Asia Pacific Schools is one of the most renowned schools in the Klang Valley, serving about 1,800 children across the International Curriculum and Malaysian National Curriculum. Our approach to children’s education and growth encompasses academic rigor, pastoral care, and genuine relationships, with appropriate tools and technology seamlessly binding it all together. In doing so, we are developing well-rounded, confident individuals who are ready for the challenges of the world. Asia Pacific Schools (APS) is extremely pleased to be part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a dynamic network of 60+ schools in 16 different countries committed to an organisational learning culture of ‘getting better’. The Asia Pacific Schools promotes equality and is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, as well as providing employees with a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.
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 whole campus commitment to professional development and a commitment to serving others
- A peer network of like‑minded teaching colleagues and support from non‑academic staff
- Access to expertise, best practices sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures
- A commitment to employee well‑being
We Offer
Competitive salaryPension fund contribution to an Employee Provident FundFee discount for children of employeesOutpatient and inpatient medical benefitsTraining opportunitiesPaid leaves (e.g., medical, hospitalization, paternity, compassionate, etc.)ASIA PACIFIC SMART SCHOOL
We are seeking to hire a Maternity Cover for English Teacher with experience in a National school for commencement October 2025.
Purpose of Role
To lead learning through a supportive and trusting environment within the department. Innovation and creativity are developed at every level by encouraging collaboration, reflection, effective time management and communication. This in turn will allow positive progression of both the team and the curriculum.
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. Well‑being and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding 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.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Support for students : work with small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher; give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher; attend to children’s personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene, minor first aid and welfare matters; establish good relationships with students, be a role model by presenting a positive personal image and respond appropriately to individual needs; promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students; encourage students to act independently as appropriate.Support for teachers : provide curricular clerical / admin support; under the direction of the teacher prepare the classroom for lessons including display work as appropriate and clear afterwards; undertake student record keeping as requested; support the teacher in managing student behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate; establish constructive relationships with parents / carers and report on information from parents / carers to the teacher.Support for the curriculum : provide curriculum / resource support; support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop students’ competence and independence in its use; prepare and maintain equipment / resources as directed by the teacher and assist students in their use.Support for the school : be aware of and comply with safeguarding procedures, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting any concerns to the relevant member of staff; maintain high standards of health and safety at all times; maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team; assist in the supervision of classroom and outdoor activities; contribute to the overall ethos / work / aims of the school; be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop; attend relevant meetings; participate in training, including relevant learning strategies and other learning activities and appraisal, where required.Other Expectations
Fully and positively participate in the school’s performance appraisal scheme in order to develop and enhance personal and service performance.Undertake any other reasonable duties requested / assigned as required by SLT or Line Manager, especially with regard to the school’s administrative function.Ensure adherence to school policies including those relating to Safeguarding, Race Equality, Equal Opportunities, Code of Conduct and Health & Safety.Skills, Qualifications And Experience
Candidates must possess at least a Diploma or Bachelor in Education or its equivalent.Preferably with minimum three (3) years of Secondary school teaching experience.Able to guide and teach in languages (English, Bahasa Malaysia).Person specification
Patient, responsible, and passionate about teaching.Friendly and loving towards children.Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people for whom they are responsible for with whom they come into contact.ISP Core Competencies
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 classify 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
Amusing 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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