Humanities 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.

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**ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL**

We are seeking to hire a **Humanities Teacher**with experience of working in an international school for commencement **August 2025**. Reporting to**:Head of Department.**

**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
- Establish a clear understanding of the importance and role of Humanities in contributing to pupil’s spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development, and in preparing students for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of the modern world
- To work effectively as a Form Tutor as part of a designated Year Team

**Curriculum**
- Set high expectations for pupils in relation to progress and achievement
- Ensure effective development of pupils’ 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 International School
- 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 International School
- (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.)_

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.

**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 relevant bachelor’s degree in education or bachelor’s degree with a post-graduate qualification in teaching
- Minimum three (3) years’ full time teaching Humanitis in an international school
- 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