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Secondary Math Teacher

School of the Nations

Macao

  • $58,000 - $65,000 per year
  • New
  • Expiring soon
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
10 August 2026
Apply by:
30 January 2026

Job overview

Teaching middle school and secondary students in Mathematics, using Cambridge, Cambridge IGCSE, and IBDP curricula with a holistic approach toward student development.

Responsibilities

  • Teach all areas of Middle School/Secondary Math curriculum to a high standard

  • Challenge and inspire pupils to deepen their knowledge and understanding of Math

  • Differentiate lessons allowing all students to advance

  • Establish relationships with students that facilitate learning and motivation

Middle School and Secondary

Our Middle School comprises students aged 10 to 13, while Secondary consists of students from ages 14 to 18. The class size is between 20 and 25. Students’ English fluency includes ESL learners, but by Form 3 most are at or approaching natural-level proficiency. We emphasize vertical and horizontal collaboration between teachers and expect teachers to work diligently for their students’ character development, thinking skills, academic performance, spirit of service, emotional, and physical health.

We see early adolescence—also known as junior youth—as representing a special period of life with unique needs and vast potential. Therefore, programmes at Middle School for this age aim to engage their interests, mold their capacities for service, and involve them in meaningful social interaction with peers and older youth. Students are assisted to gain proficiency in various academic disciplines while also helping them develop their spiritual perception, powers of expression and a sound moral framework to guide their decision-making.

Students enter adolescence, also known as youth, in Secondary school. This is a period of life characterized by blossoming capacities, strength and vigor. We believe youth possess great potential to bring about constructive change and have an expanding capacity for meaningful service. Their sense of purpose and thirst for knowledge finds expression through greater ownership of their learning and growth. Our secondary programme aims to assist students to further develop their intellectual capacities along with the qualities, attitudes, and understandings that will enable them to make growing contributions to society. Through rigorous academic training spanning a variety of subjects, they are prepared to succeed in IGCSE exams in Form 4, the IB Diploma Programme in Form 6, and their further studies upon graduation.

Working Hours & Schedule

Teachers have 36 working hours per week, which is comprised of up to twenty 45-minute teaching periods, various responsibilities, and some planning time.

There are about 30 days of Macau and school holidays throughout the year which includes both Winter and Chinese Spring Festival breaks, plus about 50 days of summer holidays. Monthly working Saturdays—which often foster community engagement and extension activities—allow us to lengthen our holidays while still meeting contact day requirements.

Compensation & Benefits 

The annual base salary, including housing allowance, is approximately US$44,000, after tax, and is slightly increased based on years of experience. This does not include the annual travel allowance, new year’s bonus, pension contributions, and a yearly re-enlistment bonus equivalent to one month’s salary. Furthermore, the government of Macau generously provides a teacher’s professional development subsidy of at least US$600 per month. Taken together, the after-tax total compensation that teachers receive is around US$58,000.

Benefits include local healthcare coverage, reduced tuition for up to two dependents to enroll in the school, internal professional development, and assistance in finding an apartment which includes a one-week hotel stay.

Requirements 

  • A relevant Bachelor’s degree. (Coursework completed at the Master or Ph.D. level is highly valued but can only be used to partially satisfy this specific requirement of the Education Department. Other teaching qualifications and certifications, always appreciated, are not required for employment as a Middle School or Secondary teacher in Macau). 

  • Fluency in English, which is the medium of instruction.

Start Date 

Early/mid August 2026

 

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About School of the Nations

School of the Nations, situated in the vibrant Special Administrative Region of Macau, was founded over 35 years ago with a clear aspiration: to learn how to release students’ potential in ever more effective ways and prepare them to live meaningful lives that contribute to the progress of society.

SON is an internationally oriented, non-profit, day school serving over 700 mostly local students aged 3 to 18.

What makes us different?

We offer an education that integrates the IB Diploma and IGCSE programmes with customised curricula in younger years in a manner that emphasises character development, service, and social responsibility. As a Bahá’í‑inspired school, we draw on universal spiritual principles and values in the educational process, recognising the potential of each student to develop noble qualities and play their part in building a harmonious and prosperous civilisation.

Like every school, SON has a distinct culture. Educators who excel here are collaborative, adaptable, open‑minded, rigorous, and hard‑working. Success calls for humility and flexibility—being willing to question assumptions and explore education through a lens that draws on insights from educational theory as well as humanity’s spiritual heritage. As a community, we prioritise student learning and holistic development above all other objectives.

You are very welcome to read what our current teachers have to say about working here.

How we support teachers

Teachers grow into this demanding but rewarding environment through sustained, collaborative professional development. Alongside substantial external funding for PD, we run ongoing PLCs—such as “Lesson Study” and “Teachers as Researchers”—that focus directly on classroom practice and our evolving educational framework.

Working for us

If you are eager to engage deeply with a distinct approach to education within a purposeful and supportive community in the rich cultural context of China, we warmly invite you to explore opportunities at SON.

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