Humanities Teacher

Job Description

HumanitiesTeacher(Expat)

Role Profile

Purpose of Role

Tenby Setia Ecohill is keen to employ an enthusiastic and capable HumanitiesTeacher. The school prides itself on a progressive approach to teaching, with lessons including dynamic collaborative activities and a challenging pace. The successful candidate will be able to lead exciting lessons which inspire students to achieve amazing results.

ABOUT TENBY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SETIA ECOHILL

Tenby International School Setia EcoHillfollowsthe international school curriculum comprising IGCSE, beginning from kindergartenthrough to Secondary School.With over 800students, we have gained a reputation for excellence and high standards in education.

We champion a transformative approach to learning that goes beyond the classroom. By igniting our students' curiosity and growing their self-confidence, we empower them to become the next generation of changemakers.

Tenby International School Setia EcoHillis part of ISP Malaysia, one of the leading education groups in Malaysia that operates Tenby Schools, Asia Pacific Schools and Straits International Schools. The nine school campuses are strategically located in the developed areas of Klang Valley in Selangor, Perak, Penang and Johor.

ISP Malaysia is part of ISP,a global community of over 100 international schools across more than 20 countries.

Key Benefits

• A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognised and valued.
• A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of decision-making.
• An embedded commitment to professional development and employee well-being.
• Access to expertise, best practice sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures.
• Competitive remuneration.
• School fee discount for children of employees.
• Medical outpatient and insurance benefits.

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 and Health & Safety 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.
• Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
• Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
• Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

For more information visit http://www.internationalschoolspartnership.com

HumanitiesTeacher- Key Responsibilities

At Tenby International School Setia EcoHill, every student is valued, and we want them all to experience amazing learning and outstanding success. By the time they leave us, we want them to be confident and ready to shape their futures. We are looking for someone who shares our vision for our young people and who is ready to work with us as part of our campus leadership team and in leading their school as we deliver that vision together.

As the HumanitiesTeacher, you will need to be passionate about achieving the best for every young person in your school. You will be knowledgeable about learning and how to guide the teamin achieving amazing learning outcomes for students. You will be good at working with and inspiring your colleagues, our students, and their parents. You will be knowledgeable about keeping children safe, well, and happy, and appreciate the value of a strong, supportive school ethos and community.

Learning is at the heart of everything we do here at Tenby SEH. We encourage our students to be curious, to take risks, to be resilient, and show creativity and adaptability in the learning process. We aim to be a place ‘where confidence grows’ so that our students take ownership of their learning and are ready to shape their futures through the Amazing Learning experiences we offer.

Teaching and Learning

• Establish clear expectations and routines
• Bea Form Teacher
• Createa safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment
• Collaborate with colleagues in planning and moderation
• Be reflective and be engaged with ongoing professional learning
• Support high-quality communication with parents regarding student progress and curriculum matters.
• Ready to lead and contribute to school events, initiatives and improvement planning.
• Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing, and behaviourexpectations are upheld at all times.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:Bachelor’s degree in educationora related field.Have a recognized teaching qualification (e.g. PGDT, PGCEior similar);A master’s degree in educationor related field would be an advantage.

Experience and Skills:

• Proven track record of strong classroom practice and positive academic achievements.
• Deep understanding of effective pedagogy and curriculum development in Humanities subjects.
• Ability to interpret and use data to drive improvement.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and collaborative.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusivity, and wellbeing.

ISP Core Competencies

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Core Competencies in all that you do.

Cognitive

• Curious and agile
• Learns by questioning, exploring and investigating.
• Self-motivated; develops goals, monitors progress and adapts plans as necessary.
• Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity; stays engaged and curious and effectively balances patience and action.
• Open-minded; willing to try and test ideas.
• Challenges traditional methods and ways of thinking and encourages new perspectives.
• Creative problem-solver
• Tackles challenges in an organised and systematic way and finds solutions.
• Resourceful and imaginative; sees problems as opportunities to explore alternatives and possibilities.
• Uses logic to break complex problems down into manageable components.
• Interprets and evaluates data and evidence to classify information and recognise patterns and relationships.
• Leverages data and information as critical components in decision-making.

Interpersonal

• Empathetic and emotionally intelligent
• Excels at teamwork and building positive relationships.
• Motivates and encourages others by sharing positive feedback and recognising and celebrating their contributions.
• Understands and respects others’ views, beliefs and feelings, building trust and rapport.
• Self-reflects to understand how their actions and behaviour affect others.
• Manages and self-regulates their emotions.
• Collaborative and communicative
• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally.
• Actively listens and encourages contributions;values others’ inputs and ideas.
• Adapts their style, tone and approach according to others’ needs.
• Shares relevant knowledge, ideas and information with others.
• Handles conflict and disagreements constructively, facilitating dialogue, understanding and resolution.

Self-Leadership

• Amazing Learner
• Manages their own personal development, focusing on continuous learning and getting better.
• Humble, self-aware and open about their own areas for growth.
• Seeks out, welcomes and acts on feedback.
• Understands the internal and external factors affecting their learning and takes ownership for mitigating these.
• An agile learner who makes connections between experiences and is able tounlearn when new solutions are required.
• Resilient
• Practices self-care and encourages others to do the same.
• Organises themselves and their time and resources well to effectively manage challenges and stressors.
• Understands their own emotions and triggers and follows healthy habits to help manage stress.
• Uses inner strength when times are challenging or when working outside of their comfort zone.
• Recovers positively from setbacks, using them as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Digital

• Technologically literate
• Uses technology in an ethical way, following cybersecurity and data protection best practice.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully across digital and virtual channels.
• Possesses strong functional skills, using technology effectively to support them in their role.
• Understands different digital tools and systems, selecting and using the appropriate solution for specific purposes.
• Keeps up with change, adapting to and embracing new technologies.

Global

• Values driven
• Role models the ISP Principles.
• Understands their responsibilities and the impact and influence they have.
• Demonstrates a multi-cultural mindset and respects the different values, behaviours, attitudes, and practices across cultures.
• Prioritises well-being, inclusion and belonging and is caring, considerate and supportive of others.
• Considers the environmental and social impact of their actions and finds ways to minimise these.

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

and Health & Safety 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.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.