Secondary English Literature and Language Teacher

Secondary English Literature and Language Teacher

The Secondary English Literature (and First Language) Teacher is entrusted with the design, delivery, and leadership of engaging and impactful language learning across the Secondary School, with a primary focus on Secondary English Literature and a secondary focus on Secondary English First Language in line with the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. By nurturing curiosity, communication, and cultural understanding, the role aims to empower students with a love of literature and lifelong language learning skills.

ABOUT TENBY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SETIA ECOHILL

Tenby International School Setia EcoHill follows the international school curriculum comprising IGCSE, beginning from Kindergarten through to Secondary School. With over 800 students, we have gained a reputation for excellence and high standards in education.

We champion a transformative approach to learning that goes beyond the classroom. By igniting our students\' curiosity and growing their self-confidence, we empower them to become the next generation of changemakers.

Tenby International School Setia EcoHillis 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.

• 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 commitment to professional development and employee well-being.
• Access to expertise, best practice sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures.
• School fee discount for children of employees.
• Medical outpatient and insurance benefits.
• 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.

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English Literature (and First Language) Teacher – Key Responsibilities

Line management

The English Teacher reports to the Head of English and provides leadership and line management to the Secondary School.

Qualifications and Experience

Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field. Have a recognized teaching qualification (e.g. PGDT, PGCEi or similar); A Master’s degree in Education or related field would be an advantage.

Experience and Skills :

ISP Core Competencies

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

Cognitive

o Learns by questioning, exploring and investigating.

o Self-motivated; develops goals, monitors progress and adapts plans as necessary.

o Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity; stays engaged and curious and effectively balances patience and action.

o Open-minded; willing to try and test ideas.

o Challenges traditional methods and ways of thinking and encourages new perspectives.

o Tackles challenges in an organised and systematic way and finds solutions.

o Resourceful and imaginative; sees problems as opportunities to explore alternatives and possibilities.

o Uses logic to break complex problems down into manageable components.

o Interprets and evaluates data and evidence to classify information and recognise patterns and relationships.

o Leverages data and information as critical components in decision-making.

Interpersonal

Empathetic and emotionally intelligent

Collaborative and communicative

Self-Leadership

Amazing Learner

Digital

Technologically literate

Global

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 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

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.

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Tenby Schools is a rapidly expanding group of international and Malaysian private schools in Malaysia. Having started in Ipoh, there are now also Tenby Schools in Penang, Setia Eco Park in Shah Alam, Setia Eco Gardens in Johor Bahru, Setia Ecohill in Semenyih and Tropicana Aman in Kota Kemuning.

Our vision is “A United World At Peace – Through Education” and is shared by all our schools. We are dedicated to bring together students from different cultures and nationalities and educate them to become the global citizens of the future - young people with respect for one another, confidence in themselves and the determination to become outstanding achievers.

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