Mathematics and Science Teacher (Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE)

Impact Family International School (IFIS) is growing our secondary programme and looking for a Mathematics and Science Teacher to teach Cambridge Lower Secondary (Years 7 to 9) and Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10 to 11).

This is a chance to help build a new secondary programme in a rapidly growing school, where classes are small and you work closely with each student.

Key responsibilities

• Teach Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics (0862) and Science (0893), and Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics and Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award, 0654)
• Plan schemes of work, lessons and assessments that follow the current Cambridge syllabuses and keep pace with Cambridge syllabus changes
• Prepare students for Cambridge exams, including Lower Secondary Checkpoint and IGCSE. This includes teaching exam formats, command words, answering techniques and exam question strategies
• Plan and run science practical work, and help set up the science lab for IGCSE practicals
• Set and mark homework, tests and mock exams, and give clear feedback on how to improve
• Track student progress, support students who need extra help, and stretch high achievers
• Write student reports and take part in parent-teacher meetings
• Work with colleagues on curriculum planning and school events

Requirements

• Degree in Mathematics, Science, Engineering or a related field
• Teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, PGDE or equivalent) preferred
• Experience teaching secondary Mathematics and/or Science
• Strong knowledge of the Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE syllabuses, including exam formats, mark schemes and recent syllabus changes
• Proven ability to teach exam technique: command words, answer structure and question strategies
• Clear spoken and written English, and the ability to explain concepts to students who speak English as a second language
• Organised, patient and committed to student progress

Advantageous

• Experience teaching the Cambridge curriculum in a school
• Experience as a Cambridge examiner, or Cambridge professional development training
• Experience teaching Checkpoint or IGCSE exam classes, with a record of student results
• Familiarity with Singapore Mathematics teaching methods

How to apply

Apply through MyCareersFuture with your CV, and tell us which Cambridge syllabuses and levels you have taught. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and a demonstration lesson.