TEACHER OF BIOLOGY (MATERNITY COVER) - (SECONDARY SCHOOL - ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL STREAM)

TEACHER OF BIOLOGY (MATERNITY COVER) - (SECONDARY SCHOOL - ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL STREAM)

11 November 2024 to 23 March 2025

The successful candidate will be able to teach Biology to the UK I/GCSE and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. Relevant experience in these, or comparable courses is desirable. In addition to experience in Biology, the ability to teach Physics to lower secondary students would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who is dedicated to enabling each child to achieve the highest possible standards through inspirational teaching. The successful candidate will teach a minimum of 16 lessons per week. If the successful candidate has experience in teaching Physics, this may increase to 20 lessons per week.

What is required and what we’re looking for 

• Teaching qualification and suitable academic qualifications in the subject area

• 3 years, or more, teaching experience preferred

• A willingness to contribute to the development of our taught programme in Biology and the wider Science provision at GSIS is required

• Experience of, or knowledge of, the IB Diploma Programme in Biology would be advantageous

• As above, the ability to offer Physics to younger secondary students would be advantageous

• Experience of teaching aspirational and high achieving students is desirable

• Excellent English speaker with sound written and oral communication skills (native speaker level)

• Culturally sensitive, tolerant and patient

• Positive, proactive and independent work ethic

What we offer

GSIS offers an excellent working environment in an international school within a dynamic community. You will be working with excellent students with outstanding academic results. The English International Stream consistently achieves outstanding I/GCSE and IB Diploma results, maintaining a world-class standard year after year. You can see the impressive I/GCSE results for 2023 on our website at https://www.gsis.edu.hk/2023/09/igcse-results-2023/ .

Our employees work in a “high trust” environment where they are afforded responsibility without unnecessary micro-management. Professional development and continuous learning are actively encouraged and financially supported. We welcome candidates who show a commitment to continuous professional development and are willing to contribute to wider school activities

How to apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply via the GSIS online recruitment portal (https://www.gsis.edu.hk/en/about-us/careers/job-openings/ ), to the Director of Human Resources.

Further information on the school, its facilities and programmes are available on the school’s website http://www.gsis.edu.hk/ .

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