Maths Teacher - Secondary

Maths Teacher (Secondary)

Nexus is a privately owned international school in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Nexus is part of the well-established Taylor’s Education Group, which owns a number of schools in Malaysia and Singapore as well as Higher Education institutions. Nexus follows an International curriculum, which includes IEYC, IPC, IGCSE and IB Diploma. Our Boarding House caters for over 70 learners and adds to the diversity of our student population. The school has an inclusive philosophy and has a strong focus on the personalisation of learning. Technology is fully integrated at all levels in the school. Nexus is an Apple Distinguished School and is also accredited by CIS.

Key Responsibilities

Pedagogy

• Apply the most up to date, research-based strategies to address the needs of diverse learners
• Plan, develop and deliver rigorous learning experiences that address learners with a variety of language and learning needs
• Use assessment effectively to support learning
• Create learning situations where skills, content and tasks are relevant, realistic and authentic
• Use a variety of teaching strategies to maximise learning for all
• Use ICT to enhance learning to support collaboration, content creation and communication
• Use inclusive strategies so that all learners can access the curriculum and make progress
• Support learners to set their own goals and objectives
• Promote self regulation and independent learning

Curriculum and Subject Knowledge

• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge
• Demonstrate a high level of relevant curriculum knowledge
• Base planning and assessment on the learning goals of the curriculum and the competencies and mindset as defined by the Nexus philosophy
• Contribute to the whole school curriculum and monitoring processes
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan curriculum delivery

Assessment and Record Keeping

• Assess learners as required by examination bodies, departmental and school procedures
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents and other stakeholders as required

Promoting and participating in learning communities and professional development

• Engage in personal learning and professional development
• Actively engage in the Teacher Performance Assurance Process
• Display a passion for teaching and learning by sharing ideas and innovating
• Seek feedback from others to improve learning and teaching strategies

Establishing a Culture for Learning

• Promote student voice in the classroom
• Develop and maintain a learning focussed classroom
• Implement ‘restorative practice’ strategies to encourage positive relationships with all

Values and Responsibilities

• Be proactive in ensuring the safeguarding of all learners
• Be involved in extra-curricular Activities to enhance the school experience for learners including residential excursions, CCAs and occasional Boarding House Duty (maximum twice per year)
• Support learners to be successful
• Engage and collaborate positively with all members of the school community
• Model the skills and attitudes of a global citizen, through presentation, personal and professional conduct
• Develop and foster the learners’ confidence and skills to enable them to become autonomous self regulated learners
• Build learning focused relationships

Requirements

Required

• A degree relevant to the post plus teaching qualification
• Native speaker level competence in English
• Relevant curriculum experience appropriate to the age taught: IB, IGCSE and British Curriculum at KS3
• An understanding of best pedagogical practice
• Evidence of continued relevant professional development
• Competence in the use of technology to support learning
• Understanding of the responsibilities of staff with regards to the safeguarding of learners
• At least 3 years of teaching experience

Personal Qualities

• Have excellent collaboration and teamwork skills that result in effective co-planning and co-teaching
• Be a reflective practitioner and a life-long learner
• Deal effectively and non-confrontationally with learners, staff and parents to positively influence others
• Be community and internationally minded and want to participate beyond their classroom