Job Description – Teacher of Science (to commence January 2025)
The International School @ ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur (www.isp.edu.my) is located in the exclusive residential area of Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur (www.desaparkcity.com). The school opened in September 2011 and quickly established itself as a dynamic and exciting place for children to learn. ISP provides our school community with a holistic experience that creates a platform for all students to flourish. In our recent International Schools Quality Mark (ISQM) accreditation, we reached the highest possible overall grading, achieving Gold Level status after being identified as outstanding in all 8 standards during the accreditation visit.
The high calibre of staff that we appoint help to shape our unique, vibrant school and are highly valued. As we grow, we seek to recruit professionals who are genuinely excited about teaching, who are continuously looking to develop their practice and who will complement our existing staff.
We are seeking to appoint a Science teacher who is capable of teaching Biology at IGCSE and A-Level. An ability to teach other Science subjects up to IGCSE level is desirable. Applicants for the position should: ?have knowledge, experience and a passion for teaching Biology at KS3, IGCSE and A Level (or at an equivalent age group)
?the ability to teach other sciences up to IGCSE level (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential
Main Responsibilities ?Support the work of the Science Department to ensure the highest possible levels of achievement.
?Plan lessons in accordance with schemes of work
?Contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of policies, syllabuses and schemes of work
?Uphold high standards of preparation, teaching and discipline.
?Use ICT within the curriculum
?Contribute to departmental activity beyond the curriculum
?Establishing high and appropriate expectations for learning, motivation and presentation of work
?Set and mark homework in accordance with school policy
?Provide constructive oral and written feedback to students with clear targets
?Keep parents informed of student progress, including at Parent-Teacher Conferences
?Liaising with the Student Support Team with regard to individual students who may have exceptional needs, to ensure that those needs are understood, planned for and met.
?Attending and contributing to meetings of a professional nature as and when required.
?Contributing to the strengthening of the parent-teacher partnership in individual and whole school initiatives as and when required.
?Be prepared to take on a pastoral role in the school in the form of a Form Tutor, and fulfilling the responsibilities of that position.
?Developing cross-curricular links and providing opportunities for students to develop and apply their Science skills.
?Making a positive contribution to the development of the School.
?Actively supporting the ethos of the school.
Other Responsibilities ?Actively support and adhere to the Child Protection Policy, including attending annual training.
We encourage you to visit our website at www.isp.edu.my to find out more about our school and this exiting opportunity to join our dynamic team.