Math Teacher at Yew Chung International School Shanghai Puxi
Yew Chung International School of Shanghai Puxi – Gubei Campus is seeking a dedicated, qualified Math Teacher for a full-time position in Shanghai, China. This role spans the secondary school years and covers National Curriculum, IGCSE, and IB Diploma Programme mathematics delivery.
Job Description
As a Math Teacher at this internationally recognised school, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mathematics education across a range of year levels in a rigorous, supportive learning environment. Your key duties will include:
- Demonstrating thorough knowledge of secondary mathematics within the frameworks of the National Curriculum, IGCSE, and IBDP, and addressing student misconceptions with confidence.
- Planning well-structured lessons with clear objectives, appropriate content sequencing, and high expectations aligned to students’ prior attainment.
- Identifying students with special educational needs or gifted and talented profiles, providing targeted support and maintaining Individual Education Plans (IEPs) where required.
- Delivering engaging whole-class, group, and individual instruction that sustains momentum, stimulates intellectual curiosity, and makes effective use of available resources including ICT.
- Establishing and maintaining high standards of student behaviour through positive, productive relationships and well-focused teaching practice.
- Assessing learning outcomes against set objectives and using formative and summative assessment data to inform future planning; marking class and homework with constructive written and oral feedback.
- Preparing and presenting informative progress reports for parents and carers.
- Building collaborative relationships with co-teachers, specialist staff, and other professional colleagues.
- Selecting appropriate textbooks, equipment, and digital learning resources that support teaching objectives.
- Taking ownership of personal professional development, staying current with research, pedagogy, and curriculum developments.
- Upholding school policies, modelling exemplary conduct, and critically evaluating teaching practice to drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or a related field, plus a recognised teaching certificate or licence.
- Minimum of 2 years’ full-time teaching experience in a school setting.
- Strong subject knowledge across secondary mathematics, including KS4 and KS5 assessment demands.
- Genuine passion for teaching and a commitment to student wellbeing and growth.
- Demonstrated ability to teach across multiple year levels with rigour and flexibility.
- Collaborative mindset and strong commitment to teamwork.
- Alignment with Yew Chung’s core educational values.
Safeguarding notice: The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All appointments are subject to identity verification, criminal record checks, and professional reference checks in line with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection.
Benefits
Yew Chung International School is a well-established name in international education with campuses across Asia. Staff benefit from working within a diverse, professionally stimulating environment alongside experienced educators from around the world. Specific package details will be discussed at the interview stage.
About the School
Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS Shanghai) operates multiple campuses across the city and is renowned for its bilingual, bicultural educational philosophy. The Gubei Campus in Puxi serves a vibrant international community, offering a nurturing yet academically demanding environment for students from early childhood through secondary school.