Secondary Mathematics Teacher

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Educational (schools / universities etc.)
• Languages: English
• Location: Phnom Penh

Position Summary

NIRA International School is seeking a confident, knowledgeable and engaging

Secondary Mathematics Teacher to join our growing

Secondary team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality

Mathematics teaching across Secondary grades, including preparing students for

Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint and Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics

examinations.

We are looking for a teacher with strong mathematical subject knowledge who can

explain concepts clearly, provide an appropriate level of challenge and use

active, student-centered teaching approaches to develop students’ mathematical

understanding, confidence and problem-solving skills.

Experience teaching the Cambridge curriculum, particularly IGCSE Mathematics, is highly desirable.

Salary: Based on qualification and experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and well-structured Secondary Mathematics lessons.
• Prepare students effectively for Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint and Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics examinations.
• Demonstrate strong Mathematics subject knowledge and the ability to explain mathematical concepts clearly and accurately.
• Use active and student-centered teaching strategies that encourage participation, mathematical discussion, problem-solving and independent thinking.
• Differentiate teaching appropriately to provide both targeted support and sufficient challenge for students of different abilities.
• Foster students’ critical thinking, analytical skills, mathematical reasoning and confidence.
• Assess and monitor student progress through a range of formative and summative assessment methods.
• Use assessment data to identify gaps in learning, inform planning and provide targeted intervention or extension where required.
• Maintain high expectations for student learning, participation, behavior and academic progress.
• Maintain accurate records of student achievement and attendance.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with parents regarding student progress.
• Support the preparation of students for Mathematics competitions and enrichment opportunities, including SASMO, SIMOC, Mathematics Olympiads and other local and international events when applicable.
• Contribute actively to school events, educational visits, extracurricular activities and wider school initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to the continued development of Mathematics teaching and learning across the school.
• Uphold the school’s safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

Languages

• English - Fluent is required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Education with a Mathematics specialism, or a closely related field

General & Technical Skills

• Recognized teaching qualification, certification or teaching license.
• Strong Mathematics subject knowledge appropriate for teaching Secondary
• Experience teaching within an international school setting.
• Experience with the Cambridge International curriculum.
• Experience teaching Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics and preparing students for Cambridge Checkpoint.
• Experience teaching Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics.
• Experience teaching students across a range of abilities and adapting instruction accordingly.
• Experience supporting Mathematics competitions, enrichment or academic intervention programmes.