Head of Mathematics
About This Role
Location: The British International School Shanghai, Puxi
The British International School Shanghai, Puxi - part of Nord Anglia Education, the foremost organization in private schooling worldwide - is seeking a Head of Mathematics.
At Nord Anglia Education, we motivate our educators to inspire students to surpass their own expectations. As a member of our global community, you will facilitate transformative learning that emphasizes academic excellence, creativity, wellbeing, and global connections. We empower our educators to innovate, embrace change, and define their roles in a rapidly evolving, dynamic setting.
The selected teacher will aid in the implementation of the curriculum, enhance student engagement, and promote innovation within a vibrant, inclusive international atmosphere.
If you possess a global perspective, enjoy creative problem-solving, and are willing to go the extra mile to find solutions, a career with Nord Anglia could be the perfect fit for you.
The role:
As the Head of Mathematics, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading initiatives to enhance student participation and foster school spirit.
- Supporting enrichment activities and organizing school events.
- Strengthening parental involvement through effective communication and progress updates.
- Delivering engaging, inclusive, and impactful lessons.
- Encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and design thinking among students.
- Employing data-driven strategies to address diverse learning needs.
- Utilizing digital tools to enhance the learning experience.
- Acting as a Form Tutor and contributing to the IB curriculum.
- Developing and executing curriculum-aligned lesson plans.
- Ensuring rigorous assessment practices and timely feedback.
- Contributing to curriculum innovation and quality assurance efforts.
- Participating in continuous professional development.
- Reflecting on teaching practices to enhance effectiveness.
- Upholding the school’s values and contributing to a positive school culture.
The Successful Candidate will possess:
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
- Experience delivering a UK National Curriculum in the UK or internationally.
- A current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure for all countries of residence.
- Compliance with visa requirements for employment, including a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of teaching experience, and a clean criminal record valid for the past ten years.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students, with a willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training as necessary.
Please apply via the WhatSchool platform.
About Us
Nord Anglia Education is the leading international schools organization globally. With over 80 international schools situated in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, we educate more than 90,000 students from kindergarten through the end of secondary education. We are united by a shared philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our staff, and our network of schools.
Our exclusive partnerships with renowned institutions such as UNICEF, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy, and the prestigious Juilliard School place us at the forefront of educational innovation while providing transformative experiences for our students.
By joining Nord Anglia Education, you will be part of a dedicated and forward-thinking team. As a member of the world’s leading premium school group, you will connect with a network of like-minded professionals across the globe.
We encourage individuals to adopt our “Create your Future” mindset - we offer a variety of experiences and opportunities to expand your skill set, and you will have the autonomy to advance your career.
To apply, please submit your application via the WhatSchool platform.