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BM & English Teacher

Petaling Jaya, Selangor•Full-time
MYR 3,200 - MYR 3,600 monthly
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About the Job
Job Summary:
UCSI Schools is seeking a dedicated and passionate BM (Bahasa Melayu) and English Teacher to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that develop students’ proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking in both languages. The successful candidate will foster a love for language and literature while supporting students’ academic achievement and personal growth within an internationally-minded school community.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons in Bahasa Melayu and English (Lower and/or Upper Secondary) aligned with the school’s curriculum framework (e.g., Cambridge IGCSE, national curriculum, or equivalent).
  • Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans, teaching materials, and assessments that strengthen students’ language proficiency, grammar, vocabulary, writing skills, and literary analysis.
  • Foster a student-centered, inquiry-based learning environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and confident communication.
  • Prepare students for internal and external examinations where applicable.
  • Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning abilities and language proficiencies.
  • Use a variety of teaching strategies and educational technology (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, interactive platforms) to enhance student engagement.
  • Monitor and assess student progress, provide timely and constructive feedback, and maintain accurate academic records.
  • Integrate cross-curricular links and real-world contexts to make language learning meaningful and relevant.
  • Promote reading culture and language enrichment activities such as debates, public speaking, writing competitions, and literacy programs.
  • Maintain proactive communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress and development.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure curriculum alignment, share best practices, and contribute to school improvement initiatives.
  • Participate actively in school events, co-curricular activities, and professional development programs.
  • Uphold the school’s mission, values, and commitment to holistic education.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in English, Bahasa Melayu, Education, Linguistics, Literature, or a related discipline.
  • Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., Diploma in Education, B.Ed, PGCE, or equivalent).
  • At least 2 years of teaching experience in BM and/or English at the secondary school level.
  • Strong subject knowledge in grammar, composition, comprehension, and literature (for both languages).
  • Good classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to engage and motivate students of varying abilities and cultural backgrounds.
  • Experience with international curricula (e.g., Cambridge IGCSE English) is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in educational technology and online learning platforms.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and innovative teaching practices.

Desirable Qualities:
  • Experience in international or multicultural school environments.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
  • Enthusiasm for language enrichment programs and literacy development.
  • Dedication to academic excellence, student well-being, and holistic education.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
  • Maternity leave.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.

Application Question(s):
  • What is your notice period?
  • What is your expected salary?
  • Are you available to start immediately?
About UCSI International School Sdn Bhd
The UCSI Schools Group has 3 campuses in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Campus, Subang Jaya Campus and Springhill Campus. Two of its campuses focuses on British school curriculum while the other one focuses on the IB.While maintaining a strong focus on core curriculum which includes British school curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and International Primary Curriculum, we aim to complement the formal curriculum with a series of CCAs which students’ experiences form a cornerstone of their holistic education for the 21st century. The rapid advancement of technological innovations, global competition, and a push towards a knowledge-based economy require that our students learn to have a repertoire of soft and hard skills to enable them to succeed in a future economy that is still in the making. Through our unique CCA experiences, our students can exhibit soft skills like creativity, leadership abilities, teamwork, flexibility, communication skills, resilience and an enterprising spirit that will enable them to stay relevant for the future.UCSI International School focuses on eight critical characteristics in our learning content and experiences. The rapid advancement of technological innovation, global competition, and a push towards a knowledge-based economy require that our students have a repertoire of soft and hard skills. We therefore place a strong emphasis on Character Education, Global Citizen Skills, Problem-based Collaborative Learning, and co-curricular activities amongst others, forming a truly holistic education for the 21st century.Our emphasis in education isn’t only labelled in academic and creative excellence, but to equipped students with 21st century skills such as character, communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, while inculcating virtues such as integrity, honesty, and empathy in our students. We believe that students that have a developed moral compass and practical wisdom in a challenging and fractured world will make a positive impact for life.
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