Primary English Teacher, Malaysia Teacher

Primary English Teacher | Seven Skies International School

Seven Skies International School seeks an exceptional and passionate Primary English Teacher. This is an opportunity for an educator ready to inspire core literacy, foster strong communication skills, and nurture a love of reading in primary students. The role demands an experienced specialist committed to delivering a rigorous curriculum within a supportive Islamic international school setting.

About Seven Skies International School

Seven Skies International School (SSI) is a private, K-11 Islamic international school in Malaysia that uniquely blends a globally recognized academic curriculum with a strong focus on Islamic values, leadership, and character development.

SSI implements a rigorous academic pathway:

• Kindergarten: Follows the UK’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Primary School (Key Stage 1 & 2): Utilizes the UK National Syllabus for core subjects, ensuring high standards of foundational learning.
• Secondary School: Follows the internationally recognized Cambridge IGCSE curriculum for O Levels.

SSI cultivates a dynamic environment where discipline, academic achievement, and ethical conduct thrive, preparing students for success in the modern world while preserving their Islamic identity.

Role Overview

The ideal candidate is a motivated and experienced individual to fill the role of Primary English Teacher. This specialist position demands a dedicated educator who can effectively design, manage, and deliver engaging, high-standard lessons.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and teach high-quality, rigorous English units for all Primary grades. Align instruction strictly with the UK National Syllabus requirements and SSI’s learning standards.
• Develop and execute strategies that promote reading fluency, comprehension strategies, confident public speaking, and sophisticated writing across various genres.
• Integrate character education and Islamic values into literacy lessons and curriculum enrichment where appropriate, supporting the school’s mission.
• Assess student learning consistently using formative and summative tools aligned with UK standards. Provide timely, constructive feedback to drive measurable improvement.
• Collaborate consistently with primary colleagues and the Head of Primary on curriculum planning, moderation, resource development, and student progress monitoring.
• Maintain a positive, highly organized, and professional classroom environment conducive to active learning and intellectual inquiry.
• Be independent, self-motivated, and proactive in enriching the curriculum and developing wider school initiatives, such as leading a reading program or literary co-curricular activity.
• Utilize new technologies and diverse learning resources appropriately and creatively to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for all students.

Qualifications

• Education: Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, Primary Education, or a closely related field.
• Certification: Possess a valid teaching license or official certification (QTS, PGCE, or equivalent) specifically for Primary teaching.
• Experience: Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience teaching Primary English, with significant, verified experience teaching the UK National Curriculum or equivalent international curricula being mandatory.
• Curriculum Knowledge: Show strong, demonstrated knowledge of UK National Curriculum Primary English standards and assessment procedures.
• Skills: Maintain excellent classroom management and superb communication and collaboration skills.
• Language: Be highly proficient in spoken and written English.

Apply Now

If you are a qualified and passionate educator, we invite you to apply.
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