Science Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

Altair School is strategically located in La Molina, Lima, Peru, and its campus has an area of ​​15,000 square meters. It is a regular, bilingual and mixed education school. It has the IB Continuing Program accredited for its three programs: PYP (Primary Years Program), MYP (Middle Years Program) and Diploma.

The School's educational proposal is based on a comprehensive, personalized education with emphasis not only on academic excellence, but also on sports and cultural areas. It is on the list of the best private schools in Lima, and is part of Inspired, a group of Premium schools worldwide with a presence in 25 countries, with more than 90 schools around the world. It seeks to train upright, responsible, sensitive, self-confident people with a passion for learning and who are committed and active members of a global community.

The team of teachers at Altair School is highly qualified to provide an educational service of excellence. The Teacher Assistant must be able to work as a team with the teachers of the level, showing good social skills. You must have a passion for teaching and a commitment to the comprehensive education of your students. In addition, use technological tools and an advanced level of English.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Minimum of three years’ teaching experience (Biology and Chemistry).
• Be a positive and enthusiastic member of the staff room.
• Experience of the IB Middle Years
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
• A proven track record of excellent classroom and pedagogical practice
• Ability to contribute to our extra-curricular activities programme
• The flexibility to work in groups across curriculum subjects and across key stages
• A team player who will help develop new initiatives to enhance the Humanities curriuculum
• Knowledge and experience in the use of digital technologies to enhance pupils’ learning.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

The ideal candidate should have: 

• Relevant degree, with teaching qualification.
• Preferably with experience in MYP.
• Minimum of two years’ teaching experience.
• Be a positive and enthusiastic member of the staff room.
• Experience of the English National Curriculum and (I)GCSE and/or IB syllabuses is desirable.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A proven track record of excellent classroom and pedagogical practice.
• Ability to contribute to our extra-curricular activities programme.
• The flexibility and to work in groups across curriculum subjects and across key stages.
• A team player who will help develop new initiatives to enhance the Science curriculum.
• The school offers an attractive salary, return flights, medical cover, baggage and settling-in allowances.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.