Job Description
Purpose of Role
To provide high-quality English language support to beginner and early-stage English learners, developing their foundational language skills and enabling successful integration into the mainstream curriculum within an inclusive international school environment.
About Straits International School
Straits International School follows the international school curriculum comprising IGCSE and starting at the kindergarten level. With over 400 students, 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.
Straits International School is 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.
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NEP Teacher
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning
- Deliver engaging and structured English language lessons tailored for beginners or early English learners.
- Design and implement lessons that focus on vocabulary building, basic grammar, sentence structure, and functional language.
- Adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of multilingual learners.
- Liaise with subject teachers - particularly in Science and Math - to integrate relevant content into language lessons.
- Assess students' language proficiency using appropriate tools and frameworks.
- Provide regular feedback to students, parents, and relevant staff on progress.
- Maintain a significant teaching commitment, with a teaching load of approximately 22 to 25 periods per week.
Curriculum & Planning
- Develop and update the NEP curriculum in alignment with school and international standards.
- Integrate language learning with cross-curricular themes where appropriate.
- Collaborate with mainstream teachers to support students’ transition into subject-specific classes.
Pastoral & Inclusion Support
- Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.
- Support the emotional and social adjustment of students who may be new to the country, school, or language.
- Work closely with pastoral teams and parents to ensure holistic support for students.
Assessment & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and achievement.
- Contribute to student reports and attend parent-teacher meetings.
- Monitor and identify students who are ready to transition to mainstream classes.
Professional Development
- Stay updated on best practices in teaching English as an additional language.
- Attend and contribute to departmental meetings and school-wide training.
- Participate in professional learning communities (PLCs) and external workshops as needed.
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.
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.
