IB Maths Teacher - Shanghai, China - August 2016

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This international group of schools has been providing all-round early childhood, primary, and secondary programs to young people in China for over 80 years. The school focuses on preparing students to be responsible citizens with a sense of personal and social responsibility in the emerging globalized world and, based on the moral and spiritual values of Christianity, to develop students’ abilities by using the best elements of Eastern and Western traditions and culture. They are committed to fostering students’ spiritual, academic, physical, social, and emotional development. It nurtures an open outlook in each student, and they are encouraged to develop their talents and contribute actively to society. Now, the school in Shanghai is looking for an IB Mathematics Teacher to commence August 2016.

Duties: Have a detailed knowledge and understanding of the subject of Mathematics of the National Curriculum, IGCSE, IBDP. Have a secure knowledge and understanding of the subject of Mathematics, all secondary school curriculum and assessment guidelines. Able to cope securely with subject-related questions that students raise and know about students’ common misconceptions and mistakes in their specialist subject(s).

Planning and setting expectations: Identify clear teaching objectives, content, lesson structures and sequences appropriate to the subject matter and the students being taught. Set appropriate and demanding expectations for students’ learning and motivation. Set clear targets for students’ learning, building on prior attainment and experiences. Identify students who have special educational needs and are gifted and talented, and know where to get assistance in order to give positive and targeted support. Where applicable, implement and keep records on Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Teaching and managing student learning: Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained, and best use is made of teaching time. Use teaching methods that keep students engaged, including stimulating students’ intellectual curiosity, effective questioning and response, clear presentation and good use of resources. Set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships. Promote positive behaviour patterns, encourage self-esteem, and improve independent working in students to assist their education and growth within an ICT environment.

Assessment and evaluation: Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use this assessment for future teaching. Mark and monitor students’ class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback, setting targets for students’ progress. When applicable, understand the demands expected of students in relation to the National Curriculum, KS3 and KS4.

Relations with parents and wider community: Know how to prepare and present informative reports to parents. Recognize that learning takes place outside the school context and provide opportunities to develop students’ understanding by relating their learning to real and work-related examples. Understand the need to cooperate with agencies outside school.

Managing own performance and development: Understand the need to take responsibility for their own professional development and to keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy and in the subjects they teach. Understand their professional responsibilities in relation to school policies, guidelines and practices. Set a good example to the students they teach in their presentation and their personal conduct. Evaluate their own teaching critically and use this to improve their effectiveness.

Managing and developing staff and other adults: Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues, such as, co-teachers, specialist teachers and associate staff.

Managing resources: Select and make good use of books, equipment, ICT and other learning resources that enable teaching objectives to be met.

Job Requirements: Skills/qualifications: A fluent English speaker that has obtained a Bachelor Degree and teaching certificate or license with excellent subject knowledge. Have a minimum of 2 years full-time teaching experience in a school setting. Experience or training in IGCSE and IB is a plus.

An individual who is able to support and promote the school’s value, has passion for teaching students, demonstrate rigorous approach in teaching different year levels and demonstrate commitment to the best interest of the students and teamwork with colleagues.

Join Edvectus for the opportunity to interview with a representative from this highly sought after International school group with campuses throughout China.

On Saturday 9th January 2016, Edvectus will be running an information and interview day in London for this global network of international schools with campuses in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing and Qingdao in China for their August 2016 vacancies. Please complete the following sign-up sheet for the opportunity to interview in London on 9th January.

Shanghai is the largest city (by population) in China – and the world – with 24 million inhabitants. Located in the East of China at the mouth of the Yangtze River it is a major Economic and transport hub and a popular tourist destination. Shanghai is easily accessible by road, rail and air and the airport is one of the busiest in Asia offering local and international flights. With a lively expat community and bars, restaurants, nightlife, shopping and culture to rival any large cosmopolitan city, Shanghai also enjoys four distinct seasons with cold winters (down to about 1 degrees in January) and warm summers (enjoying an average high of about 31 degrees in July). Shanghai truly does offer something for everyone!