Teacher of Mathematics

2 weeks ago

China The British International School Shanghai Puxi Full time

TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS
JOB DESCRIPTION


LOCATION
The British International School Shanghai Puxi Campus 

JOB PURPOSE
To inspire and motivate students to succeed in a premium education setting 

REPORTING TO
Head of Department, Year Leaders DIRECT REPORTS
 

OTHER KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
 

Head of SecondaryDeputy/Assistant Heads of Secondary 

External:
 

ParentsSchool community 

 

KEY RESULTS AREA 

Our ‘Be Ambitious’ philosophy

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT 

Engagement and Interaction – School Ambassador to Internal Community 
 

To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage and ensure staff and students to follow this example.To promote our pillars of Academic Achievement, Sport, STEAM with MIT, Performing Arts with Juilliard and Internationalism through learning platforms and our social media.To participate and support in a range of school celebrations and other community events through which we share our philosophy.To promote a culture of respect amongst the school community through adherence to our values and Behaviour & Social Graces agenda.To ensure that interactions with the school community demonstrate commitment to providing a purposeful and safe learning environment for all students so that they are happy, safe and love learning.To model best practice with respect to school policies and protocols that ensure an effective and safe working environment.Effective and immediate communication with staff and parents regarding student welfare.
 

Learning and Teaching Pedagogical expectations
 

Learning opportunities will inspire and engage students, will challenge their thinking and nurture intellectual curiosity.Effective learning and teaching methodologies are evident in all aspects of planning, preparation, delivery and feedback.Work with department colleagues to ensure there are yearly overviews, topic outlines and Schemes of Work for each class.High expectations of students’ behaviour and manners, through well focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships in accordance with the rules and behaviour policy of the school.High expectations and effective learning opportunities will ensure that student attainment is high at KS3, IGCSE & IB levels and pupils make excellent progress in their learning.Experience and skills in supporting EAL learners.Effectively manage other adults in the classroom to support learning.Deliver exciting extracurricular activities that contribute to the co-curricular and sporting life of the school.Be a reflective practitioner with an ability to evaluate and develop practice within the classroom setting.Be ready to join the pastoral team at the school either as a Form Tutor or Head of Year.
 

Planning and Preparation 

Lesson Design, Progress Monitoring and Reporting
 

All students are aware of their achievements and what they need to do next to make further progress through challenging targets.Attend meetings and respond to day-to-day issues, constantly display professionalism and implement actions from the year group and school development plan.Collaborate with colleagues to share, reflect, improve practice and develop the curriculum.Be accountable for the learning of the students in your class and ensure positive value-added outcomes.Reports completed in a timely fashion and written in good quality formal English.Meet with parents to discuss individual student progress.Confidently analyse assessment data identifying individual students and groups of students who require further support or challenge.Professional and Personal Development Improving Practice through Individual GrowthProfessional development has a positive impact on outcomes for students.Individual responsibility for professional growth through an understanding of current research through engagement with Nord Anglia University and school-based training opportunities.Completion of our appraisal process to ensure that appropriate professional growth opportunities are identified and implemented as part of your own development. 

 

OTHER
 

Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure or equivalent for countries lived in outside of the UK.Compliance with visa requirements for working in ChinaA commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils, and a willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required. 

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Essential

Qualified to degree level or above.Qualified Teacher Status.Proven track record with at least two years’ Mathematics teaching experience.Experience of delivering a UK National Curriculum in the UK or overseas.Proven experience of teaching IBDP / A-Level, GCSE and Key Stage 3 Mathematics.Excellent and appropriate relationships with young people and their parents.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to engage children and enable them to perform highly.Evidence of active participation in CPD.Use AfL strategies so all learners spend a significant proportion of time in their zone of proximal development.Proven track record of ensuring good progress and outcomes for pupils.Can demonstrate a commitment to developing all aspects of school life.Evidence of consistent high quality teaching and learning.Evidence of good classroom management skills.Willingness to be a Form Tutor.Willingness to attend end of school year residential trips as a supporting member of staff.

 

Desirable

Ability to integrate technology into the learning environment.Experience of the effective delivery of online lessons.Experience of innovating and adapting curricula to engage children and enable them to perform highly.

 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 

As our teammate, here’s what we expect:
 

High levels of personal integrity.Conscientious and able to focus on completing work to a consistently high standard.Flexible and positive approach to work.Excellent organisational and time-management skills; high attention to detail.Ability to work to tight deadlines and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved.Adaptable to working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.Ability to work under pressure and remain calm.Proactive and willingness to take on multiple tasks.Self-motivated and enthusiastic.Ability to work independently.A team player, willing to help and be flexible.Continually striving for improvement.

CREATE YOUR FUTURE 

We’re Nord Anglia Education, the world’s largest premium international schools organisation. Every day, our teachers and support colleagues help our thousands of students achieve more than they ever imagined possible. 

A transformational education at one of our schools is focussed on excellent academic outcomes, creativity, wellbeing, and international connectedness. Our innovative use of educational technology also creates a personalised, 21st century learning experience for all students, while our global scale means we can recruit and retain the world’s best teachers and offer unforgettable events and expeditions. 

Our people are empowered to make a difference in their fields of expertise. Our fast pace of growth requires evolution and change from everyone, giving you the chance to define the role you do in the future. This challenges the learning agility of our employees and ensures every day brings interesting new experiences. 

Founded in 1972 in the United Kingdom, our first international school opened in 1992 in Warsaw, followed by rapid growth across the world since the 2000s. 

When you join our team, you’ll become part of a global family of experts working for a fast-growing premium international brand.

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