Primary Teacher

Purpose of Role

We are searching for a suitably qualified, inspirational, and experienced Primary Teacher to join our forward-thinking and dynamic teaching team that provides quality teaching and learning for our students.   You will teach English, Maths, and Phonics across Years 1 to Year 6. You will be supported by strong leadership, systems, and an outstanding professional development programme.

The ideal candidate is one who is resourceful and innovative in their teaching approach.  You are important in maintaining a high standard of teaching, inspiring the students to be actively interested in the subjects, and continue to drive up performance.

ISP Teacher Key Responsibilities

• To teach English, Maths, IPC, Computing, and Phonics across Year 1 to Year 6.
• This position may come with the possibility of a responsibility role depending on experience.
• Able to interact on a professional level with colleagues and establish and maintain productive relationships with them to promote mutual understanding of the school curriculum with the aim of continually improving the quality of teaching and learning in the school.
• Deliver the highest standards of education in the teacher’s areas of expertise, qualifications, and skills.
• Uphold through instruction and example, the highest moral and ethical values including truth, equal opportunity, humanity, and respect
• Teach the students assigned to him/her in a consistently effective and varied manner, according to their educational needs and plan for differentiation considering learning styles and identified strengths and/or weaknesses
• Ensure regular, consistent, and lucid planning and preparation of lessons according to the school’s guidelines
• Encourage students to achieve beyond levels of expectation
• Consistently motivate students through excellent and varied methods of delivery and strong interpersonal skills

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Appropriate degree and teaching qualification e.g. Bachelor’s Degree with teaching qualification, PGCE/Diploma in Education OR relevant degree.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience required preferably in an international school context covering an International Primary Curriculum.
• Must be able to teach computing. 
• Creative, inspiring, patient, resourceful, and energetic.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Highly responsible, dedicated, hardworking, and a team-player.
• Reflective individual who is committed to life-long learning and development.
• Experience teaching students with English as an additional language.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Medical outpatient and insurance benefits
• Personal Accident insurance coverage
• Generous contributions to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
• Fee reduction for children of employees

Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens

We are a unique campus, home to Tenby International School, which consists of a Primary and Secondary School (IPC, National Curriculum for England, CIE, IGCSE), and a Malaysian Private School, Sekolah Sri Tenby (Malaysian National Curriculum). The campus welcomes almost 1000 amazing students, aged from 3 to 16 years, and from over 60 nationalities. Our students go to universities, colleges, and careers of their choice both in Malaysia and overseas. Tenby has been a school’s group in Malaysia for over 60 years, and our strength is in our deep-rooted Asian values combined with our international outlook and the ability to offer students amazing global opportunities.

We believe in creating “Amazing Learning Experiences” for our communities. Working collaboratively to help children be ready for the world and the contribution they can make locally and globally. 

We believe that all students learn through good struggles and this at times needs to be consolidated using a variety of teaching methods. Taking risks, being resilient and showing creativity and adaptability for all our communities is important in our learning process. Our students go onto some of the top universities in the world and if they don’t, go into careers and colleges of their choice. 

ISP in Malaysia

Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens is proud to be part of International Schools Partnership (ISP) a fast-growing global schools’ group in six clusters across the world: Europe, Mexico & Central America, the Middle East, South America, Southeast Asia and the USA. Our regional cluster includes other Tenby schools across Malaysia. As a teacher you will be supported by the Head of Department, Senior Leadership teams and other learning clusters and networks both regionally and globally. We love to talk about learning at all levels, as this is at the core of everything we do!  

This is an amazing opportunity for you to develop yourself, take a risk or two, meet other like-minded teachers, share learning practice and work collectively with a local and global team. We even have a global learning hub where you can share learning and leadership ideas so we can get better together.  

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Leadership Competencies

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

1. Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.
2. Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.
3. Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.
4. Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
5. Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
6. Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
7. Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose and Principles.
8. Leading & Inspiring Others. Supports, encourages and inspires students, colleagues and teams so that they give their best.
9. Understanding People. Is a very good judge of talent, can objectively articulate the strengths and motivations of people inside or outside the organisation.

ISP Commitment to Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding Principles

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.