Teacher of Mathematics (Fixed One-Year Contract) - South Island School

Key Responsibilities

South Island School seeks to appoint an outstanding Mathematics Teacher to teach across the full age and ability range.

The successful applicant will be a highly skilled teacher, with the ability to motivate, inspire and engage with students in creative and innovative ways, both within and outside the classroom – with the overall goal of ensuring excellent educational outcomes for our students. They will be a first-language English speaker. Previous experience of IBMYP, (I)GCSE and IBDP/IBCP would be a definite advantage. The successful applicant will also be a tutor, as well as contributing widely to the extra-curricular life of the school.

The position will be a full-time contract for a fixed one-year period from August 2024.

The Role

Teachers at SIS are expected to be committed and flexible. Regular duties include:

• Planning lessons to meet each student’s individual learning needs and ensure excellent outcomes, in line with our Schemes of Learning
• Using a range of appropriate strategies for positive classroom management, including the use of flexible groupings and structured inquiry, in line with the IBO philosophy
• Using a range of well-considered resources, including digital technologies, to enhance learning
• Maintaining a well-organised and stimulating learning environment
• Assessing students in relation to agreed learning outcomes, and providing clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents, using agreed South Island School reporting systems
• Working closely with the Mathematics faculty on future developments
• Working as a tutor for a group of students, within the Pastoral Learning Curriculum
• Engaging actively with the Values in Action and Making a Difference extra-curricular programmes

For more information about South Island School, please click HERE.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or
• Bachelor’s Degree, as well as a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent

Further Information

Further information can be found in the following locations:

• South Island School website: https://www.sis.edu.hk
• English Schools Foundation website: https://www.esf.edu.hk/

Please email the Principal’s PA, Ms Zin Mogg, if you have any questions: zmogg@sis.edu.hk

Thank you again for your interest in this role.

Closing Date: By 8 am Hong Kong Time on Friday 31st May 2024

Please note that we may be interviewing strong applicants prior to the closing date and reserve the right to make an early appointment ahead of the deadline. Therefore, an early application is very strongly advised on this occasion.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date.

By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.

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