IB Diploma Teacher of Mathematics

THE COLLEGE

Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong (LPCUWC) is a co-educational, residential sixth form (senior high school) college offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma to all its students. A total of 256 students from about 80 countries attend the College, the majority on scholarships. The College occupies a waterfront site that enjoys spectacular views on an estuary in the New Territories of Hong Kong. Details of the College can be found on the website http://www.lpcuwc.edu.hk

BACKGROUND

The current Principal, Arnett Edwards, has been in post for nearly eight years. He is keen to appoint candidates that share the mission and values of the United World College movement (www.uwc.org) and particularly holistic, inquiry based, experiential learning/education.

All full-time teachers at LPCUWC must show an equal commitment to academics; education outside of the classroom and student welfare (residential life). The residential commitment is negotiable.

The College is looking for an experienced teacher to take on a significant role of Mathematics teaching, which may include teaching at Higher and Standard Level Mathematics and to both year groups.

THE ROLE

All teachers at Li Po Chun United World College share responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning in the school. This position could involve residential duties.

The status of the teacher as a professional with high order knowledge in the discipline(s) taught underpins the duties of the position. Teachers at the College are required to be highly professional people who should indicate the highest standards of preparation for teaching and learning, punctuality and student management. The building of a positive relationship with students and
colleagues is a requirement.

Teachers are responsible to the Principal through their Head of Department and Program Coordinators.

The role of a full-time Teacher at the College includes the following:

• Effectively teaching a variety of classes, including undertaking appropriate lesson preparation and setting/marking examination and test papers where necessary.
• Making an active contribution to enhance the overall aims of the College.
• Setting and marking students’ work accurately and promptly, giving advice to students as required.
• Establishing classroom environments that are stimulating, hardworking, focussed and pleasant to be in, and which reflect the UWC’s declared values.
• Diligently following the scheme of work for each class approved by the Head of Department.
• Assessing and responding to student abilities and progress adapting where appropriate to different individual learning styles among the students.
• Attending and positively contributing to departmental meetings as scheduled by the Head of Department, and whole school meetings as appropriate.
• Maintaining an in-depth familiarity with the appropriate curricula and current teaching trends and developments.
• Protecting and enhancing the physical and emotional welfare of the students.
• Helping to build a positive sense of community among staff and students.
• Adhering to the policies and procedures of the College as approved by the Board and/or the Principal.

THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

The College teaches two year International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program courses in Mathematics at Higher and Standard levels. Given the high proportion of mathematically-able students from Asian countries in the College, plus the selection procedures used to award scholarships to students from around the world to attend United World Colleges, the standard of the Mathematics teaching in the College must be (and is) excellent. A significant proportion of students elect to study Mathematics at Higher Level.

The Department is housed in its own staff room and uses a modern suite of classrooms in the Academic Block. Staff at present comprises three full-time teachers, one of whom is the Director of Studies.

APPLICATIONS

This position is offered as a full-time basis with competitive salary and conditions. The College follows the MPS Scale which can be viewed on our website (see “Conditions of Service”).

Applications must be made using the Application Form that can be downloaded from the College’s website (https://www.lpcuwc.edu.hk/about-us/lpcuwc/job-opportunities) and sent to job@lpcuwc.edu.hk.

Applications should be submitted by mid-night (Hong Kong time) on Sunday 13 January 2019.

Familiarity with IB curriculum and philosophy would be an advantage.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work as a registered or permitted teacher in Hong Kong.