Master Primary Teachers

Master Primary Teachers GEMS International School - Pearl City, Penang Opening in September 2014

When you become a teacher in a GEMS school you join an international education company with a global network of International schools and over fifty years of education experience. GEMS Education is the leading Kindergarten to Grade 12 operator in the world educating over 110,000 children from 151 different nationalities. Teachers at GEMS schools access the company's professional development programme, one of the largest education training programmes in the world. This ensures the best possible academic outcomes as well as ensuring that GEMS attracts, and retains the highest calibre teaching and leadership staff. To find out more about GEMS Education visit: www.gemseducation.com

The School

GEMS Maju will start its first, pilot, school operations in Malaysia in September 2014.

This important experimental programme will serve as a basis to develop and consolidate the GEMS educational programme for Malaysia, a blend of international (about 80%) and national (20%) curriculums; and train Malaysian teachers in an in-service, mentee and mentor model of training.

The pilot school will be located in a row of connected shop houses, two-story high buildings characteristic of Southeast Asia, near the site of future campus in Penang. The school will be well appointed and accommodate up to 150 students from KG1 to Year 5, along with 6-8 master trainers and 50 trainee teachers.

The Posts

Master Primary Teachers

The Master Primary Teacher's first role, supported by the Head of School/Division, will be to help integrate the British curriculum and the Malaysian education components, showcase the delivery of this programme in a classroom setting, and ensure that all aspects are understood and translated into daily classroom practice by Teacher Trainees.

The Master Teacher's second, key, role will be to help train the Teacher Trainees in the fundamentals of planning, teaching, assessment and evaluation. This training will consist of teaching (by Trainees), demonstrating teaching (by Trainers), peer observation, lesson preparation, group projects, extended written assignments and assessment/feedback.

The practical modules will be complemented by theoretical ones - lectures and workshops - conducted by external and/or internal specialists.

The Master Primary Teacher's will be responsible for: Planning and Preparation; Teaching and Learning; Assessment; and Teacher Supervision and Training.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications required:

• Degree from a recognized university
• Teacher professional certification (e.g. PGCE)
• Minimum of five full contract teaching years' in a Primary School setting.
• Master Primary Teachers GEMS International School - Pearl City, Penang Opening in September 2014
• Professional commitment to own continual development and training
• Professional commitment to being a master teacher and participating in professional development and training of other teachers
• Professional commitment to being a master teacher and participating in professional development and training of other teachers
• Professional and personal maturity, cultural curiosity and openness, heavy-duty resilience, and flexibility

We are specifically interested in Master Primary Teachers with expertise in one of the following areas: MFL; Mathematics and Science; Sports; Arts, Music and Drama.

An excellent remuneration package will be on offer to the successful candidate including competitive salary and other benefits.

The Application Process

If you have the drive and passion to get the most from our students and the ability to monitor, advise and support our newly formed team, we would very much welcome your application (Ref:2696).

Please visit www.gemseducation.com/careers and apply for these positions online. Please ensure you have uploaded an up to date CV, formal letter of application and recent photograph.

PO Box 8607 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 347 7770 Fax: +971 4 340 3374 www.gemseducation.com