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Emlyn Jones

Hong Kong

Summary

Fully registered teacher in Hong Kong (current Hong Kong Visa)


I am an enthusiastic and passionate Science Teacher with over 20 years experience teaching Primary and Secondary School Science. I have the Knowledge and ability to teach all sciences to GCSE and Biology/ Chemistry A levels. I have also taught within the IB curriculum (PYP/ MYP/DP), Sciences and PE.


Throughout my teaching career I have also had the opportunity to teach many additional subjects. I have always been involved in sports coaching and in my last position I was teaching PE in a PYP school. I have also taught Geography and Maths.





Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work history

Biology/ESS/Chemistry teacher

KGV School
Hong Kong, Kowloon
01.2025 - Current

Teaching Biology, Chemistry to year 10 and 11

Teaching Environmental systems and society to year 12 and 13

A Level Biology Teacher

Nord Anglia International School
Hong Kong
01.2024 - 03.2024

Delivering Instruction: The primary responsibility of a Biology teacher is to plan and deliver effective lessons that cover the required curriculum. This includes explaining complex biological concepts, conducting experiments, and facilitating class discussions to enhance students' understanding.

Creating Learning Materials: Biology teachers develop and adapt instructional materials such as lesson plans, presentations, worksheets, and laboratory exercises to engage students and cater to their diverse learning needs. They may also incorporate technology and multimedia resources to enhance the learning experience.

Assessing Student Performance: Teachers evaluate and assess student performance through quizzes, tests, projects, and assignments. They provide constructive feedback and guidance to help students improve their understanding and academic achievements.



Cover teacher Primary and Secondary (science)

Australian International school
Hong Kong
01.2022 - Current

Providing short-term and long-term cover in the school covering all primary years and secondary science.

IB and A Level Science tutor

M E education
Hong kong
01.2019 - Current

Tutoring years 7 -11Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Years 12-13 IB Biology and A level Biology


Working with students from international schools in Hong Kong and mainland China. This involves building bespoke curriculums which reflect the students needs and complements their in school education. Students also receive target focused feedback and assessment. I also have regular Teacher/student/parent conferences to provide constructive feedback on progress and to set termly targets.





PE teacher

PLKIS Primary School
Hong Kong
03.2019 - 08.2022

Leading PE specialist PYP teacher, teaching grades 1 to 6. Creating an engaging PYP curriculum both during school hours and through an ECA curriculum. Monitoring and tracking student achievement using Manage-back and reporting progress through Student, Parent and teacher conferences. Working with Homeroom teachers to support the students learning within PE lessons.

Head of Science

Kings' School Al Barsha
Dubai, Dubai
08.2015 - 07.2017
Leading the Science Team. (outstanding results for the years 2016/2017 cohorts) 78% A*-B GCSE Science

Implementation of 9-1 Science GCSE and  A level Sciences.

Implementation of a highly practical, discovery based curriculum where students interests could drive their learning.

Supporting science staff with career development.

Teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics  to years 7-11
  • Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Taught students to utilise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
  • Created a classroom environment that encouraged student lead learning,  and to take risks with their learning journey. 

Head of Biology

Beechen Cliff School
Bath, England
06.2011 - 06.2015
Leading the Biology team and enhancing curriculum.

Teaching A level Biology and A level Chemistry
  • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.

Science Teacher/ Head of Year

The John of Gaunt School
Trowbridge, England
09.2001 - 06.2011
Biology Teacher (including A level)

Head of year 10/11
Monitoring student progress and attainment. 
Organising work experience and careers guidance.
Managing student behavior and liaising with parents.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

University of Bath
Claverton Down, England, United Kingdom
1992

PGCE Science

University of Bath
Claverton Down, England, United Kingdom
1999

Skills

    Able to build positive supportive relationships with Staff and students to encourage growth and maximize potential


    Ability to enthuse students with a love of science and the natural world

References

References on Request

Additional Information

Student teacher mentoring. Working with Bath University to guide PGCE students through their training year and into their probationary year. 

STEAM  (science, technology, engineering, art and math) coordinator. Creating and delivering project based learning across all Key stages. Projects included design and solar boat building and sustainable living and up cycling.

Leading school expeditions to Argentina, Kenya and Morocco. Students carried out projects in the local communities and environmental projects.

Qualified carpenter.  Carpenter for 10 years. First fix and second fix site carpenter.

Qualified Level 2 Rugby coach (Coaching rugby at Bath Academy in the UK)

Additional Subjects taught-

Maths GCSE and PE A level/GCSE

Timeline

Biology/ESS/Chemistry teacher

KGV School
01.2025 - Current

A Level Biology Teacher

Nord Anglia International School
01.2024 - 03.2024

Cover teacher Primary and Secondary (science)

Australian International school
01.2022 - Current

PE teacher

PLKIS Primary School
03.2019 - 08.2022

IB and A Level Science tutor

M E education
01.2019 - Current

Head of Science

Kings' School Al Barsha
08.2015 - 07.2017

Head of Biology

Beechen Cliff School
06.2011 - 06.2015

Science Teacher/ Head of Year

The John of Gaunt School
09.2001 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

University of Bath

PGCE Science

University of Bath
Emlyn Jones