We are seeking to appoint a highly qualified mathematics teacher who is a creative and committed individual of high calibre to join our dynamic Mathematics Department. The person should look forward to delivering the highest quality of learning in a stimulating, happy and safe environment.
At the School, we sincerely believe that all subject teachers are role models of character and values. Their work extends beyond the subject classroom. As such, the person can look forward to engaging students in character and values education, as well as participating in our vibrant student leadership culture in the school.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Within the Mathematics Department, you are joining a team who takes pride in ensuring every student is eligible to sit for IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606) and working towards maintaining a track record of at least 70% distinction grades in the last ten years at IGCSE. This is followed by a similar trend in the IB Diploma Programme where a significant group of students go on to take Higher Level Mathematics.
Other duties include form-teachership work where you will partner with a teacher to tutor a form class by leading the Pastoral Care (PC) lessons as well as be the point of contact between the school and the families. Other pastoral care duties include leading or managing after-school clubs/activities.
Qualities of the Applicant
Essential
- Believes that every child is mouldable and teachable and willing to go the extra-mile for the child and are expected to provide student consultation sessions within school work hours
- Collaborate well with colleagues in the Mathematics Department on curriculum, curriculum resources, pedagogy and assessment related work
- Work well with students and parents by providing constant verbal and written feedback
- Possess at least an undergraduate Honours Degree in Mathematics and a recognised teacher certification, i.e. Bachelor of Education, Postgraduate Diploma in Education or equivalent. A postgraduate degree in Mathematics or Statistics is preferred
- Have at least 5 years of experience in IGCSE Additional Mathematics, IBDP Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, AP Calculus/Statistics or Singapore-GCE ‘A’ Level curriculum
- To embrace an inquiry-based learning culture where students ask questions and engage in mathematical problem solving within their mathematics curriculum
- To focus on conceptual understanding, emphasizing the importance of understanding key concepts over rote learning and memorization of routines and mathematical procedures
- To encourage students to make connections between different mathematical topics and between subjects and real world situations
- To be skilful in differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of the learners in the classroom
- To be comfortable teaching across a wide range of year levels, from Grade 7 to Grade 12 across the different curricula in the secondary school
- To promote collaborative learning and encourage interdisciplinary approaches in teaching and learning, especially in student-led projects and school committee work that span across and beyond academic subjects
- Leverage on technology to enhance learning experiences in the classroom. In particular, applicants should be proficient with mathematical teaching tools such as Desmos, GeoGebra and Texas Instruments CX graphing calculator, managing online lessons with the use of apps such as Zoom, Google Classroom Suite applications
Desirable
- Experience in teaching high-achievers in Mathematics
- Experience in teaching a diverse group of students in a classroom
- Enhanced teachnology skills such as the integration of AI tools to enhance teaching and learning work in the school
Competitive remuneration and benefits will be offered to the suitable candidate.
Interested parties, please send a cover letter, detailed resume including availability, present and expected salary by email to recruit@singapore.edu.hk.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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To apply for this job email your details to recruit@singapore.edu.hk.