Pre-Primary 1 Teacher

at  Asia Pacific Schools

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.

ASIA PACIFIC SMART SCHOOL

We are currently seeking to hire a Pre-Primary 1 Teacher with experience of working in a national school for commencement September 2024. Reporting to: Deputy Principal, APSS Primary.
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.
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.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

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 a teacher in contributing to students’ spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development, and in preparing students for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of the modern world
• Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in the subject and, where necessary, create and implement effective plans of action to support those students
• Work effectively as a Homeroom Teacher who will be a point of reference for students’ well-being in the assigned homeroom
• Contribute to co-curricular activities, school events and other events organised for and by students
• Model expected behaviour to establish and maintain an orderly, disciplined classroom.

Curriculum

• To instruct students in subject-specific classrooms and create lesson plans; evaluate student performances; by using lectures, technology and hands-on learning experiences.
• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all students, including those of high ability and those with special educational or linguistic needs
• Ensure effective development of students’ literacy and essential skills like ICT, communication and collaboration through the subject
• Set high expectations for students in relation to progress and achievement
• Ensure effective development of students’ individual and collaborative study skills necessary for them to become increasingly independent in their work and to complete tasks independently when out of school
• Establish a partnership with parents and carers to involve them in their child’s learning of the subject, as well as providing information about curriculum, attainment, progress and targets

Communication, marketing and PR

• Ensure professional and effective communication and consultation, as appropriate, between colleagues, parents and students at Asia Pacific Smart School (APSS)
• Publicise and celebrate achievements
• Assist with the organisation of open days (physical or virtual), consultation events and other school events.
• Contribute to marketing activities for Asia Pacific Smart School (APSS)

(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.)