Primary Science Teacher - Selangor Malaysia - August 2025
- Country:
- Malaysia
- Region:
- School - South East Asia
- Curriculum:
- United Kingdom
- Level:
- Primary-Upper (8-11)
- Start Date:
- 25 August 2025
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
Primary Science Teacher
2-3 years of teaching experience with the UK curriculum and ideally previous international experience
Late August 2025 start
Gross salary around MYR 9650 (depending on qualifications and experience) which includes Pension Contribution, Housing Allowance and Travel Allowance.
A well-established international school in Malaysia, close to Kuala Lumpur, is seeking a Primary Science Teacher for an August 2025 start. Candidates need to have a BA plus British PGCE (ideally in Primary Education/ Science) and 2-3 years of teaching experience. All candidates should have in-depth knowledge of / familiarity with the National Curriculum of England and Wales and, ideally, previous international experience. Teachers who are looking for a more cultural experience and are not looking for a typical expatriate lifestyle tend to be a good fit for this school. The school has a traditional approach to education and is very academic, and as such, looks for these qualities in its teaching staff. Single, newly qualified teachers without dependants tend to be the best fit for this school in terms of the salary and benefits on offer.
The school offers an adapted version of the National curriculum of England and Wales to an international mix of students. The school is traditional in its approach and sees the importance of establishing a healthy balance between the two; the school puts a significant emphasis on discipline, respect, honesty and loyalty.
The school is in Selangor, Malaysia in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur which is the capital city of Malaysia and the 6th most visited city in the world. Its cultural diversity, relatively low costs and wide gastronomic and shopping variety make it a very popular destination and once here expatriates and tourists alike will have plenty to experience. Please contact your Edvectus Consultant for more information.
2-3 years of teaching experience with the UK curriculum and ideally previous international experience
Late August 2025 start
Gross salary around MYR 9650 (depending on qualifications and experience) which includes Pension Contribution, Housing Allowance and Travel Allowance.
A well-established international school in Malaysia, close to Kuala Lumpur, is seeking a Primary Science Teacher for an August 2025 start. Candidates need to have a BA plus British PGCE (ideally in Primary Education/ Science) and 2-3 years of teaching experience. All candidates should have in-depth knowledge of / familiarity with the National Curriculum of England and Wales and, ideally, previous international experience. Teachers who are looking for a more cultural experience and are not looking for a typical expatriate lifestyle tend to be a good fit for this school. The school has a traditional approach to education and is very academic, and as such, looks for these qualities in its teaching staff. Single, newly qualified teachers without dependants tend to be the best fit for this school in terms of the salary and benefits on offer.
The school offers an adapted version of the National curriculum of England and Wales to an international mix of students. The school is traditional in its approach and sees the importance of establishing a healthy balance between the two; the school puts a significant emphasis on discipline, respect, honesty and loyalty.
The school is in Selangor, Malaysia in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur which is the capital city of Malaysia and the 6th most visited city in the world. Its cultural diversity, relatively low costs and wide gastronomic and shopping variety make it a very popular destination and once here expatriates and tourists alike will have plenty to experience. Please contact your Edvectus Consultant for more information.
- Number Of Students:
- 720
- Student Make Up:
- 25 nationalities (largest is Malay 58% then South Korean 8% then Indian 8%)
- Regional Info:
- The school is in Selangor, Malaysia in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur which is the capital city of Malaysia and the 6th most visited city in the world. It is the most populous city in the country identified by its rich heterogeneous make up mainly Malays, Chinese and Indian. Its cultural diversity, relatively low costs and wide gastronomic and shopping variety make it a very popular destination and once here expatriates and tourists alike will have plenty to experience. It has great entertainment hubs centred in the Golden Triangle housing trendy nightclubs, bars and lounges. Throughout the city there are 66 shopping malls, historical landmarks, museums, parks and the world's tallest twin towers, the Pretonas Towers. For more information on Malaysia please see http://www.edvectus.com/Content/Documents/malaysia.pdf https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/comparison/london/kuala-lumpur https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWY4OjQdqpI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF3QqR0SB7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tinpbBhFpYA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V55a5zX7cns
- Tax Rate:
- Taxes typically 16-25%
- Housing:
- Included in Salary
- Benefits:
- Flights- every 2 years, Gratuity or end of service bonus, Housing - provided, Housing- allowance, Medical or Health insurance
- Suited To:
- Activity- mountains, Activity-typical land sporting types, Activity-typical water sporting types, Climate - warmer, Dependent children - Not very suitable, Holiday destination - yes typical, Infrastructure - Moderately developed, Suburban, Unmarried partners - not suitable, Westernised - moderately
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 2.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 60