High School
Job Description
Our Mission
We are a community of learners determined to make the world – or our corner of it – a better, kinder place. We
reflect our values in everything we do so that we make the most of opportunities and challenges in a spirit of
enthusiastic inquiry
Our Vision
We help every student turn learning into action, creating opportunities for students to stretch themselves further
and achieve more than they believe possible.
General Description
The High School Maths teacher is responsible for fostering a passion for Mathematics among students
throughout the High School and for working collaboratively with the Mathematics department to develop
engaging and inspirational learning experiences. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a
variety of courses, some combination of IB MYP, DP and/or AP, working with students with a diverse
range of talent and ability. In addition, all teachers participate in our student Personal Development
Programme as a Homeroom, PSHE or Service Project leader. This is a full-time position and will begin in
August of 2021.
Working with ISZL Students
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Teach Math courses in the High School and maintain curriculum documentation for these courses
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Involve students in planning for their own learning through appropriate and regular assessment;
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Plan and implement significant units of work within a framework of continuity and progression;
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Use a variety of different teaching strategies and resources to cater for a variety of different
learning situations, abilities, and styles.
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Work collaboratively with the Learning support and EAL team to ensure that all students are
appropriately supported in the classroom.
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Offer regular, written, formative and summative feedback to support student progress.
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Encourage and maintain high standards of behaviour, punctuality and attendance by students.
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Contribute to the smooth running of the school through performing regular duties and being
familiar with school policies.
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Participate in Personal Development Week (experiential education trip) and our Personal
Development Programme (i.e, teaching PSHE, Homeroom or Service as Action), as well as our
clubs and activities programme.
Working with ISZL Colleagues
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Collaborate with colleagues to ensure departmental and school-wide philosophical alignment
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Collaborate within course teams to review, develop and refine the Maths courses to maximise
and enhance student learning.
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Participate in departmental, divisional and schoolwide meetings.
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Engage with colleagues to deepen practice and learn from each other through regular meetings,
lesson observations and professional development opportunities.
Working with ISZL Parents and External Community
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Engage parents as a true partner in the learning process
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Provide regular and appropriate contact with parents to share feedback on academic
performance, social integration and general progress.
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Display student work to showcase their learning and accomplishments
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Present occasionally at parent evenings.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
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Please refer to ISZL’s Candidate Profile
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The candidate should hold a degree in Mathematics or a closely related discipline and a
recognized teaching qualification or certification
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Preferred experience would include higher level mathematics, such IBHL or AP Calculus BC
Compensation
Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and is very
competitive globally.
Application Process
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Submit one PDF with a letter of interest and CV via the application link found in the Employment
section of ISZL’s website
Key ISZL Reference Documents
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Guiding Statements
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Learning Principles
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Inclusion Policy
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Visit the Employment section of ISZL’s website for more information
Child Protection
ISZL is committed to the use of the International Task Force on Child Protection screening and
assessment practices for schools for all hiring processes.