South Island School seeks to appoint an enthusiastic, adaptable and committed Teacher of Secondary Science with specific expertise in teaching Biology. This is a cover role, and the lesson allocation will be discussed further with the successful applicant on appointment. The position will potentially span from October 2024 to April 2025.
The successful candidate will be a highly skilled teacher who can motivate, inspire and engage with students in creative and innovative ways, both within and outside the classroom, to ensure excellent educational outcomes for our students. Previous experience in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP), IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme (DP) is highly desirable.
The successful applicant will become a tutor, contributing to the extra-curricular life of the school.
This position is a full-time temporary contract from October 2024 to April 2025.
Responsibilities
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 IB 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 and guardians, using approved South Island School reporting systems
Working closely with the Science faculty on future developments
Working as a tutor for a group of students within the Pastoral Learning Curriculum
Engaging actively with the Making a Difference, Values in Action and Expanding Horizons extra-curricular programmes
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or
Bachelor’s Degree, as well as a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education) or equivalent
Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.
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