Physics Teacher (High School)

St. Joseph's Institution International School; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international school in Selangor is looking for an experienced Physics teacher to deliver high-quality lessons and manage classroom performance. The role involves planning, assessment, and collaboration with staff and parents. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Science or Education and experience with IGCSE and A-Level curricula. The school emphasizes safeguarding and requires a commitment to promoting children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching UK IGCSE and A-Level curriculum
• Ability to effectively engage students in learning
• Understanding of assessment policies

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective teaching and management of classes.
• Identify and plan clear teaching objectives.
• Assess pupils’ achievements and provide feedback.
• Engage and communicate effectively with parents.

Skills

Emotional and social intelligence

Decision making

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Education

Job description

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Primary Purpose: The Physics teacher’s primary responsibility is to ensure the high quality delivery lessons to students in Physics, as well as carrying out other duties as required by the Head of Department.

Position in Context:The Physics teacher is responsible to the Head of Science and will be part of the Science department who are responsible for the delivery of Physics and Coordinate Science at Key Stage 3, IGCSE and A Level.

Personal Specifications:

Emotional and social intelligence

Decision making and problem-solving skills

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, parents, administrative staff and the SLT

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Major Activities

Teaching and Learning

Planning

Assessment and reporting

Managing own performance and professional development

Managing and developing relationships within the school

Building and maintaining relationships with parents and the wider community

Managing resources

Other activities

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Teaching and Learning

Ensure effective teaching and management of classes, groups and individuals so that objectives are met, progress and challenge are maintained and the best use is made of teaching time

Use teaching methods, which will engage and stimulate pupils’ intellectual curiosity including the use of effective questioning, clear presentation and effective use of resources

Set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of behaviour

Management through focused teaching and create positive and productive relationships in accordance with the rules and behaviour policy of the school

2. Planning

Identify clear teaching objectives, content, structures and sequences of lessons appropriate to the educational needs of the pupils

Set appropriate, yet challenging expectations for pupils’ learning, building on prior attainment

Identify pupils who may require additional support and know where to get help in order to give positive and targeted support

Ensure that planning shows a clear understanding of the Year group expectations and leads to progression within lessons and over sequences of lesson

3. Assessment and Reporting

To assess pupils’ achievements and progress in accordance with agreed policies and procedures

Implement AfL to evaluate how well learning objectives are/have been achieved and adapt future teaching and learning accordingly

Mark and monitor pupils’ class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback, providing focus for pupils’ progress to ensure they meet individual and Year group targets

4. Managing own performance and professional development

Understand the need to take responsibility for their own professional development

Keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy as relevant to their curriculum team and Phase

Understand their professional responsibilities in relation to school policies and procedures

Make the most of PD opportunities provided

Reflect on their own teaching critically and use this to improve their teaching

5. Managing and Developing Relations within the School

Interact on a professional level with academic and administrative colleagues to establish productive working relationships

To contribute to meetings, discussions and systems to facilitate the smooth running of the school

6. Relations with Parents and the Wider Community

Prepare and present informative reports to parents in a professional manner

Facilitate parental engagement by ensuring Home Learning tasks detail how parents can assist their children

Prepare presentations for parental groups as required

7. Managing Resources

Select appropriate resources to support learners in achieving teaching objectives

Select resources to add practical activities and create interest for learners

8. Other

Act as a role model to the pupils they teach in their personal presentation and conduct

To meet statutory responsibilities and company policies with regard to Health and Safety

To promote and adhere to the Lasallian Mission and Core Values of SJIIS

Any other duties considered necessary as allocated by the Head of School

Job Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Science or Education equivalent

3. Experience teaching UK IGCSE and A-Level curriculum

SJIIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we hold ourselves to a high standard concerning safer recruitment policy and processes. We expect the same commitment to keeping children safe from all of our staff and applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post including a full DBS check, checks with past employers, online checks and relevant international police checks.

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