Physics Teacher

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Job Title:	Physics Teacher (YCIS-HK-2728-SEC003)
Posted Date:	10/12/2026	Expiration Date:	-
Location:	YCIS - Hong Kong (HK Secondary)	# of Openings:	1
Effective From:	Other(08/01/2027)
Job Description:	Job Purpose The Secondary Physics Teacher delivers engaging and high-quality Physics education that develops students' scientific knowledge, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and investigative skills. Through enquiry-based learning, the teacher fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of the physical world while supporting students to achieve their full potential. The role also contributes to students' character formation by promoting perseverance, responsibility, collaboration, and ethical scientific practice. The teacher actively supports curriculum development, student wellbeing, and the wider life of the school through meaningful collaboration and co-curricular involvement. Main Responsibilities: 1. Teaching and Learning • Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality Physics lessons across Secondary year levels in accordance with the School's curriculum and educational philosophy. • Teach various year levels including iGCSE Physics and/or IBDP Physics at Standard Level and Higher Level, ensuring appropriate curriculum coverage and effective preparation for examination classes. • Develop students' knowledge and understanding of key Physics concepts, including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves, thermal physics, atomic and nuclear physics, and modern physics. • Foster students' scientific inquiry, experimental design, data analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills through practical investigations and laboratory activities. • Differentiate teaching strategies, learning activities, resources and levels of challenge to accommodate the varying abilities, prior knowledge and learning needs of students within the same class, ensuring that all students are appropriately supported and challenged to make progress. • Create an engaging and inclusive learning environment that encourages enquiry, experimentation, scientific reasoning and independent learning. • Prepare students systematically for iGCSE and/or IBDP assessments and examinations through effective teaching, revision, examination practice and targeted academic support. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant curriculum developments, particularly iGCSE and IBDP Physics requirements, assessment expectations and examination practices. • Integrate appropriate digital tools, simulations and laboratory technologies into teaching and learning. • Promote safe laboratory practices, scientific integrity and responsible use of equipment and resources. • Maintain high expectations for student learning, behaviour and achievement. 2. Curriculum Development • Contribute actively to the ongoing review and development of the Secondary Physics curriculum. • Ensure appropriate progression and continuity of learning across Secondary year levels, including effective preparation and transition into iGCSE and IBDP Physics programmes. • Collaborate with subject and curriculum colleagues in developing schemes of work, teaching resources, practical activities and assessment materials. • Keep curriculum content and teaching approaches current and responsive to developments in Physics, science education and pedagogy. • Participate in departmental planning, curriculum review, moderation and standardisation activities. • Engage in relevant professional development and subject-specific training. 3. Assessment and Student Progress • Design and implement appropriate formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning and progress. • Assess students' work accurately and consistently in accordance with School and curriculum requirements. • Provide timely, constructive and actionable feedback to support continuous improvement. • Maintain accurate records of student attainment, progress and assessment. • Closely monitor the progress and performance of iGCSE and/or IBDP examination students, identifying areas of concern and providing timely intervention and academic support where required. • Guide and support IBDP students in completing Internal Assessments (IA) and practical investigation work in accordance with IB requirements and academic integrity expectations. • Analyse internal assessments, mock examinations and external examination results to identify trends, areas for improvement and appropriate teaching interventions. • Identify students requiring additional support or extension and implement appropriate strategies to help them achieve their potential. • Prepare student reports and participate in parent-teacher conferences and other meetings relating to student progress. 4. Student Support and Pastoral Responsibilities • Build positive and professional relationships with students and contribute to their academic, social and personal development. • Support students in developing confidence, resilience, organisation and independent learning skills. • Undertake pastoral responsibilities, such as serving as a Form Tutor/Homeroom Teacher, where required. • Work collaboratively with parents, counsellors, learning support colleagues and other staff to support students' overall development and wellbeing. • Follow the School's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures at all times. 5. Contribution to School Life • Participate actively in departmental meetings, staff meetings, professional development and School activities. • Contribute to co-curricular and enrichment opportunities related to Physics and STEM, such as Physics Clubs, Science Olympiads, STEM projects, science fairs, competitions and academic enrichment programmes. • Support School events, Open Days, parent events and student activities as reasonably required. • Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to the professional culture and wider School community.
Job Requirements:	• Bachelor's degree or above in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering, Science Education, Education, or a related discipline. • Recognised teaching qualification and/or teacher registration appropriate to the role. • Relevant experience teaching Physics at Secondary School level. • Experience teaching iGCSE and/or IBDP Physics is highly desirable. • Strong subject knowledge in Physics and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and effectively. • Effective classroom management, differentiation, and student engagement skills. • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to establish positive partnerships with parents, provide constructive feedback on student progress, and manage sensitive discussions professionally and diplomatically. • Ability to work collaboratively within a professional learning community. • Excellent command of written and spoken English. • Commitment to enquiry-based learning, student wellbeing, character development, and holistic education. • Alignment with the School's vision, values, and educational philosophy. • Candidate with the ability to teach other Science subjects would be highly preferrable.

School Introduction

Yew Chung International School - Secondary (YCIS - HK (Secondary)) 耀中國際學校(香港中學部)
Contact E-Mail:	newteachers@ycef.com
Website URL:	http://www.ycis-hk.com
Phone:	(852) 3921 1073
Fax:	(852) 23370206
Address:	3 To Fuk Road, Kowloon Tong, HK
Description:	Yew Chung International School (YCIS) has established a new model of global education offering the unique richness and diversity of both Eastern and Western cultures that equip children to be bilingual, global-minded, appreciative and caring. We nurture globally competitive students and shape their character into responsible global citizens with the competencies and skills required in the 21st century. YCIS is a global network of international schools from Hong Kong to Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing and Qingdao in China and Silicon Valley in the USA. Our schools offer programs at the infant/toddler age through high school. We are now accepting applications for the following position in Hong Kong. ************************************ YCIS-Hong Kong is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students; in recruiting, YCIS-Hong Kong child safeguarding practices are held to a high standard. All applicants must be willing to undergo thorough background checks and child protection screening. Personal data provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who do not receive a response within 2 months may consider their application unsuccessful. All applicants may be considered for other suitable positions with the Foundation and will be deleted from our records after 6 months from the date of application. ************************************

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