BM Teacher

Position: BM Teacher (National)

Purpose of Role

We are looking for a suitably qualified, inspirational and experienced BM Teacher (National) to join our forward-thinking and dynamic teaching team that provides quality teaching and learning for our students.

To teach BM to students for our secondary and upper primary student in accordance with the Malaysian National Curriculum, ensuring effective delivery of lessons, student engagement, and academic progress in a supportive school environment.

The ideal candidate is one who is passionate, resourceful and innovative in teaching approach. You are important in maintaining a high standard of teaching and committed to promote the welfare of young children with a desire to ensure that every child achieves their potential and continue to drive up performance

Description of School

At Tenby Schools Penang, part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP)a global network of 85+ schools across 23 countrieswe are proud to offer an international and cosmopolitan learning environment. Our diverse campus hosts students from over 30 countries, providing them with a world-class education in a state-of-the-art facility.

With nearly 60 years of pioneering experience in international education in Malaysia, Tenby Schools Penang has established a reputation for excellence in staff development and delivering high-quality teaching and learning. What sets us apart is our unique integration of a Private Malaysian School and an International School, fostering a truly unified and inclusive educational experience.

Located on the island of Penang, we are one of the leading schools in the region. If you're looking for a vibrant, progressive, and supportive school community, we encourage you to explore more about Tenby Schools Penang.

Visit our website at http://www.tenby.edu.my/penang and follow us on social media to stay updated.

We look forward to welcoming talented individuals who share our commitment to excellence in education.

We look forward to welcoming talented individuals who share our commitment to excellence in education

ISP Malaysia

ISP Malaysia operates the Tenby Schools, Asia Pacific Schools and Straits International Schools where we are strategically located covering the Klang Valley, Perak, Penang and Johor within Malaysia. Our experience in education excellence helps us provide amazing learning experiences for students as young as 3 years up to 18 years old. Our schools in Malaysia follow the international school curriculum comprising IGCSE and A-levels, starting at the kindergarten level, while 5 of the schools also offer the Malaysian National Curriculum. While the national and international schools and classrooms are separated, facilities and non-curricular activities are shared between the schools. With over 8,500 students, we have a 60-year history in the country providing education to students and have gained a reputation for excellence and high standards in education.

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

For more information visit http://www.internationalschoolspartnership.com

Key benefits

• 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.
  
  

We Also Offer

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

Position: BM Teacher (National)

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum Delivery
• Plan and deliver engaging BM lessons
• Incorporate differentiated teaching strategies to cater to mixed-ability learners.
• Integrate technology and hands-on activities to enhance learning experiences.
• Assessment and Progress Monitoring
• Prepare and administer formative and summative assessments.
• Track and report student performance regularly in line with school policies.
• Provide constructive feedback to students and parents to support improvement.
• Classroom Management
• Establish a positive, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Apply effective behavior management strategies to maintain student discipline and motivation.
• Student Support and Development
• Identify and support students with learning difficulties or high potential.
• Provide extra academic assistance where necessary, including remedial or enrichment sessions.
• Professional Collaboration
• Work closely with subject colleagues and School Leadership to ensure consistent academic standards.
• Participate in departmental meetings, school-wide planning, and professional development workshops.
• Administrative Duties
• Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, grades, and classroom documentation.
• Contribute to the development of teaching materials and school reports.
  
  

• Co-curricular Involvement
• Support and participate in co-curricular activities, events, and school programs.
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Education, or a related field.
• Recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGDE, Diploma in Education).
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in the Malaysian National Curriculum.
• Familiarity with KSSR (Primary) and KSSM (Secondary) requirements.
• Strong command of English
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Passionate about student development and continuous improvement.
  
  

ISP Core Competencies

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

Cognitive

• Curious and agile
• Learns by questioning, exploring and investigating.
• Self-motivated; develops goals, monitors progress and adapts plans as necessary.
• Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity; stays engaged and curious and effectively balances patience and action.
• Open-minded; willing to try and test ideas.
• Challenges traditional methods and ways of thinking and encourages new perspectives.
• Creative problem-solver
• Tackles challenges in an organised and systematic way and finds solutions.
• Resourceful and imaginative; sees problems as opportunities to explore alternatives and possibilities.
• Uses logic to break complex problems down into manageable components.
• Interprets and evaluates data and evidence to classify information and recognise patterns and relationships.
• Leverages data and information as critical components in decision-making.
  
  

Interpersonal

• Empathetic and emotionally intelligent
• Excels at teamwork and building positive relationships.
• Motivates and encourages others by sharing positive feedback and recognising and celebrating their contributions.
• Understands and respects others views, beliefs and feelings, building trust and rapport.
• Self-reflects to understand how their actions and behaviour affect others.
• Manages and self-regulates their emotions.
• Collaborative and communicative
• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally.
• Actively listens and encourages contributions; values others inputs and ideas.
• Adapts their style, tone and approach according to others needs.
• Shares relevant knowledge, ideas and information with others.
• Handles conflict and disagreements constructively, facilitating dialogue, understanding and resolution.
  
  

Self-Leadership

• Amazing Learner
• Manages their own personal development, focusing on continuous learning and getting better.
• Humble, self-aware and open about their own areas for growth.
• Seeks out, welcomes and acts on feedback.
• Understands the internal and external factors affecting their learning and takes ownership for mitigating these.
• An agile learner who makes connections between experiences and is able to unlearn when new solutions are required.
• Resilient
• Practices self-care and encourages others to do the same.
• Organises themselves and their time and resources well to effectively manage challenges and stressors.
• Understands their own emotions and triggers and follows healthy habits to help manage stress.
• Uses inner strength when times are challenging or when working outside of their comfort zone.
• Recovers positively from setbacks, using them as an opportunity to learn and grow.
  
  

Digital

• Technologically literate
• Uses technology in an ethical way, following cybersecurity and data protection best practice.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully across digital and virtual channels.
• Possesses strong functional skills, using technology effectively to support them in their role.
• Understands different digital tools and systems, selecting and using the appropriate solution for specific purposes.
• Keeps up with change, adapting to and embracing new technologies.
  
  

Global

• Values driven
• Role models the ISP Principles.
• Understands their responsibilities and the impact and influence they have.
• Demonstrates a multi-cultural mindset and respects the different values, behaviours, attitudes, and practices across cultures.
• Prioritises well-being, inclusion and belonging and is caring, considerate and supportive of others.
• Considers the environmental and social impact of their actions and finds ways to minimise these.
  
  

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles [Mandatory to Include]

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 Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging [Mandatory to Include]

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.