KSSM Mandarin Teacher

Teaching - Secondary (Education & Training)

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.

Asia Pacific Schools (APS) is extremely pleased to be part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a dynamic network of 60+ schools in 16 different countries committed to an organisational learning culture of ‘getting better’.

The Asia Pacific Schools promotes equality and is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, as well as providing employees with a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

We offer:

• 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, hospitalization, paternity, compassionate, maternity, etc.)

We are currently seeking to hire one KSSM Mandarin teacher to join us on 14 February 2024 to teach KSSM Mandarin to our Secondary students in our National School.

Purpose of Role

To provide Amazing Learning opportunities so that students continually get better through the delivery of high-quality teaching and the creation of effective resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow the policies and practices which reflect the school’s commitment to high achievement, amazing learning and effective feedback
• Establish a clear understanding of the importance and role of the subject in contributing to students’ development
• Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving and create plans of action to support those students
• Work effectively as a Homeroom Teacher to an assigned class
• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all students
• Set high expectations for students in relation to progress and achievement
• Establish a partnership with parents and carers to involve them in their child’s learning

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with relevant specialisation or a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field with a Postgraduate Diploma/Degree in Teaching/Education
• Currently teaching KSSM Mandarin with minimum two (2) years of full-time teaching experience
• Computer literate with good interpersonal communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia

Person specification

• Patient, responsible, and passionate about teaching
• A team player and flexible to meet the needs of the department

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.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to send in a letter of application including the reasons for applying together with a comprehensive CV, a recent passport-size photograph and contact details of three referees (one of which must be from your current school).

Early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.