Assistant Teacher

Posted on: 23 Oct 2026

Job Req ID: 5789

Division: School (SCH)

Department: Primary (40000563)

KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION

Consistent with Nexus International School policies, a teacher will be responsible for:

Pedagogy

Apply the most up to date, research-based strategies to address the needs of diverse learners
Embed AFL strategies
Create learning situations where skills, content and tasks are relevant, realistic and authentic
Promote active learning and enquiry
Use ICT to enhance learning to support collaboration, content creation and communication
Use inclusive strategies so that all learners can access the curriculum and make progress
Support learners to set their own goals and objectives
Promote self regulation and independent learning

Curriculum Design

Demonstrate a high level of relevant curriculum knowledge

Base planning and assessment on the learning goals of the curriculum and the competencies and mindset as defined by the Nexus philosophy
Contribute to the whole school curriculum and monitoring processes.Collaborate with colleagues to plan curriculum delivery

Assessment and Record Keeping

Assess learners as required by school procedures
Prepare and present informative reports to parents and other stakeholders as required

Promoting and participating in learning communities and professional development

Engage in personal learning and professional development
Actively engage in the Teacher Performance Assurance Process
Display a passion for teaching and learning by sharing ideas and taking calculated risks to innovate
Seek feedback from others to improve learning and teaching strategies

Establishing a Culture for Learning

Promote student voice in the classroom
Develop and maintain a learning focussed classroom
Implement ‘restorative practice’ strategies to encourage positive relationships with all

Values and Responsibilities

Be involved in extra-curricular Activities to enhance the school experience for learners including residential excursions, CCA’s and Boarding House Duty.
Support learners to be successful
Engage and collaborate positively with all members of the school community
Model the skills and attitudes of a global citizen, through presentation, personal and professional conduct

Other duties and responsibilities

Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Days
Operate within the stated policies and practices of the school
Cooperative to ensure effective use of resources to the benefit of the school and learners

This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the principal and member of staff, to be reviewed annually.

Reporting Lines

A Teacher reports directly to the Head of Department/Milepostleader.

The Principal, Heads of Schools and Deputy Heads of Schools are responsible for the Performance Assurance of teachers in conjunction with the direct line manager.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and Training

A degree plus teaching qualification (or equivalent)
Higher degree or recognised professional qualification (preferred)
Evidence of continued relevant professional development
Experience teaching learners EY age (2-5)

Experience desirable

Teaching learners with diverse language and learning needs
A range of settings ideally also in an international school environment
Using technology in learning
Teaching using the IEYC or IPC.
Experience using Tapestry or other online learning journals

Person Qualities

The successful candidate will:

Plan, develop and deliver rigorous learning experiences that address learners with a variety of language and learning needs (including autism, global delay, English and an additional language, Dyslexia etc. as well as highly academic learners).

Develop and foster the learners’ confidence and skills to enable them to become autonomous self regulated learners.

Build learning focused relationships.

Have excellent collaboration and teamwork skills that result in effective co-planning and co-teaching.

Be a confident user of technology to transform learning.

Be a reflective practitioner and a life long learner.

Deal effectively and non-confrontationally with learners, staff and parents to positively influence others.

Be community and internationally minded and want to participate beyond their classroom.

Build positive relationships based on mutual respect

Encouraging, kind, caring

Create a learning environment where learners will feel safe and secure

Provide a range of learning opportunities and engaging experiences to develop all areas of the IEYC curriculum

Value learners interests, ideas and opinions and be flexible with learning

View each learner as an individual and personalise learning to suit their individual needs

Organised and proactive

Communicate effectively with learners, colleagues and parents

Nexus International School Malaysia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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