Primary ESL Teacher

Overview

Byron Recruitment is accepting applications from professionally qualified teachers for positions with Malaysia's top international school group in 2026. The group operates across 3 campuses offering Cambridge, Ontario and IB curricula from primary to secondary, including a College Matriculation Program. There are many teaching opportunities across South East Asia in a fast‑growing, learner‑centered international school environment.

Primary ESL Teachers are needed for January 2026, ideally with experience of Ontario Curriculum and / or Cambridge curriculum.

We are seeking teachers with Canadian qualifications or those willing to obtain their Ontario College of Teachers Certificate (OCT).

International teachers whose first language is English and who hold a Post Graduate Degree in Education , a Bachelor Degree in Education , a Diploma in Teaching / Education or equivalent are invited to apply. Countries include the UK, Canada, the US, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

If you are seeking a new teaching experience in South East Asia with a fast growing international school group, we want to hear from you. We are looking for teachers for all age groups and subjects. Intake sessions for new teachers take place twice a year — in early July and again each January.

Apply now through the link or email your CV to .

Requirements

Professional teacher qualifications and teaching license from countries such as Canada, the US, Ireland, the UK, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa

First language : English

3 years of teaching experience

Exceptions can be made for Canadian qualified teachers

Teacher Benefits

Monthly basic salary : RM 11,620 – RM 16,960

Contract period : 12 months

Teacher allowance : RM 750 per month

Welfare allowance : RM 1,500 per month

Family allowance : up to RM 1,500 per month

Return flights

Shipping allowance

Annual flight allowance

Medical leave : 14 days per calendar year

Medical insurance

Personal accident insurance

Accommodation : first 14 days upon first entry to the country

Contract extension incentives : 2–3 months’ gross salary based on contract extension

Retirement fund : minimum 11% of salary contributed by each teacher, with an additional 12% contribution from the school

About The Schools

Sunway City - Kuala Lumpur

New, state‑of‑the‑art international school campus (opened January 2023)

Ontario, IB and IGCSE curricula

KG to 12

Most teachers live within walking distance of the school

New modern city with good public transit, entertainment and food options

Sunway College - Matriculation Programme

Housed on the grounds of Sunway College in Sunway City

Provides Ontario Grade 12 schooling to complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma prior to university

Iskandar, Johor Bahru

Ontario, Canada curriculum and IBDP for Grades 11 and 12

Pre‑K to 12 school

Small school with approximately 500 students

Most teachers live within walking distance of the school

Located near Singapore; Johor is known for beaches and rainforest

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