Part time working on MM2H visa

Its true that it is not possible to work on the MM2H visa without receiving a job offer from an employer, who will then make an application to immigration for approval to work 20hrs per week.

There is usually an endorsement added to the visa which confirms the permission to work.

However, any job would only receive approval if it can't be done by a local Malaysian as that is a general rule here in Malaysia. But if you are a specialist teacher and particularly with international and relevant curriculum experience, it is highly likely that approval might be given.  You would just need to get a job offer.

Education is probably the only viable route to get the 20hr approval.

The largest proportion of retirees on the MM2H visa live on Penang Island, where there are quite a few international schools (i.e. usually British curriculum or IB and taught in English language).

Whether part-time is feasible will be clear when you make applications. Many schools use the Times Educational Supplement Jobs website to advertise positions - https://www.tes.com/jobs/browse/teachin … g-malaysia

There are quite a few Facebook groups for Expats where information and discussion is available.

Thank you for your prompt response, (Gravitas).

I am a semi-retired science teacher, UK qualified, with about 30yrs of experience in UK schools. Currently working for a teacher training company as a consultant - training and supporting teachers and overseeing their training programmes. Would like to continue in this area in Malaysia.

Although I am not averse to teaching part-time in Malaysia, I think there ought to be openings in the Initial Teacher Training institutions where I could offer my experience. I'll research and contact the appropriate bodies for ITT. Again, many thanks for your response.

Can anyone recommend or are part of a Facebook group of UK trained teachers or teacher trainers that I could tap into, please?

Locally available teacher training is unlikely to be in English.

Worth checking with the main education groups (e. g. Help) their needs regarding curriculum support etc.)