others’ views.
  • Self‑reflective on how actions affect others.
  • Manages emotions and self‑regulates.
  • Collaborative, communicative, and listens actively.
  • Adapts style and approach for others’ needs.
  • Handles conflict constructively.
• Self‑Leadership
  • Manages personal development and continuous learning.
  • Humble, self‑aware and open to feedback.
  • Understands factors affecting learning and takes ownership.
  • Organises time and resources effectively.
  • Uses internal strength when challenged.
• Digital
  • Technologically literate, using technology ethically.
  • Communicates clearly across digital channels.
  • Possesses strong functional skills to support the role.
  • Adapts to new technologies and keeps up with change.
• Global
  • Values driven, role models ISP Principles.
  • Respects differences across cultures.
  • Prioritises wellbeing, inclusion and belonging.
  • Considers environmental and social impact.

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 postholders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years of employment history.

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high‑performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio‑economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.