Kssm Mandarin Teacher

**Description**

The Asia Pacific Schools, in partnership with The International Schools Partnership (ISP), equips students for local and global success by delivering **Amazing Learning** and offers both the international and Malaysian National curricula in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. The Asia Pacific Smart School offers the Malaysian National curriculum from Standard 1 to Form 5 and have been rated 5-Star by the Malaysian Ministry of Education.
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.
We are currently seeking to hire **one KSSM Mandarin teacher to join us on 16 December 2024 to teach KSSM Mandarin to our Secondary students in our National School.**
Purpose of Role
To provide Amazing Learning opportunities so that students continually get better through the delivery of high-quality teaching and the creation of effective resources.
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. Wellbeing 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.
**Learn continuously. **Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
Key Responsibilities
**General**
- Follow the policies and practices which reflect the school’s commitment to high achievement, amazing learning and effective feedback
- To work effectively as a Homeroom Teacher to an assigned class

**Curriculum**
- Set high expectations for students in relation to progress and achievement
- Ensure effective development of students’ individual and collaborative study skills necessary for them to become increasingly independent in their work and to complete tasks independently when out of school

**Communication, marketing and PR**
- To ensure professional and effective communication and consultation, as appropriate, between colleagues, parents and students at Asia Pacific Schools
- Publicise and celebrate achievements
- Assist with the organisation of open evenings, consultation events and other events relating to the school
- To contribute to marketing activities for Asia Pacific Schools
- (Please note that this Job Description sets out the main duties associated with the stated purpose of the post. It is assumed that other duties of a similar level/nature undertaken within the section are not excluded because they are not itemised. The duties of this post could vary from time to time as a result of new legislation; changes in technology or policy and in that case appropriate training may be given to enable the post holder to undertake this new/varied work.)_
**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 that school policies including those relating to Safeguarding, Race Equality, Equal Opportunities, Code of Conduct and Health & Safety are adhered to.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- ** Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with relevant specialisation or a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field with a Postgraduate Diploma/Degree in Teaching/Education**:

- Computer literate with good interpersonal communication skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia

Person specification
- Patient, responsible, and passionate about teaching
- A team player and flexible to meet the needs of the department
- Must be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people they are responsible for or come into contact with

ISP Leadership Competencies
You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.
1. **Collaboration. **Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.
2. **Learning & Getting Better. **Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.
3. **Innovation Leadership.** Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able t