Description

Our client is looking for 8 ELT qualified and experienced teaching professionals aged between 27 and 65 to work as teacher development mentors in Malaysian early primary classes in Malaysia, Borneo. They need about 8 teachers/mentors to join their existing team of more than 100 mentors already in post for a Feb 27th start date. All contracts end Sept/Nov 2013.

They are looking for independent, flexible and self-motivated teachers. This is an excellent development opportunity for anyone interested in teacher training/mentoring in a rural, primary context and a unique chance to experience the biodiversity of Malaysian Borneo from within its fascinating culture. You will be part of a team of trainers working to provide Malaysian early primary teachers with methodology training, teaching resources and continuous professional development in order to improve the teaching of English in Malaysia. Working as a local teacher mentor within a cluster of primary schools in Malaysian Borneo, you will provide on the job support through a variety of development activities, including a range of innovative training courses. Applicants must have:

- A minimum of a recognised Trinity or Celta TEFL qualification and 2 years' experience including with young learners OR - A Primary teaching qualification along with a less recognised TEFL certificate plus experience.
- Experience of teacher training/development, line management or coaching/mentoring is desirable.
- You must be a highly proficient speaker of English and you must have an Undergraduate Degree or equivalent. Your passport must be valid for a minimum of two years from your start date. The bureaucracy is such that you have to enter the country as a tourist on a 1 or 3 month tourist visa (depending on your nationality), during which time your work permit will be applied for.
- Malaysian law states that you must be 27 years old or older and have a first degree to obtain a work permit. The contract is conditional on approval of the work permit. They have all been approved to date. Although benefits are provided for teachers who have spouses or children please note that opportunities for partners to find work are extremely limited. There are International Schools for qualified teachers but it's best to be recruited from your home country. Some foreigners make a living giving private lessons for around £10 - 12 an hour although this is not legal without a work permit. There are a very few International Schools in the two states, mainly in the two state capitals, and these are expensive including a large non-refundable registration fee. There are more choices of English medium nursery schools and these are much less expensive. Baby-sitters cost about £1.60 an hour. A live-in maid costs £650 up-front and £65 a month. A maid two days a week costs around £40 a month.

Benefits include:

- Salary range from MYR 7,695 to 9,996 per month (USD 31,000 - 40,000 per year)
- Additional 11% provident fund contribution
- Three-month project completion bonus
- Flights, relocation and settling-in expenses
- Leased car provided for work and local personal use
- Comprehensive family health insurance
- Professional development, support and materials
- Assistance to find housing is provided, but housing is paid by the teacher. Teachers should expect to pay 10% of their salary for a house.

The Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah make up more than half of the island of Borneo. They are famous for their ancient rainforests and wildlife, not to mention their world-renown beaches. You can find rare species of mammals like the Sumatran rhino and Asian pygmy elephant as well as the orangtan, proboscis monkey, gibbon, lemur, civet, Malaysian sun bear, and lots more. The population of both states is made up of many indigenous groups with fascinating cultures and traditions.

Qualifications

A minimum of a recognised Trinity or Celta TEFL qualification and 2 years' experience including with young learners OR - A Primary teaching qualification along with a less recognised TEFL certificate plus experience.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 weeks

Teach Anywhere's Mission Statement

Teach Anywhere's mission is to be recognized and acknowledged for consistently achieving excellence in quality of service both to teachers and to international schools.

Year Founded

1980