Sri KDU International School Kota Damansara is looking to appoint an outstanding Secondary Science Teacher to join our talented, energetic and friendly Secondary team from August 2024 to develop and encourage the next generation of leaders.
• Experience working in a local British-based international school will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum for England or IGCSE / A-Levels curriculum is highly desirable. Preferred subjects are Physics, Chemistry.
• Only qualified teachers with a relevant degree are eligible. Diplomas and language related qualifications do not meet requirements.
• English language fluency is essential and will be evaluated as part of the recruitment process.
Sri KDU Schools are a part of XCL Education, a Southeast Asia-focused education group dedicated to equip students with the tools, mindset, and exposure they need to confidently navigate the uncertain future, find their own place, and leave their own mark in the world. We are one of the largest and fastest-growing K-12 education platforms in the region, principally focusing on local students - the future of this young, fast-growing, and vibrant region that is poised to unleash its great potential.
Sri KDU Ethos
Sri KDU Schools understand that our teachers are the most important resource we have to afford our students with a first-rate academic and holistic international education.
We believe that education is about enrichment, not only of the individual but of the communities within which those individuals live and therefore of society in general. Sri KDU Schools aim to provide an education of the highest possible standard for each of its students in key areas of development. The most important of these are the academic, cultural, moral and co-curricular.
We have high expectations of our students in terms of their effort, achievements and behavior and we aim to provide them with by which they can develop to the best of their abilities their knowledge, skills and personality. By so doing we seek to develop confident, well-rounded individuals who can be successful in their own lives and of service to others. It is the quality of the people and the relationships between them that make our schools special. Our view of education is based on mutual respect, trust, pastoral care and a positive outlook.
Our Promises
Holistic Character Development
We will embed and monitor key elements of EQ development across all student activities for each student so that they are changed for the better by the time they leave school, equipped with the necessary growth mindset, resilience, interpersonal skills, leadership, self-motivation, and stewardship qualities to thrive in life.
Future Proof Preparation
We will continuously innovate and update out classrooms and teaching methods to ensure our students are well-versed in the latest technology, equipped with the drive and the tools to independently learn using the vast resources available to them, and exposed to all possible future pathways available to them.
Top Academic Outcomes
With our high-quality teachers, quality assurance, and school culture, we strive to produce top quality academic outcomes that are benchmarked only against the best. Students will be adept at using creativity and critical thinking skills to tackle novel problems. They will have access to world-class academic opportunities that will remove barriers towards achieving their individual full potential.
Safety and Safeguarding
The health and safety of each student is of utmost importance, and we will guarantee that with audited standards, policies, processes, training, and safety culture at our schools.
Continuous Improvement
We embrace the Kaizen Philosophy of continuous improvement by listening to the feedback of parents and students. We will act swiftly on input, and measure outcomes and improvements.
About the Role
A clear focus on learning is the foundation stone of Sri KDU teacher standards, which guide and inform our approach to our students' learning and development across each age range. We are inviting application from teachers who are fully aligned with this ethos and demonstrate the following:
Know their students as people and how they learn
It is an expectation that Sri KDU Teachers have detailed knowledge of not only the developmental characteristics and learning needs of the students they teach, but also their personalities and who they are as people. This requires real empathy in school in meeting with the wide variety of individual learning and pastoral needs of international school students with their differing linguistic, cultural and educational circumstances.
Plan and deliver excellent learning and teaching
It is an expectation that Sri KDU Teachers not only have up-to-date knowledge of their respective curricula but they have high expectations for their students and and a result, set challenging learning goals. We want out students to gain the best results they are capable of. Therefore, Sri KDU teachers use a variety of learning and teaching strategies, ideas, resources and digital technology to support their students in achieving these goals and results. They encourage their students to develop a love of learning, exploring ideas and discovering the world about them. They encourage active student participation in classes with an emphasis on understanding, creativity and critical thinking so that our students are able to work confidently with others.
Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning and progress
Sri KDU Teachers are skilled and effective users of assessment for supporting and developing learning. They are able to use a range of assessment strategies and data to inform student of their progress, which aids their planning and reporting of student progress and design appropriate intervention and support.
Demonstrate international-mindedness and global citizenship
Sri KDU Teachers appreciate the different perspectives and beliefs of people from different countries, cultures, religions, and languages by showing politeness, respect, kindness, and concern. They promote these values throughout every aspect of the school with the aim developing our students to be ethical global citizens that possess a high sense of self-worth, knowing the differences between right and wrong and doing the right thing when it comes to making choices.
Engage professionally in learning and with the community
Sri KDU Teachers are given access to top-quality professional learning and participate collaboratively with colleagues to improve their practice. They hold themselves accountable to the highest professional standards in their interactions with colleagues, students and parents.
Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and we reserve the right to make an early appointment. Interviews may take place in Kuala Lumpur or online.
Provide a supporting statement indicating why you would be a suitable candidate for the role detailing:
• Your classroom experience
• An explanation of what makes outstanding learning.
