Natural Science Teacher

Natural Science Teacher

Position Overview

The Natural Science Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality Natural Science lessons, developing curriculum and instructional materials, designing assessments, evaluating student performance, and providing constructive feedback to support student achievement. The role also contributes to curriculum development, school-wide academic initiatives, and collaborative activities in alignment with the school's educational philosophy and academic standards.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Natural Science Lead Teacher to develop the annual academic plan for the Natural Science Department and contribute to departmental and personal teaching objectives.
• Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials, and instructional resources with clearly defined learning objectives.
• Deliver engaging and effective Natural Science lessons while ensuring students' wellbeing and classroom management.
• Design and implement student-centred learning activities that promote critical thinking, inquiry, and scientific understanding.
• Apply innovative teaching strategies to maximise student learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate student records and update class information through the school's Learning Management System (LMS).
• Design, administer, and evaluate assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
• Prepare academic reports and student progress reports as required by the Senior Leadership Team.
• Prepare materials for and participate in parent-teacher meetings, including individual conferences when required.
• Perform additional teaching-related duties such as student supervision, lunch duty, advisory responsibilities, extracurricular clubs, and After-School Activities (ASA).

Professional & School Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues and school leaders to implement initiatives that enhance teaching quality, student engagement, and academic achievement.
• Participate actively in professional development programmes, training sessions, and school workshops.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Participate in school events, academic activities, and community programmes.
• Support admissions, marketing, and student recruitment events when required.
• Contribute to WASC accreditation initiatives and Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) requirements as assigned.
• Undertake other duties assigned by the Academic Team, Senior Leadership Team, or Board of Management.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Science, Science Education, or a related field.
• Valid teaching qualification or teaching licence (where applicable).
• Experience teaching Natural Science in an international, bilingual, or high-quality educational environment.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum planning, assessment, and student-centred instructional practices.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning.
• Strong organisational, collaboration, and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with international curricula such as Cambridge, IB, or other internationally recognised programmes.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and educational technology.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and collaborative teaching practices.