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GIS is a well-resourced and successful international school with great facilities and a reputation for academic excellence; we place the success of each and every student at the center of our mission. GIS is a family, and with our fantastic students, dedicated and motivated team of excellent teachers and support staff, it truly is a wonderful place to learn and teach. The school is focused on creating the best environments for our learners to grow and develop academically, emotionally, physically and socially. With a positive and progressive outlook, based on the latest research, we seek to constantly improve the provision for learning. With over 75 hours dedicated to teacher CPD every year, as well as a keen focus on staff and student well-being, we are constantly striving for excellence, both as practitioners and for our learners. As an ‘Apple Distinguished’ school, GIS uses the latest technology to enhance learning and provide a 1:1 device programme and use Google Apps for Education as our main learning platform. - Have a proven track record of outstanding practice - Have a growth-mindset looking to continually improve - Be able to engage, motivate and support children, staff and parents - Be a reflective, flexible practitioner with the ability to think creatively and take risks - Have the interpersonal skills needed to work successfully within teams - Have a strong learning-focused philosophy - A working knowledge of GoogleApps and the confidence to work with iPads in lessons would be an advantage **We will provide**: - A competitive salary and benefits package - A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment with ongoing Professional Development and weekly Professional Learning and Wellbeing time - A well-resourced and friendly campus **_ **GIS At A Glance**: Garden International School (GIS) is one of the world’s leading international schools with a strong academic track record. Our high quality, holistic education ensures that our students leave us well equipped for life; it is not surprising that GIS students are in demand across the world and are sought after by the world’s best universities. GIS students benefit from our unique, innovative teaching and learning philosophy, integrating knowledge and skill development, supported by 66 years of heritage and a thriving alumni network. Accredited by the Council of International Schools, GIS is one of the oldest and most distinguished schools in Malaysia with two locations, including the main campus in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, and an Early Years Centre in Desa Sri Hartamas. GIS provides British-based education for students ages 3 to 18 years of age across our Early Years Centre (Nursery to Reception), Primary School (Year 1 to Year 6) and Secondary School (Year 7 to Year 13). The school has been teaching the National Curriculum of England and Wales with modifications designed to meet the needs of international students. With over 2,000 students, GIS is the biggest private co-educational school in Malaysia. **The GIS Learning Culture**: Garden International School has a unique learning culture. We believe that we can grow and learn together as a community. At GIS we aim to constantly develop each learner’s full potential by offering our students the best learning environment, at home and at school. **GIS Professional Development**: **Personalised professional learning programme that enables all teachers to develop and grow professionally** At GIS we aim to constantly develop each child’s full potential and to achieve this we continually develop our teachers to be the best that they can be. Numerous studies have shown that the success of any school is directly linked to the quality of their teachers. We are proud of our exceptional teaching cohort and the professional learning opportunities available at GIS. In 2015 we increased the internal professional learning opportunities with the introduction of the Professional Learning Afternoons. This initiative provides 2 hours per week of dedicated professional learning time to all academic staff; which more than doubled the existing internal dedicated time to professional learning. "According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), with 75 hours of internally dedicated professional learning time GIS is now providing similar learning opportunities as those from the highest performing schools in the world." The professional development program we have at GIS has moved from strength to strength and has focused all teachers on being critically reflective on the practise of themselves and others built around a set of individualised professional goals. These help teachers to view themselves as learners and to value reflection and feedback as a powerful driver of learning. **Opportunities to engage with leading institutions and participate in a wide variety of internationally recognised conferences and courses** During this time, teachers