EAL and English Teacher

Purpose of Role We are thrilled to seek an EAL and English Teacher who embodies dedication and dynamism, with a profound commitment to delivering an education steeped in the British curriculum. You will be the driving force behind an educational experience that fosters critical thinking, ignites creativity, and cultivates global citizenship, while instilling a deep appreciation for English literature and language. We are looking for an individual with robust digital technology skills to contribute to innovative strides in English education, and a passion for teaching English at KS3 and KS4 with experience in literature, language, or related fields. The role as English Curriculum Leader will impact the academic landscape and help shape the future of English education at an International Secondary school.

Be the torchbearer for the British curriculum by infusing it with your passion and expertise. Your role will influence the school community and contribute to an inspiring and transformative educational journey.

About Tenby Tropicana Aman Tenby Tropicana Aman opened in 2018 on a purpose-built campus located in a green setting in a suburban area of Tropicana Aman, just outside Kuala Lumpur. With 500+ students on roll aged 3–16 across primary and secondary, the school continues to grow and fosters a happy atmosphere and strong sense of community.

We believe in active engagement in learning, celebrating character strengths, and developing authentic leadership skills. Our students become happy learners, innovative thinkers, confident young adults, and lifelong learners. They develop resilience, a growth mindset, and deep character strengths to flourish in an ever-changing world.

Our primary school follows the National Curriculum for England, incorporating the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) thematic approach. In the secondary school, the National Curriculum for England is delivered at Key Stage 3 leading to IGCSE. We offer a wide range of IGCSE subjects and are an accredited centre for CAIE, Oxford AQA and Edexcel. Tenby Tropicana Aman is part of ISP Malaysia, a leading education group in Malaysia. 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. Their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are essential for learners and learning. We are consistent in identifying safeguarding and Health & Safety concerns and acting on them appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences, and promote well-being.

Operate effectively. We focus on the things that matter most and apply school policies and procedures.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students, and our schools.

Learn continuously. We engage in personal and professional development and school improvement.

For more information visit EAL And English Teacher – Key Responsibilities

Uphold the School’s Vision, Mission and Core Values.

Full responsibility for English language teaching and assimilation into the mainstream curriculum for EAL students with little or no English language skills.

Equip EAL students with the necessary English vocabulary, oral and writing skills.

Work closely with parents, class and subject teachers to support the English needs of EAL students.

Write and implement EAL Teaching and Improvement / Development Plans.

Analyse assessment data to measure EAL students’ progress.

Possess a growth mindset and embrace change.

Possess knowledge and experience of assessment and tracking to inform student progress, including the use of standardised tests.

Deliver INSET / training to staff as part of the CPD programme.

Assist the School with developing greater impact on learning practices.

Have sound knowledge and practice of the National Curriculum for England, curriculum development and current educational thinking.

Be an excellent practitioner, self-starter, and team player with strong time management and communication skills.

Contribute to the wider School Community.

Line management The Secondary EAL and English Teacher will report to the Head of Secondary.

Qualifications And Experience Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Education or any other relevant field.

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 fosters new perspectives

Creative problem-solver; organized and systematic in tackling challenges

Resourceful and imaginative; sees problems as opportunities

Uses logic to break down complex problems

Interprets data to recognise patterns and informs decision-making

Interpersonal

Empathetic and emotionally intelligent

Team-oriented and relationship-driven

Motivates others with positive feedback and recognition

Respects others’ views; builds trust and rapport

Self-reflects; manages emotions; communicates openly and professionally

Collaborative; adapts style to others’ needs

Shares knowledge; handles conflict constructively

Self-Leadership

Amazing Learner; focuses on continuous development

Humility, self-awareness and openness to growth

Seeks and acts on feedback

Manages learning in the context of internal and external factors

Resilient; practices self-care and stays organized under pressure

Recovers positively from setbacks and learns from them

Digital

Technologically literate; uses technology ethically and securely

Communicates clearly across digital channels

Strong functional skills; selects appropriate digital tools

Keeps up with change and embraces new technologies

Global

Values-driven; models ISP Principles

Multi-cultural mindset; respects diverse values and practices

Prioritises well-being, inclusion and belonging

Considers environmental and social impact of actions

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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