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IB DP Economics Teacher

International School of Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Full-time Posted 1 week ago $4,200 – $5,600 / mo
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Role overview

Well-resourced IB school. Housing allowance, dependent tuition, annual home leave.

International School of Kuala Lumpur is recruiting a ib dp economics teacher for an August 2026 start on a renewable two-year contract. You'll join a collaborative secondary department serving an international student body in Kuala Lumpur, delivering high-quality instruction within a well-resourced classroom environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Plan, deliver and assess engaging secondary lessons aligned to the school's curriculum framework
  • Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of English-additional-language and mixed-ability learners
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate proactively with parents
  • Contribute to at least one co-curricular activity, house programme, or trip each term
  • Participate in departmental planning, moderation, and whole-school professional learning
  • Uphold the school's safeguarding, child-protection, and behaviour policies at all times

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject or Education
  • Minimum 2 years of full-time classroom teaching experience (Secondary)
  • Native or near-native English proficiency (CEFR C1+)
  • Clean international background check (police clearance from all countries of residence in the last 10 years)
  • Valid passport with at least 18 months remaining validity
  • Recognised teaching license (QTS, US State License, PGCE, B.Ed., or equivalent)
  • Prior IB (PYP / MYP / DP) teaching experience strongly preferred

Salary & benefits package

Headline compensation: $4,200 – $5,600 / mo. In addition to base pay, the school offers the following:

Tax treatment

Competitive gross salary with local tax as per host country

Housing

Furnished school-provided accommodation, utilities included

Flights

Annual return flight to point of hire for teacher (and dependents where eligible)

Medical

Comprehensive private medical insurance from day one

Dependent tuition

Free or discounted school places for up to two dependent children

Professional development

Funded PD budget, in-house coaching, and access to regional conferences

End-of-service

Gratuity / end-of-service bonus payable on contract completion

Leave

Full paid school holidays plus national public holidays

Hiring process

  1. 1

    Application review

    Your CV, cover letter and references are screened within 5 working days.

  2. 2

    Initial recruiter call

    A 30-minute video conversation to discuss experience, availability, and package expectations.

  3. 3

    Teaching demo

    Deliver a short recorded or live demo lesson to the head of department.

  4. 4

    Panel interview

    Final interview with the principal / director and a curriculum lead.

  5. 5

    Offer & documentation

    Written offer, contract, and start of visa / work-permit paperwork.

About Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is one of the most established hiring hubs in Malaysia for international educators. Expect a well-developed expat community, reliable international healthcare, and a wide selection of housing suited to both single teachers and families. Most staff at partner schools live within a 20-minute commute of campus, and weekend travel across the wider region is straightforward from the city's international airport.

Ready to apply?

Send your CV, a one-page cover letter and two professional references to the address below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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