IGCSE & KS3 Humanities Teacher

Overview ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is seeking to hire a

IGCSE & KS3 Humanities Teacher

with experience of working in a secondary Cambridge / IGCSE syllabus international school for commencement

Jan 2026 . Reporting to :

Head of Department .

The Asia Pacific International School offers the Malaysian National curriculum from Standard 1 to Form 5 and is rated 5-Star by the Malaysian Ministry of Education. We promote equality and are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Key Responsibilities

General

Follow the policies and practices reflecting the school’s commitment to high achievement, amazing learning and effective feedback.

Establish the importance and role of Humanities in pupils’ development and preparation for opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of the modern world.

Use data to identify underachieving pupils and create / implement action plans to support them.

Work effectively as a Form Tutor as part of a designated Year Team.

Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression for all pupils, including high-ability and those with special educational or linguistic needs.

Develop pupils’ literacy, numeracy and information technology skills through the subject.

Set high expectations for pupil progress and achievement.

Develop pupils’ independent study skills and collaboration both in and out of school.

Engage with parents and carers to involve them in their child’s learning and provide information about curriculum, attainment, progress and targets.

Communication, marketing and PR

Ensure professional communication between colleagues, parents and students.

Publicise and celebrate achievements and assist with school events and open evenings.

Contribute to marketing activities for Asia Pacific International School.

Other Expectations

Participate in the school’s performance appraisal scheme and undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Adhere to safeguarding, race equality, equal opportunities, code of conduct and health & safety policies.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Possess a relevant bachelor’s degree in education or a bachelor’s degree with a postgraduate teaching qualification.

Minimum three (3) years’ full-time teaching experience in Humanities in an international school.

Computer literate with good interpersonal communication skills.

Fluency in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Person Specification

Patient, responsible, and passionate about teaching.

Team player and flexible to meet department needs.

Committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.

ISP Core Competencies

Cognitive

Curious and agile; able to learn by questioning, exploring and investigating.

Self-motivated with clear goals, progress monitoring and adaptable plans.

Open-minded and able to test ideas; willing to try new perspectives.

Organised problem-solving; uses data to identify patterns and inform decisions.

Interpersonal

Empathetic, emotionally intelligent and collaborative; communicates openly and professionally.

Respects others’ views and builds trust; handles conflict constructively.

Self-Leadership

Amazing Learner who seeks feedback, develops personally and professionally, and manages time and stress effectively.

Digital

Technologically literate with ethical use of technology and data protection best practice.

Global

Models ISP Principles; values multicultural awareness, well-being and inclusion.

Safeguarding and Diversity ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All postholders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including online due diligence checks and satisfactory background checks for the previous 10 years of employment history. ISP is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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