Mathematics Teacher (Secondary School) – required for August 2025
Discovery Bay International School
Hong Kong
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2025
- Apply by:
- 6 January 2025
Job overview
DBIS seeks to appoint an enthusiastic, qualified and successful Secondary School Mathematics teacher who is willing to commit to working in a stimulating and dynamic international educational environment. This is an exciting time to join DBIS as the Secondary phase and Mathematics department are expanding, offering opportunities for growth and development within the school. Outstanding candidates may be considered for the second in department leadership role, which has also been advertised.
To be considered, it is essential to have:
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a full-time class teaching role;
- A bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree in Mathematics or a closely related field;
- A relevant postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, QTS);
- Experience teaching (I)GCSE and A Level Mathematics to a high quality (applications from IB Mathematics teachers will also be accepted).
It is desirable to have:
- A master's or postgraduate qualification in a related subject;
- Experience working with EAL students (English as an Additional Language);
- Experience or interest in being an examiner for (I)GCSE and/or A Level.
All new teachers are offered two-year renewable contracts and a competitive compensation package, with a gratuity of 18.75%, an additional monthly cash allowance, remuneration of school fees for one child and full medical and dental insurance for the employee.
Closing date for applications: 6 January 2025
Interviews will be conducted in Hong Kong, London, Dubai or online.
A detailed job specification can be found here.
To submit an application for employment at DBIS, please complete the DBIS Application for Employment form.
Please ensure that a recent CV and an application letter are uploaded to the form. Within the application letter please highlight your suitability for the role, your strengths as a teacher, relevant experience and accomplishments.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the school will interview and appoint suitably qualified candidates throughout the recruitment period.
SAFEGUARDING
Discovery Bay International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. In accordance with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, all posts at the school are subject to rigorous and appropriate background checks.
About Discovery Bay International School
Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) is a very special international community school. Situated in the heart of the wonderful community of Discovery Bay, our students enjoy a distinctive learning journey that begins in Early Years, progresses to Primary and culminates in the Secondary section. The DBIS student experience is characterised by a highly personalised learning environment, small class sizes, creative approaches to teaching and learning, and a broad range of extracurricular activities. Currently there are around 1,000 students at the school. At the heart of our educational philosophy are the values of care, kindness, respect and compassion. Our talented teachers aim to ensure every student is known, supported and encouraged to reach their individual potential. We are a learning community committed to the constant pursuit of excellence in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for all our students.
Safeguarding
Discovery Bay International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. All posts at the school are subject to rigorous and appropriate background checks.
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