English Language Teacher

1. Teaching and Learning

Deliver engaging lessons that build essential English language skills — listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

• Prepare creative and well-structured lesson plans in line with IISSA's English scope and sequence.
• Integrate Islamic perspectives, values, and global relevance into language learning.
• Use task-based, communicative, and experiential approaches to enhance fluency and confidence.
• Foster curiosity and love for reading through storytelling, role-play, and drama.
• Differentiate instruction to cater for diverse learner abilities.
• Reflect and adapt teaching strategies to maximise student engagement and progress.

2. Assessment and Feedback

Monitor and evaluate students' progress to ensure continual growth.

• Design age-appropriate assessments that measure skills holistically.
• Record, analyse, and reflect on student performance data.
• Provide regular, constructive, and encouraging feedback.
• Identify weak areas and plan support sessions for improvement.
• Develop students' self-assessment and peer-assessment habits through guided reflection.

3. Integration & Islamisation (I²) in English Learning

Instil values and worldview through language and literature.

• Highlight moral and spiritual lessons found in texts, themes, and communication practices.
• Use English as a medium to discuss ethical choices, empathy, and respect for others.
• Reinforce Islamic values such as truthfulness (sidq), kindness (ihsan), and respect (adab al-hiwar).
• Collaborate with the Tarbiyyah Unit to design language materials with Islamic context and meaning.
• Encourage students to express gratitude, humility, and reflection through writing and speech.

4. Co-Curricular and Literacy Development

Strengthen language learning beyond the classroom.

• Lead or assist in English-based clubs, reading circles, or public speaking sessions.
• Promote literacy through creative writing, storytelling, and poetry workshops.
• Encourage participation in intra- and inter-school English competitions.
• Support the English Week, Language Month, and Reading Campaigns.

5. Student Character and Tarbiyyah

Model Islamic values and support holistic student development.

• Demonstrate qudwah hasanah (good example) through character, language, and discipline.
• Incorporate tazkirah, reflection, and value-based discussions naturally in class.
• Collaborate with the Tarbiyyah Unit to reinforce the integration of spiritual and moral education.
• Monitor students' well-being and character growth.
• Encourage teamwork, discipline, empathy, and gratitude in class activities.

6. Professional Growth and Collaboration

Enhance teaching quality and departmental collaboration.

• Participate actively in PLCs, meetings, and internal training sessions.
• Share creative strategies and resources with English colleagues.
• Continuously seek to improve pedagogical, technological, and linguistic competence.
• Uphold a spirit of cooperation and collective responsibility.

7. Administrative, Collaborative, and Tarbiyyah Duties

Support the school community through responsible service and teamwork.

• Maintain updated lesson records, assessment data, and teaching materials.
• Assist in preparing and marking school-based examinations.
• Participate in school programmes, usrah, tazkirah, and muhasabah sessions.
• Support school-wide Tarbiyyah activities and Islamic celebrations.
• Collaborate with academic and co-curricular units for integrated student development.

8. Parental Engagement and Communication

Build positive partnerships with parents to support learning.

• Communicate regularly with parents regarding students' progress and behaviour.
• Encourage home reading and language practice.
• Participate in parent-teacher meetings and school events.
• Provide guidance to parents on supporting language learning at home.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education (TESL/ TESOL/ English Language Studies/ Linguistics/ Literature), or
• Bachelor's Degree with Postgraduate Diploma in Education, or
• Equivalent qualification recognised by the relevant authorities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM2, RM2,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person