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Start date: August 2027
Location: Jeju, South Korea
Teaching scope: MYP Grades 6-10 · Mathematics
About this role
The MYP Mathematics Teacher fosters inquiry, critical thinking, and student engagement through concept-driven, skills-focused learning across Grades 6–10. Responsible for teaching pure and applied mathematics through technology, real-world modeling, and problem solving, the Teacher creates an inclusive, reflective environment anchored in our mission to challenge and inspire students each day to love learning and shape a better world. Working collaboratively with mathematics colleagues and the wider Middle School and Senior School, the Teacher guides students through extended investigations and projects.
Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning: Design and deliver inquiry-based, concept-driven, and skills-focused mathematics lessons aligned with the IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme frameworks, differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs and promote equitable access.
Technology & Modeling: Incorporate technology, real-world modeling, and problem solving, including the TI Nspire CX graphical display calculator used from Grade 9, and guide students through extended mathematical investigations and projects.
Language & Inclusion: Integrate English language development and multilingual learning strategies into mathematics instruction, recognizing that all teachers at Branksome Hall Asia are English language teachers.
Assessment & Feedback: Use formative and summative assessment to guide instruction and monitor progress. Communicate learning goals, expectations, and feedback clearly to students and parents, and maintain accurate records within reporting deadlines.
Collaboration & Curriculum: Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum design, vertical articulation, assessment moderation, and interdisciplinary learning, and embed service learning into the curriculum.
Student Well-being & Relationships: Support social-emotional development through Advisory/Homeroom responsibilities, build rapport based on mutual respect, and establish positive relationships with parents, faculty, and staff while upholding a safe, inclusive culture that values intercultural understanding and child safeguarding.
Co-Curricular Contribution: Participate in co-curricular programming, including Week Without Walls and CASE (Creativity, Activity, Service, Enrichment) after-school programs.
Professional Practice: Demonstrate the Qualities of Effective Teachers (Stronge, 2018) in professional knowledge, planning, delivery, assessment, learning environment, and professionalism. Engage in professional learning and reflective practice.
Requirements
Share and champion the School’s mission, vision, and core values of Care, Collaboration, and Excellence.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to achieving academic goals.
Work independently with little direct supervision and as a collaborative member of a team.
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Apply effective multitasking and time management skills.
Uphold a strict commitment to child protection, safeguarding, and student welfare standards.
Preferences
Experience teaching MYP Mathematics
Experience & credentials
Minimum experience: 2 years
Experience
A bachelor's degree (minimum) and current, relevant teaching certification or licensure
At least two years' relevant teaching experience
A strong background across pure and applied mathematics (Analysis and Approaches; Applications and Interpretation)
Demonstrated proficiency with graphing calculators, mathematical software, and spreadsheets, and the ability to work in a one-to-one laptop environment
Experience working in an English as an Additional Language environment
Experience with standards-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Legal employability in the Republic of Korea, with an available visa route for the candidate and any dependents
Credentials
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Branksome Hall Asia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects every member of faculty and staff to share that commitment. Child abuse and neglect are violations of a child’s human rights, and maltreatment of a child is never justified under any circumstance. All faculty and staff are required to report possible signs of abuse or neglect in accordance with the School’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
All appointments are conditional on satisfactory completion of the School’s pre-employment vetting before they start work, which includes police and criminal records checks, reference checks and any further checks required by Korean law or School policy.
Checks may be repeated during employment as required by Korean law or School policy, and faculty and staff must promptly inform the School of any criminal charge or conviction, or any other circumstance that may affect their suitability to work with children.
Compensation & benefits
Compensation
Competitive salary package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits
Comprehensive package including semi-furnished housing, tuition waiver for dependent children, relocation allowance, annual travel allowance, private health insurance, and professional development allowance.
Visa and work authorization
Full visa sponsorship and legal work authorization processing provided by the school for the successful candidate and eligible dependents legally employable in the Republic of Korea. Applicants are responsible for paperwork costs outside of Korea (e.g., apostille and legalization processes).