Oxburgh Academy
    (5 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Education, Training & Professional Development

    Company size

    11-50

    Primary location

    Taman Len Seng Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
    Oxburgh Academy is a fun-loving and happy school. We believe kids learn best when they are happy!We have a growing student population and we are growing organically. We have 300+ students and 30 teachers.We are a growing and vibrant private academy offering the IGCSE syllabus. Our students are multi-racial and multi-cultural from various backgrounds.We are located in Alam Damai, Cheras.

    Reviews overview

    4.05 ratings in total
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    80%
    Rate salary as high or average
    60%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Oxburgh Academy?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Oxburgh Academy appreciate the supportive management that listens to their decisions and provides a motivating environment. They also value the opportunities for professional growth, the organised work environment with proper protocols and record-keeping, and the friendly and helpful colleagues. Additionally, the school offers benefits such as free food and a casual dress code.

    However, there are some potential challenges, such as the need for more qualified teachers and teacher trainers who are experts in their fields. Some employees feel that there is micromanagement at certain levels, and the school could benefit from being more flexible. There is also a perceived need for a standardised discipline board to address student discipline matters. Employees have noted a lack of teaching resources, which can be a challenge. Excessive absenteeism among a small number of staff can affect the working environment and workflow. Additionally, some employees feel that they are required to take on additional responsibilities or work long hours, which can be challenging.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Primary teacher
    Feb 2022
    Cheras Kuala Lumpur5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    An opportunity to learn
    The good things1.Management listens and respect your decision 2 Motivating and welcoming principals 3.Lots of opportunities to groom yourself professionally 4.Proper working protocol and guidelines 5.Organized work filing and record system 6.Effective administration 7. Most of the colleagues are friendly and helpful. They mind their own business 8. Respectable establishment.
    The challenges1.School needs to hire more qualified teachers (BEd or MEd) and teacher trainers who are competent in the subject/field that they are teaching/training instead of just filling in the gap 2. Micromanagement at some levels and tend to be rigid 3. School definitely needs a standardised discipline board to look into students' discipline matters 4. Lack of teaching resources 5. Excessive absenteeism among a small number of staff that affects the working environment
    2.0
    Teacher
    Jun 2021
    Cheras Kuala Lumpur3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Not a place to grow your career
    The good thingsGenerous colleagues who support you when others (your HOD) won't. Parents are reasonable
    The challengesNeed to support urgent and last minute job assigned Focus daily is covering your back from thick politics and satisfying the needs of people micromanaging your work. Lack of proper support and training. Switching teachers and subjects without any notice
    3.0
    English teacher
    Jan 2021
    Kuala Lumpur1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Friendly workmates but overworking environment
    The good thingsFriendly and helpful bunch of workmates Free food provided Priority given to English teachers no specific dress code casual wear freedom to communicate in our own language
    The challengeslast minute task assigned overworking hours till late evening compelling to take up responsibility which is not preferred bias parents
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