About This Role
Sri KDU International School Klang is seeking a dedicated Bilingual Co-Teacher to start in August 2026, who is a Chinese speaker, to join our vibrant and dynamic school community. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to bilingual education, embodying our innovative Co-Teaching and Co-Planning Educational Model. This role is central to delivering a cohesive and comprehensive learning experience across core subjects such as Mathematics, Science, and Humanities, through a curriculum that aligns with the British National Curriculum and integrates the best of both British and Chinese educational methodologies. The successful candidate will co-plan, co-teach, co-assess, and co-reflect alongside the Bilingual Homeroom Teacher, a native English-speaking teacher, ensuring that our students develop fluency in both English and Chinese and are prepared for global success.
Sri KDU Schools are a part of XCL Education, a Southeast Asia-focused education group dedicated to empowering students 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 and committed to supporting the future of this young, fast-growing, and vibrant region that is poised to unleash its great potential.
About the Role The Bilingual Co-Teacher is a Chinese speaker with a strong commitment to bilingual education, embodying our innovative Co-Teaching and Co-Planning Educational Model. This role is central to delivering a cohesive and comprehensive learning experience across core subjects such as Mathematics, Science, and Humanities, through a curriculum that aligns with the British National Curriculum and integrates the best of both British and Chinese educational methodologies. The successful candidate will co-plan, co-teach, co-assess, and co-reflect alongside the Bilingual Homeroom Teacher, a native English-speaking teacher, ensuring that our students develop fluency in both English and Chinese and are prepared for global success. Engage in co-teaching practices with the Bilingual Homeroom teacher, fostering a safe, collaborative, and inclusive classroom environment. Work closely with the Bilingual Homeroom Teacher to develop and implement curriculum-aligned lesson plans that seamlessly integrate English/Chinese language development into core and other subjects, aligned with both the British National Curriculum and Chinese educational benchmarks. Facilitate a positive learning environment that encourages student exploration and the development of bilingual fluency. Utilise a variety of teaching strategies to simultaneously develop content knowledge and language skills, catering to the diverse needs of all students. Regularly monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback to students and parents. Collaborate with the Bilingual Homeroom Teacher to create learning materials and assess student outcomes, adapting to the dynamic needs of the learning environment. Contribute to the school community by actively engaging in professional development opportunities, staff meetings, and school events. Incorporate innovative teaching strategies, including technology, into the classroom to enhance learning experiences. Seek continuous professional growth opportunities to stay abreast of bilingual education trends and best practices, and positively impact on student outcomes. Demonstrate a commitment to learning and integrating another language, fostering an environment where linguistic diversity is celebrated. Be attuned to the language learning needs of students, ensuring that they are supported in both English and Chinese language acquisition. Work in partnership with specialist teachers who support bilingual learners, ensuring a coordinated approach to language development and academic achievement. A Bachelor’s degree and a recognised teaching qualification. Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in Chinese schools, in China and/or Malaysia. Early Years and/or Primary teaching experience highly desirable. Experience teaching in International Schools is an added advantage. Knowledge of the National Curriculum of China and/or Chinese Malaysian Curriculum. Demonstrated excellence in communication and interpersonal abilities. Strong organisational and time management capabilities. Chinese speaker with a functional command of English. 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 genuine empathy and skill in meeting the wide variety of individual learning and pastoral needs of international school students with their differing linguistic, cultural and educational circumstances. Sri KDU teachers are not only required to stay abreast of their respective curricula but must also set high expectations for their students, and as a result, set challenging learning goals and employ a variety of strategies, resources, and digital technology to support students in achieving top academic outcomes. Encouraging a love for learning, exploration of ideas, and understanding of the world is paramount, emphasizing active student participation and fostering creativity and critical thinking. SRI KDU teachers are adept at utilizing assessment to support and develop learning. Employing a range of assessment strategies and data, they inform their appraisal of students' progress, aiding in planning, reporting, and designing appropriate interventions and support. SRI KDU teachers exhibit the following attributes: Appreciation for diverse perspectives, beliefs, languages, cultures, and religions. Demonstrated politeness, respect, kindness, and concern. Promotion of these values to permeate every aspect of the school. Recognition of the importance of developing students as global citizens. Desire for each pupil to cultivate a sense of self-worth, moral discernment, and the ability to make ethical choices. SRI KDU teachers engage professionally by: Accessing top-quality professional learning opportunities. Collaborating with colleagues to enhance their practice. Holding themselves accountable to the highest professional standards in their interactions with colleagues, students, and parents. Successful applicants will be enthusiastic about the ethos and values of XCL International and SRI KDU Schools. A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the chosen candidate. To apply for this post, please click the ‘Apply’ button on this page to submit your application. 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. XCL education is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people. We follow safer recruitment practices with specific attention to child protection. SRI KDU employees ensure a secure, stimulating and well managed learning environment that promotes a sense of safety, support and wellbeing. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, successful references including from your current Head of School, as well as due visa and employment permit process as required by Malaysian law.Key Responsibilities
Co-Teaching Excellence
Student Learning and Engagement
Assessment and Feedback
Professional Development and Collaboration
Language and Cultural Integration
Specialist Collaboration
Qualifications and Skills Required
Know their students as people and how they learn
Plan and deliver excellent learning and teaching
Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning and progress
Demonstrate International-mindedness and Global Citizenship
Engage Professionally in Learning and with the Community
How to Apply
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