Contract Length: 2 years
Number of Vacancies: 3
Student Level:
- High School
Eligible Candidates:
- University Graduate, Licensed Teacher
School Requirements:
- Education Required: Bachelor
- Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience
- Major: Education or a related academic field
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Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/LicenseOther Certification
- Teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, B.Ed, or equivalent)
- Cambridge IGCSE teaching experience (preferred)
- Experience in international or bilingual school settings (advantageous)
Job Benefits:
Air tickets
Accommodation
Transportation allowance
Group health insurance
Visa cost covered by schoo
Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION: UPPER SECONDARY ENGLISH
TEACHER (IGCSE)
JOB TITLE: Upper Secondary English Teacher (IGCSE)
REPORTS TO: Head of English Department
LOCATION: IMAS International School Kuala Lumpur
PURPOSE
The Upper Secondary English Teacher (IGCSE) plays a pivotal role in delivering
high-quality English instruction to students in Years 10 and 11, in preparation for
the Cambridge IGCSE English as a First or Second Language examinations. This
role demands a deep understanding of adolescent literacy development, effective
assessment strategies, and engaging, student-centered pedagogy.
The teacher will integrate IMAS’s Islamic values and bilingual approach while
fostering a love for literature, academic writing, and critical thinking in learners. As
part of the Secondary team, the teacher contributes to the academic rigor,
personal growth, and global readiness of IMAS graduates.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Curriculum Delivery and Instructional Excellence
1. Curriculum Delivery and Instructional Excellence
- Deliver the Cambridge IGCSE English curriculum with a strong focus on
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including
- Integrate IMAS’s “7 Values” and Islamic worldview into literature
- Foster 21st-century skills including critical thinking, argumentation, and
2. Assessment and Student Progress
- Design and administer formative and summative assessments aligned
- Maintain accurate records of student performance and use data to guide
- Prepare students thoroughly for IGCSE exams, including past paper
- Provide timely, constructive feedback to support student growth in writing
3. Literacy and Language Development
- Promote academic literacy through explicit instruction in vocabulary,
- Curate diverse, culturally responsive reading materials that include global
- Develop students’ abilities to write for various purposes and audiences,
- Encourage independent reading and foster appreciation for a range of
4. Classroom Management and Learning Environment
- Create a safe, respectful, and stimulating learning space that promotes
- Uphold high expectations for student conduct, engagement, and work
- Utilize classroom routines, student-led activities, and technology tools to
5. Professional Collaboration and Development
- Collaborate with the English department on curriculum planning,
- Participate in professional development workshops, school-wide initiatives,
- Engage in peer observation, reflection, and feedback to continuously
- Mentor junior staff or student teachers when required.
6. Parent and Community Engagement
- Communicate regularly with parents about student progress, behavior, and
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences and contribute to student progress
- Involve parents in supporting literacy development at home through
- Promote student achievements in English through events like public
7. Administrative Duties and Compliance
- Maintain accurate lesson plans, records of work, attendance, and
- Ensure compliance with school policies on safeguarding, academic
- Contribute to secondary school documentation such as schemes of work,
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in English, English Literature, or Education with English
- Teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, B.Ed, or equivalent) (required)
- Cambridge IGCSE teaching experience (preferred)
- Minimum 3 years of teaching experience at the secondary level
- Experience in international or bilingual school settings (advantageous)
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Strong command of English language and IGCSE curriculum expertise
- Deep understanding of adolescent literacy development
- Commitment to student-centered, differentiated instruction
- High expectations for academic and behavioral excellence
- Effective communication and collaboration with parents and staff
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Student achievement in IGCSE English exam results
- Quality of lesson planning and instructional delivery
- Student engagement, participation, and reading/writing growth
- Feedback from students, parents, and peers