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ASSISTANT TEACHER

ASSISTANT TEACHER

Tenby Ecohill Sdn Bhd • Malaysia, Malaysia
6 hours ago
Job description

ASSISTANT TEACHER

Role Profile

Purpose of Role

To support classroom learning, foster students’ social and emotional development, and ensure a positive and safe learning environment.

About Tenby International School Setia EcoHill

Tenby International School Setia EcoHill follows the international school curriculum comprising IGCSE and A-Levels, starting at the nursery level. 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 EcoHill 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 commitment to professional development and employee well‑being.
  • Access to expertise, best practice sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures.
  • Competitive remuneration.
  • School fee discount for children of employees.
  • Medical outpatient and insurance benefits.

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.
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    ASSISTANT TEACHER – Key Responsibilities

  • Support the classroom teacher in guiding students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
  • Assist with daily classroom routines and lesson activities.
  • Observe students’ needs and provide support in consultation with the teacher.
  • Prepare learning resources and display students’ work.
  • Maintain a conducive and safe classroom environment.
  • Enforce school and classroom rules to promote positive behavior.
  • Supervise students during lessons, breaks, lunch, after‑school care, and dismissal.
  • Provide regular feedback to the teacher on students’ progress and behavior.
  • Step in for the class teacher during short absences when required.
  • Line management

    The Assistant Teacher will report to the Head of Primary.

    Qualifications and Experience

    Education :

  • Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education / bachelor's degree in education or any other relevant fields.
  • Qualified teaching certification and experience in primary / elementary education.
  • Experience and Skills :

  • Strong classroom management and instructional skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to engage and motivate young students.
  • 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 classfl¤ 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 :

    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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