One of the most prestigious and successful British curriculum schools in South East Asia is seeking to recruit high calibre teacher for August 2023.

Primary Teacher Position

Primary Class Teachers - EYFS, KS1 or KS2

The Kuala Lumpur Alice Smith School

KLASS is fully accredited as a British School Overseas with an exceptional Council of British International Schools (COBIS) accreditation and compliance report. Our school has an established reputation for excellence, and as a not-for-profit educational foundation, all resources are focused on the development and well-being of students. Located on two sites in Kuala Lumpur with excellent facilities, it has a total student population of approximately 1,450 and caters for the full age range from 3 to 18 years.

A KLASS Teacher

Our teachers lead the pursuit of excellence in learning through nurturing, inspiring and enriching the lives and characters of young people. They keep students at the centre of all they do, raising aspirations, attainment and achievement to the very highest levels internationally. They are emotionally and socially intelligent, seeking always to bring out the best in all people and create an enduring sense of belonging to something very special. They embrace innovation and professional growth, maintaining very high educational standards based on action research, professional learning and collaboration. They are highly computer literate and instinctively use a broad range of learning technologies to impact on learning and teaching.

At Alice Smith, you will be encouraged and nurtured to be the best teacher you can be through professional development, peer-to-peer review, monitoring and evaluation and coaching. This is a forward-thinking, caring and innovative environment in which to work and learn.

The candidate we are looking for

Primary Class teachers will be allocated to teams in EYFS, KS1 or KS2 according to skill set, experience, team dynamics and relevant vacancies. They should have a flair for excellence in learning and teaching and be committed to developing the whole child. Teachers must be dedicated to developing professionally and should be proficient in using technology to enhance learning. KLASS Teachers are dedicated to - and are expected to go - the extra mile. The ability to work and communicate effectively and as part of a team is essential.

For the position, please see the job description and code of conduct for further details. Please click to open the documents below which will provide further information.

How to apply

Please ensure that your online application and supporting statement clearly show how you meet the job description and requirements for this role at Alice Smith. You should consider your supporting statement to be a full letter of application. Please also upload a photo in PDF form in the supporting evidence section at the end of the application form. To be considered for this role, please fully complete all sections of the application form.

The KLASS benefits package includes a highly competitive salary, excellent medical insurance, contract renewal incentives, relocation flights & allowances and free school places for up to three dependent children.

To apply, please click on the “Quick Apply” button below.

In case of query, please contact our Recruitment Manager, Ms Aileen Oon, via email (tsrecruitment@alice-smith.edu.my)

Closing date for applications is Monday 31st October 2022

The recruitment process and safer recruitment statement

Longlisted candidates will be asked to complete an initial automated video interview on Modern Hire at their convenience. Following this, shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in a final face-to-face interview process, either in London (13-18th November) or Kuala Lumpur (7-11th November).

The Alice Smith School is committed to safeguarding children and young people through safer recruitment practices. The school's recruitment protocols adhere to the standards set for accredited British Schools Overseas. Candidate references will be checked and qualifications attested. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), International Child Protection.