Job Description
Purpose of Role
The Primary Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality learning and teaching in Tenby Schools Penang. The role focuses on providing engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences in line with the Malaysian National curriculum and ISP's Learning First approach.
The Primary Class Teacher will be a reflective practitioner who demonstrates strong classroom practice, maintains high expectations for all learners, and contributes positively to the wider school community. They will support students academic, social, and emotional development while fostering curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning.
About Tenby Schools Penang
At Tenby Schools Penang, part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP)a global network of over 100 schools across more than 20 countries we 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.
Located on the island of Penang, we have 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.
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.
Tenby Schools Penang is part of ISP Malaysia, one of the leading education groups in Malaysia that operates Tenby Schools, Asia Pacific Schools and Straits International Schools. The nine school campuses are strategically located in the developed areas of Klang Valley in Selangor, Perak, Penang and Johor.
ISP Malaysia is part of ISP, a global community of over 100 international schools across more than 20 countries.
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
Primary Teacher Key Responsibilities
General Expectations
- Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
- Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
- Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
- Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.
Pupil Progress
- Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
- Be accountable for pupils attainment, progress and outcomes
- Be aware of pupils capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these
- Guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching
- Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.
Curriculum
- Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
- Have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship
- Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English.
- If teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics
- If teaching early mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies.
Teaching and Learning
- Plan and teach well-structured lessons
- Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time
- Promote a love of learning and children's intellectual curiosity
- Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired
- Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching
- Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s)
Meeting the Needs of all Pupils
- Know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively
- Have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils ability to learn, and how best to overcome these
- Demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils education at different stages of development
- Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them
Assessment
- Make accurate and productive use of assessment
- Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements
- Make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils progress
- Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons
- Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback.
- Report to parents in line with school guidelines.
Behaviour and Safety
- Have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in accordance with the school's behaviour policy
- Have high expectations of behaviour, and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly
- Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils needs in order to involve and motivate them
- Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary.
Wider Professional Responsibilities
- Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
- Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support
- Deploy support staff effectively
- Take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
- Communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils achievements and well-being in accordance with school guidelines.
- Fulfill the working hours stated in the Employee contract.
- Undertake any other reasonable requests by the Headteacher or other line manager.
Qualifications And Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Education or any other relevant fields.
- Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGDE, Diploma in Education).
- Minimum 3-4 years of work experience in Primary Teaching for Key Stage 1 and 2
- Strong command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
- Passionate about student development and continuous improvement.
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 Commitment to 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, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
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.
