Job Purpose
HWA International School is seeking a mathematically proficient and pedagogically skilled Secondary Mathematics Specialist . You will be responsible for the academic excellence of students within the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) . Your role is to deliver a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum that prepares students for external eAssessments and DP Final Examinations, ensuring they develop both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency.
Job Responsiblities
- Instructional Delivery: Lead Mathematics classes with a teaching load of 30 periods per week across the MYP and DP levels.
- Culture & Collaboration: Engage proactively with leadership, colleagues, and the wider school community to foster a dynamic, aspirational, and innovative culture. Contribute to a professional learning community grounded in collaboration, data-informed decision-making, and a relentless focus on improving student learning outcomes.
- Curriculum Alignment: Partner with IB Coordinators to develop, implement, and deliver HWA's curricular goals in alignment with the school's strategic framework.
- Pedagogical Differentiation: Design and implement differentiated instruction tailored to individual student needs, learning profiles, and aptitude levels.
- Professional Growth: Maintain a commitment to being an active, life-long learner, staying current with evolving pedagogical practices.
Non-teaching duties
- Assessment Standards: Maintain a deep familiarity with, and strictly adhere to, all regulatory requirements for IB external examinations and internal assessments (IAs).
- Extended Professional Duties: Participate in essential professional activities outside of standard school hours, including field trips, weekend professional development as required, and after-school faculty meetings.
- Student Supervision: Undertake supervisory duties during break, lunch, and other unstructured times to ensure student safety and well-being.
- Co-Curricular Leadership: Lead or coach at least one after-school Co-Curricular Activity (CCA).
- Operational Support: Assist with internal substitution coverage according to departmental needs and manage specialised teaching materials and resources within the laboratory or classroom.
- Institutional Contribution: Support continuous school improvement by actively participating in assigned committees or working groups.
- General Accountability: Execute any other reasonable duties as delegated by the School Leadership Team.
Support for staff's professional learning
- Collaborative Practice: Promote a culture of shared professional practice and build effective, learning-focused relationships with peers.
- Mentorship: Support new colleagues by providing coaching and facilitating access to essential learning resources, curriculum materials, and student achievement data.
Requirements
- Academic Qualifications: Possess a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a highly related field (or equivalent).
- Professional Experience: 2 to 3 years of relevant teaching experience, specifically within the IB MYP/DP framework.
- Curriculum Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development and IB assessment criteria.
- Soft Skills: Highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills.
- Preferred Attribute: Candidates with valid IB Professional Development certifications (Category 1, 2, or 3) are strongly preferred.