Find out who we look for
The Fellowship is as challenging as it is rewarding. We are looking for ambitious, resilient, and committed individuals who are passionate about our mission to end education inequity.
The Teach For Malaysia Fellowship
Fellows under the Teaching Partner Pathway are employed by Teach For Malaysia for a duration of two (2) years, and placed in high-need schools around Malaysia. Fellows under this pathway have the opportunity to collaborate with existing teachers (a.k.a. Guru Hos/ Host Teachers) to enhance classroom environment & outcomes for students with varying backgrounds and learning capabilities.
Throughout the 2 years, Fellows will spend 50% of their time focused on classroom teaching, 30% on community engagement projects, and 20% on personal & professional development with Teach For Malaysia.
Eligibility
To be eligible to join, you must:
- Be a Malaysian citizen below 40 years of age
- Hold an accredited Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
- Have strong verbal and written English and Bahasa Malaysia communication skills
- Be a graduate from a local or overseas university
- Have a strong academic track record
Contract of Service (COS) Pathway
About COS
Note: Application to this pathway is closed.
- Engage in a teaching role with the Ministry of Education (MOE) and contract through Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Pendidikan (SPP)
- You will be placed in schools/regions subjected to MOE’s vacancies
- You will be working towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Education by Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia (IPGM) to be a fully qualified teacher upon completion of Fellowship
- At the end of 2 years, you will have the opportunity to apply to continue staying in the education system as Teaching Alumni
Eligibility
To be eligible to join, you must:
- Be a Malaysian citizen, aged 32 years or younger at the start of the Fellowship
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
- Have strong verbal and written English and Bahasa Melayu communication skills
- Possess a minimum credit (C) for Bahasa Melayu in SPM
- Be a graduate from a local public or overseas university recognised by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and Ministry of Education (MOE)
- Have a strong academic track record
Teaching Partner Pathway
About TPP
Note: Applications are open here.
- Collaborate with teachers to enhance classroom environment for students with varying learning capabilities.
- You will be placed in high need areas as recommended by Teach For Malaysia.
- At the end of 2 years, you will create impact in education though TFM Alumni Network.
Eligibility
To be eligible to join, you must:
- Be a Malaysian citizen
- Hold an accredited Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
- Have strong verbal and written English and Bahasa Melayu communication skills
- Be a graduate from a local or overseas university
- Have a strong academic track record
Leadership Competencies
Teach For Malaysia Fellows come from very diverse backgrounds, but are united through a strong belief and purpose in the organisation’s mission. Our leadership competencies below should give you an idea of what we search for in our candidates and what we focus on further developing in your 2-year journey.
Motivation & Drive
Change Potential
People Potential
Intellectual and Learning Potential
Respect and Humility
Sense of Possibility
Communication
Mission Fit
Learn More About The Fellowship
We invite everyone who is passionate about education to join our national community of leaders.
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The Fellowship Journey and Beyond
Learn more about the Fellowship’s leader development framework, what being a full-time teacher entails and an overview of our Alumni network