Humanities Teacher

Sri KDU International School Kota Damansara

Malaysia
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:

- Competitive
- Job type:

- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:

- 01/08/2024
- 22 November 2023

**Job description**:
**Sri KDU International School Kota Damansara** is looking to appoint an innovative and dynamic **Humanities Teacher **to join our talented, dedicated and friendly Secondary team from **August 2024,** to inspire the next generation of leaders.
- An ability to teach either Geography or History IGCSE/A level is essential.
- An ability to teach Psychology is preferred.
- Must possess a relevant education degree or a PGCE or equivalent.
- First language English language fluency is essential.
- Knowledge of the National Curriculum for England, Cambridge International Curriculum is highly desirable.
- Experience working in a British curriculum international school will be an advantage.

**Sri KDU Schools **are a part of** XCL Education,** a Southeast Asia-focused education** **group dedicated to empowering students to confidently navigate the uncertain future, find their own place, and leave their own mark in the world. We are one of the largest and fastest-growing K-12 education platforms in the region, principally focusing on local students and committed to supporting the future of this young, fast-growing, and vibrant region that is poised to unleash its great potential.

**Sri KDU Ethos**

Sri KDU Schools understand that our teachers are the most important resource we have to afford our students with a first-rate academic and holistic international education.

We believe that education is about enrichment, not only of the individual but of the communities within which those individuals live and therefore of society in general. Sri KDU Schools aim to provide an education of the highest possible standard for each of its students in key areas of development. The most important of these are the academic, cultural, moral and co-curricular.

We have high expectations of our students in terms of their effort, achievements and behavior and we aim to provide them high-impact programmes through which they can develop to the best of their abilities as a future leader. By so doing we seek to develop confident, well-rounded individuals who can be successful in their own lives and of service to others. It is the quality of the people and the relationships between them that make our schools special. Our view of education is based on mutual respect, trust, pastoral care and a positive outlook.

**Our Promises**

**_ Top Academic Outcomes_**

We aim to gain access to world-class academic qualifications within a nurturing culture.

**_ Future Proof Preparation_**

We aim to develop resilient students who have a clear sense of self and purpose, equipped with the skills to access top colleges and universities, build successful careers and thrive in life.

**_ Holistic Character Development_**

We aspire to empower future leaders through immersive learning experiences to realise their full potential.

**_ Welfare & Safeguarding_**

We aim to safeguard and ensure the wellbeing of our students by adopting evidence-based practices aligned to international safety standards.

**_ Continuous Improvement_**

We desire to relentlessly pursue continuous improvement by gathering parent and student feedback, measuring outcomes, and being accountable for our actions.

**About the Role**
- Know their students as people and how they learn_

It is an expectation that Sri KDU Teachers have detailed knowledge of not only the developmental characteristics and learning needs of the students they teach, but also their personalities and who they are as people. This requires real empathy in school in meeting with the wide variety of individual learning and pastoral needs of international school students with their differing linguistic, cultural and educational circumstances.
- Plan and deliver excellent learning and teaching_

It is an expectation that Sri KDU Teachers not only have up-to-date knowledge of their respective curricula but they have high expectations for their students and as a result, set challenging learning goals. We want out students to gain the best results they are capable of. Therefore, Sri KDU teachers use a variety of learning and teaching strategies, ideas, resources and digital technology to support their students in achieving these goals and results. They encourage their students to develop a love of learning, exploring ideas and discovering the world about them. They encourage active student participation in classes with an emphasis on understanding, creativity and critical thinking so that our students are able to work confidently with others.
- Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning and progress_

Sri KDU Teachers are skilled and effective users of assessment for supporting and developing learning. They are able to use a range of assessment strategies and data to inform student of their progress, which