Teacher of Mathematics with the possibility of Lead Teacher - South Island School

South Island School seeks to appoint an outstanding Leading Teacher of Mathematics. Your role will be to assist the Head of Mathematics with the leadership of the department, in collaboration with other colleagues. 

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. You will be a skilled manager and leader, as you work with the Mathematics team towards our overall goal of ensuring excellent educational outcomes for all of our students. Like all staff, you will also be a tutor within our Pastoral Learning Curriculum (PLC), and will be expected to contribute effectively to our Values in Action and Making a Difference extra-curricular programmes.

Previous experience of IBMYP, (I)GCSE and IBDP/IBCP would be a definite advantage. The position will be a full-time renewable contract for an initial two year period from August2023. The role carries an additional TLR 4 allowance, as per the ESF Terms and Conditions.

Please also note that if you apply for this role, we will also automatically consider you for any future Teacher of Mathematics vacancies that may arise subsequently.

The Role

Leading Teachers of Mathematics at SIS are expected to be committed and flexible. They are expected to collaborate closely with the Head of Department in connection with the following regular duties:

• Ensuring the effective everyday running of the Mathematics Department;
• Leading aspects of the Mathematics Department strategically, to develop and sustain high standards and a culture of collaboration and learning;
• Line-managing colleagues within the department as may be required, to facilitate high achievement and efficiency across all facets of the team;
• Representing the Mathematics Department as required within the Academic Leadership Team (ALT), attending meetings and effecting action points as required – and ensuring an appropriate cascade of information to the Department as a whole during weekly planning and meeting time;
• Maintaining a learning climate that is inclusive and safe, yet challenging and innovative, ensuring appropriate differentiation to meet the needs of students with all learning profiles;
• Leading and managing the development of learning and teaching strategies within the Mathematics Department, ensuring department staff develop innovative and effective pedagogical expertise;
• Ensuring that resources are managed effectively within the Department, in compliance with school-wide and foundation-wide requirements relating to budgets, procurement processes and facilities management;
• Ensuring appropriate assessment practices across the Mathematics Department, to support student progress and attainment;
• Ensuring regular celebration of achievements within the Mathematics Department, in liaison with the communications team;
• 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.

Requirements

• A relevant degree and postgraduate qualification, including internationally recognised teaching qualifications;
• A strong commitment to taking an inclusive approach to meet the needs of all students;
• The ability to lead and inspire others and to manage a team effectively, showing excellent leadership, management and administrative skills;
• The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with teachers and other relevant professionals, parents and students;
• An understanding of current developments in teaching;
• Experience of a range of assessment strategies for identifying students’ needs and supporting learning;
• A commitment to pastoral care within the school;
• A commitment to developing students’ skills through extra-curricular opportunities.

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

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 Cecilia Lo, if you have any questions: celo@sis.edu.hk

Thank you again for your interest in this role.

Closing Date: 3 February 2023

To apply, please click here.

Please note that we reserve the right to interview and make an appointment before the advertised closing date for the role, therefore an early application is recommended.

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 within ESF. 

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There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools. About 70% of our students have parents who are permanent residents of Hong Kong.

ESF is proud of the high academic and wider achievements of our students. In 2020, 22 ESF students achieved the perfect score of 45 points in the IB Diploma examinations; more than 95% go on to leading universities worldwide.

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