Teacher of Physics A Level

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR TEACHER of PHYSICS (6-month contract with strong potential for extension for high performers)

Job Title: Physics Teacher - A Level

Department: Secondary

Reports to: Head of Department, Deputy Head of Secondary / Head of Secondary

Must liaise with: Teaching Colleagues

Effective Date:January 2026

Our Ethos

SRI KDU International School, Penang (SIPG), understands that our teachers are the most important resources we have in order to afford our students with a first-rate academic and holistic international education. We believe that education is about enrichment, not only of the individual but of the communities within which those individuals live and therefore of society in general. SIPG aims to provide an education of the highest possible standard for each of its pupils in key areas of development. The most important of these are the academic, cultural, moral and co-curricular. We have high expectations of our pupils in terms of their effort, achievements and behaviour and we aim to provide them with the means by which they can develop to the best of their abilities their knowledge, skills and personality. By so doing we seek to develop confident, well-rounded individuals who can be successful in their own lives and of service to others. It is the quality of the people and the human relationships between them that make SIPG special. Whether it is the way in which a department works, a class works or teachers and tutors work with individual pupils, our view of education is based on mutual respect, trust, pastoral care and a positive outlook.

Person Specification

Skills - Ability to analyse student data and promote student achievement. An understanding of how the learning continuum flows through the School. Able to use educational ICT to promote learning. Excellent knowledge of curriculum content and pedagogy.  Proficient in using a variety of assessment and feedback techniques.

Personal attributes - An exemplary practitioner who leads by example. Commitment to uphold and support the schools ethos. Commitment to supporting all aspects of our programme including extra-curricular activities and contribution to school community. Prepared to work hard in a high performing, fee paying, independent international school.

A clear focus on learning is the foundation stone of SIPG's teacher standards, which guide and inform our approach to our students' learning and development across each age range. They are:

Knowing their students as people and how they learn

It is an expectation that SIPG teachers have detailed knowledge of not only the developmental characteristics and learning needs of the students they teach, but also their personalities and who they are as people. This requires real empathy and skill in meeting the wide variety of individual learning and pastoral needs of international school students with their differing linguistic, cultural and educational circumstances.

Planning and delivering excellent learning and teaching

It is an expectation that SIPG teachers not only have up to date knowledge of their respective curricula but that they have high expectations for their students and as a result, set challenging learning goals. We want our pupils to gain the best results of which they are capable. Therefore, SIPG teachers use a variety of learning and teaching strategies, ideas, resources and digital technology to support their students in achieving these goals and results. They encourage their students to develop a love of learning, of exploring ideas and of discovering the world about them. They encourage active student participation in classes with an emphasis on understanding, creativity and critical thinking so that our students are able to work confidently with others.

Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning and progress

SIPG teachers are skilled and effective users of assessment for supporting and developing learning. They use a range of assessment strategies and data to inform their appraisal of students' progress, which aids their planning, and reporting of student progress and to design appropriate intervention and support.

Demonstrate International-mindedness and Global Citizenship

SIPG teachers appreciate the different perspectives and beliefs of people from different countries, cultures, religions and languages. They do so by showing politeness, respect, kindness and concern.  These values should permeate every aspect of the school. They recognize the importance of developing our students to be ethical global citizens. SIPG teachers want each pupil to develop a sense of self-worth, knowing the difference between right and wrong and doing the right thing when it comes to making choices.

Engage Professionally in Learning and with the Community

SIPG teachers are given access to top quality professional learning. It is an expectation that they participate collaboratively with colleagues to improve their practice. They hold themselves accountable to the highest professional standards in their interactions with colleagues, students and parents.

Safeguarding

SIPG employees are committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people. They ensure a secure, stimulating and well managed learning environment that promotes a sense of safety, support and wellbeing.

Brief Overview of Role:

● Encourage high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in student progress

● Promote a school culture which is positive, purposeful and professional

● Support and motivate students, teachers and other school employees

● Encourage consultation, review and improvement

Teaching and Learning Responsibilities

● Plan and prepare well-structured, clearly presented lessons appropriate to the abilities of all students and the syllabus being taught

● Make sure that the classroom is a stimulating environment that facilitates learning

● Generate enthusiasm for the subject being taught and inspire all students to work to their potential

● Promote high standards of behaviour by encouraging a positive, proactive approach to study and build productive relationships with students

● Promote high standards of organization

● Promote high standards in the use of English as the common language and help develop English for Academic Progress

● Provide high-quality, accurate, constructive and targeted information to parents at Parents' Evenings, in subject reports, incidental meetings and communications

● Assess, record and monitor the progress of all students according to department guidelines in order to provide accurate information to parents in a variety of forms, as and when necessary

There is an expectation that all teachers will support the pastoral and co-curricular work of the school and is reliable in the exercise of day-to-day responsibilities.