Secondary Science 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 Science Teacher to join our growing Secondary team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality Science teaching across Secondary grades, including preparing students for Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint and Cambridge IGCSE examinations.

We are looking for a teacher with strong scientific subject knowledge who can explain concepts clearly, deliver effective practical learning and use active, student-centred approaches to develop students’ scientific understanding, curiosity, investigative skills and critical thinking.

Salary: Based on qualification and experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and well-structured Secondary Science lessons.
• Prepare students effectively for Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint and Cambridge IGCSE examinations.
• Demonstrate strong scientific subject knowledge and explain concepts clearly and accurately.
• Plan and deliver practical investigations that develop scientific inquiry, experimentation and analytical skills.
• Ensure practical activities are conducted safely and in accordance with school procedures.
• Differentiate teaching appropriately to provide targeted support and sufficient challenge for students of different abilities.
• Assess and monitor student progress through formative and summative assessment.
• 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, behaviour and academic progress.
• Maintain Science resources, laboratory equipment and learning environments effectively.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with parents regarding student progress.
• Support students participating in science fairs, innovation challenges, academic competitions and other local and international opportunities.
• Contribute actively to school events, educational visits, extracurricular activities and wider school initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support STEAM initiatives, cross-curricular learning and the continued development of Science 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 Science, Science Education, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or a closely related field.

General & Technical Skills

• Recognised teaching qualification, certification or teaching licence.
• Strong Science subject knowledge appropriate for teaching Secondary students.
• Experience teaching the Cambridge curriculum, particularly at IGCSE level, is highly desirable.
• Experience teaching within an international school setting.
• Experience with the Cambridge International curriculum.
• Experience teaching Cambridge Lower Secondary Science and preparing students for Cambridge Checkpoint.
• Experience teaching Cambridge IGCSE Science.
• Experience teaching students across a range of abilities and adapting instruction accordingly.
• Experience supporting Science competitions, STEAM, enrichment or academic intervention programmes.