Computer Science/ict Teacher

**Job type**:
Full Time, Fixed Term

1 May 2025

**Job overview**:
**INTRODUCTION TO STONYHURST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PENANG**

Welcome to Stonyhurst International School Penang, where academic rigour and personal development go hand in hand. Our institution, inspired by the high standards of Stonyhurst College in the UK, is built on the Jesuit principle of _cura personalis_, emphasising the care and support of each individual.

Situated on 4.3 acres on Penang Island with direct beach access, our campus features modern facilities designed to enhance teaching and learning. These include a 530-seat auditorium, music practice rooms, a dance studio, fully equipped science labs, two libraries, an Astroturf field, a 25-metre swimming pool, a learner pool, and innovative classrooms.

Penang is renowned for its rich culture, vibrant culinary scene, and stunning natural beauty, making it an excellent destination for both living and working. Our school is home to a vibrant community representing over 30 different nationalities, and we proudly welcome pupils of all faiths. As part of Malaysia's diverse cultural landscape, Stonyhurst International School Penang recognizes and values the various ethnic and religious beliefs within our community. We integrate values development and community service into our curriculum, alongside a diverse range of extracurricular activities that encourage pupil engagement and foster a sense of belonging.

Currently enrolling pupils from Nursery to Year 11, we plan to expand to Year 12, with an anticipated enrolment of around 1,200 pupils. As we grow, we seek dedicated and enthusiastic teachers to join our team, where a supportive and collaborative environment enhances professional development and offers opportunities for career advancement.

At Stonyhurst International School Penang, which opened in 2022, educators play a crucial role in guiding pupils toward their potential. We aim to create an inclusive environment that supports the overall development of each pupil, fostering a genuine love for learning and encouraging community involvement through various local partnerships and initiatives.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Teach Computer Science and ICT across various year groups, including A Level.
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles.
- Assess pupil progress and provide constructive feedback.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the computer science curriculum.
- Contribute to the co-curricular life of the school through related activities and initiatives.
- Actively participate in all weekly Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions and department meetings to support professional growth.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**

The successful applicant will be required to have the following:

- A degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- PGCE / iPGCE or with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), if applicable.
- Experience teaching Computer Science at A Level is essential.
- Strong communication skills and a passion for teaching.
- A commitment to the pastoral care and development of pupils.

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**About**Stonyhurst International School, Penang**:
**Stonyhurst International School, Penang**
- 3, Jalan Seri Tg Pinang, Bandar Tanjung Pinang, Tanjong Tokong
- Pulau Pinang
- 10470
- Malaysia

+60 287 9800

**Introduction to our Sister School - Stonyhurst College**

Stonyhurst College is the UK’s leading co-educational Catholic boarding and day school, with over 425 years of history, set in a magnificent grade I listed building.

The College has a long history of nurturing men and women of individuality, generosity and service. Leaders in public life, academia, business, war heroes, politicians, rebels, writers, scientists, and actors’ number among the former pupils, a testimony to the capacity of a Jesuit education to foster individual gifts and talents. Our motto ‘Quant Je Puis’ (as much as I can) remains for us an overarching principle.

Pupils from Stonyhurst routinely attend some of the best universities in the world. With a high number of students going onto Oxford, Cambridge, Russell Group Universities in the UK and leading universities in the United States, Germany, France, Spain and Hong Kong.

Stonyhurst is a school which constantly looks to innovate and use its history and traditions as a lens on the present and the future. The opening of Stonyhurst International School Penang will mark one of the most exciting and significant developments in our 425 years of history and we look forward to welcoming our first pupils.

At the heart of everything we do is delivering an exceptional education for our pupils and ensuring that their formation, both inside and outside of the classroom, is the best in the world. We empower them to be the best that they can be, shaping leaders of the future.

The Ignatian values upon which Stonyhurst was founded in 1593 continue to underpin every