Primary English Year 5/6 Teacher - Selangor, Malaysia - August 2025
- Country:
- Malaysia
- Region:
- School - South and Southeast Asia
- Curriculum:
- Australia
- Level:
- Primary-Upper (8-11)
- Start Date:
- 01 August 2025
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
- Primary Year 5 and 6 English Teacher
- August 2025 start date
- Beautiful location just 30 minutes from Kuala Lumpur
- RM 12-15k a month (depending on qualifications and experience)
- Competitive benefits package that includes housing, flights and medical insurance
This all-through school (for pupils aged from 3 to 18 years of age) opened in January 2018 on a purpose built site surrounded by large areas of green space, towering trees, ponds, parks and pedestrian in Setia Alam, only 30 minutes away from central Kuala Lumpur.
The school is growing rapidly and currently have about 450 students and about 60 staff members. They offer the Australian Victorian Curriculum (Foundation to Year 10), and the Victoria Certificate of Education (Year 11 and 12).
The school is located in Setia Alam in Selangor, which is an excellent option for expats seeking a comfortable and convenient place to live. As the most developed state in Malaysia, it offers modern amenities and quality healthcare. With its proximity to Kuala Lumpur, expats can easily access the capital’s business, cultural, and entertainment offerings while enjoying a quieter, more affordable suburban lifestyle. The state also features a diverse expat community, a variety of housing options, and a rich array of dining, shopping, and recreational experiences, making it a great choice for long-term living.
- August 2025 start date
- Beautiful location just 30 minutes from Kuala Lumpur
- RM 12-15k a month (depending on qualifications and experience)
- Competitive benefits package that includes housing, flights and medical insurance
This all-through school (for pupils aged from 3 to 18 years of age) opened in January 2018 on a purpose built site surrounded by large areas of green space, towering trees, ponds, parks and pedestrian in Setia Alam, only 30 minutes away from central Kuala Lumpur.
The school is growing rapidly and currently have about 450 students and about 60 staff members. They offer the Australian Victorian Curriculum (Foundation to Year 10), and the Victoria Certificate of Education (Year 11 and 12).
The school is located in Setia Alam in Selangor, which is an excellent option for expats seeking a comfortable and convenient place to live. As the most developed state in Malaysia, it offers modern amenities and quality healthcare. With its proximity to Kuala Lumpur, expats can easily access the capital’s business, cultural, and entertainment offerings while enjoying a quieter, more affordable suburban lifestyle. The state also features a diverse expat community, a variety of housing options, and a rich array of dining, shopping, and recreational experiences, making it a great choice for long-term living.
- Number Of Students:
- 450 (500 by April and 600 by Jan 2026)
- Student Make Up:
- 50% Malay or Malay Chinese, Chinese, Japanes, Korean + others
- Regional Info:
- 5 GREAT REASONS TO CONSIDER TEACHING IN MALAYSIA STABILITY & FRIENDLINESS Malaysia is a stable country; there are no abnormal political tensions. It has a fast growing economy and most important of all, it has very friendly people. Malaysian people are helpful, polite and they love to smile! You will always be made to feel welcome in Malaysia as long as you are respectful to their their culture. BEAUTIFUL NATURAL HERITAGE & CLIMATE Malaysia is indeed the pearl of Asia. It offers some breath-taking scenery from the peak of Mount Kinabalu in Sabah to the white sands and blue ocean water of Pangkor Island. It is a scuba diver’s paradise and indeed, for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors. Most of the country, except in the high lying areas, enjoys warm sunny days year round. RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE & DIVERSITY Malaysia enjoys a rich cultural heritage with influences from indigenous tribes, Malays, Chinese, Indians, Persian, Dutch and British influence. Arts and music have a long tradition in Malaysia. Traditional art was centred on fields such as carving, silver-smithing, and weaving. Malaysian music has a variety of origins, and is largely based around percussion instruments. CUISINE Malaysia is a food heaven! Malaysian food is simply amazing. You can find almost all flavours of food, in all kind of format and texture and all of them taste absolutely amazing! Thai, Chinese, Indian, Malay food are the easiest to find in any town. While in bigger cities you can find Middle Eastern, Western, Korean, Japanese and many more cuisines from all around the world. TRAVEL Malaysia is superbly well located for cheap and hassle free travel to destinations such as Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Myanmar and more. Low cost carrier Air Asia provides low cost air fares to multiple destinations in South East Asia.
- Tax Rate:
- Taxes typically 25-40%
- Housing:
- Allowance on top of salary
- Benefits:
- Flights- every 2 years, Housing- allowance, Medical or Health insurance
- Suited To:
- Activity-typical land sporting types, Climate - warmer, Holiday destination - yes typical, Suburban
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 3.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 3 years post qualification teaching exp required, Younger than 60