Job Description

job descriptionSecondary English Teacher (August 2025 Start)
Penang, MalaysiaDo you want to inspire a love of literature and language in your students? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious international school in Penang, Malaysia, and be part of a welcoming and supportive environment.Job overview:Do you have a passion for English literature and a desire to nurture a love of reading, writing, and communication in your students? If you want to help young minds discover the power of words and unlock their potential, then this is the role for you! Teachanywhere is seeking an experienced and dedicated Secondary English Teacher for an August 2025 start.About the School:This is a leading school on the island of Penang, located in the prestigious neighborhood of Tanjung Bungah, just outside George Town. The school offers a British-based curriculum for 3 to 16-year-olds that follows IPC, the National Curriculum for England, and IGCSEs. With a new 75,000 sq. ft. STEAM facility set to open in April 2024, the school community is set to embark on a new approach to education pillared on the progressive learning approach of STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics. Powering its new STEAM focus is an educational philosophy that has been proven around the world - Amazing Learning. Amazing Learning is about persisting through challenges and achieving breakthroughs. It's about embracing the "good struggle" and turning "Oh No!" moments into "Oh Wow!" moments.The school caters to the children of expatriates working and living in Malaysia and for Malaysian families who opt for international education. The student population of approximately 560 comprises 33 different nationalities. The teaching staff are both expatriate and Malaysian. This is an inclusive school, where students have an outstanding attitude to learning and academic results are high, while the emphasis is on maintaining a holistic outlook. Every day students are encouraged to apply insights across subjects, to solve problems creatively, and to find connections between what they learn and what they perceive in the wider world.Location Overview:Penang, known as the "Pearl of the Orient," is a captivating island state in Malaysia, renowned for its beautiful beaches, rich cultural heritage, and delicious cuisine. Explore the historical streets of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy a relaxed and vibrant lifestyle. With its stunning natural landscapes, delicious food, and friendly people, Penang offers a unique and enriching experience for those seeking an adventure in Southeast Asia.Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Fee discount for children of employees
• Medical outpatient and insurance benefits
• Personal Accident insurance coverage
• Generous contributions to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF) up to 23% of salary per annum (11% employee contribution + 12% employer contribution) payable as a lump sum on leaving Malaysia.
• Flight and shipping allowance at the beginning and end of the contract
• Support with accommodation for the first two weeks after your arrival
• 2 year contract with an option to renew at the end.
• 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 practise sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures.
• A commitment to employee well-being.

Requirements:

• Appropriate degree and teaching qualification (e.g., Bachelor's Degree with teaching qualification, PGCE/Diploma in Education OR relevant degree).
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience required preferably in an international school context covering International Primary Curriculum.
• Must be able to teach computing.
• Creative, inspiring, patient, resourceful and energetic.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly responsible, dedicated, hardworking and a team-player.
• Reflective individual who is committed to lifelong learning and development.
• Experience teaching students with English as an additional language.

To be successful in your application, you should:

• be a fully qualified and/or licensed teacher
• be able to pass police checks and background checks including references
• be a proficient English speaker
• possess good classroom management skills
• be a citizen of the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the USA or Canada (to meet visa requirements)
• remain open minded, resilient and keen to contribute to the future success of the school

About us'Teach the world, live the dream' - Teachanywhere was launched in 2004 to assist teachers of all levels and backgrounds find their ideal role in their dream location. We were one of the first companies to search the world for teaching opportunities while acknowledging that it's not always easy to settle in a new country. Combining Teachanywhere's size, expertise, and local knowledge we are able to advise teachers where in the world they are most likely to thrive professionally and as a person.skillsknowledge of curriculum,knowledge of subjectqualificationBEd

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