IB/A Level Maths Teacher

The Position:         
IB/A Level Maths Teacher (immediate start) contract from November 2014 to June 2015

A teacher at the International School of Luxembourg ("ISL") is a resource person for students, parents and colleagues. This person is expected to be aware of the philosophy, goals, objectives and policies of the school and to co-ordinate personal goals and objectives within this framework.  ISL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will have:

• A current teaching certificate (QTS or equivalent)
• A Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, or equivalent (MA preferred)
• At least 2 years' recent successful teaching experience at upper secondary school level (IB experience preferred).
• Experience working in a cooperative teaching situation.
• Understanding of and experience with teaching students for whom English is a second language.
• Be passionate, innovative and enthusiastic about young adults and their education ;
• Value continuous learning and collaborative work;
• Be confident in working with young students, parents and colleagues;
• Show initiative; well-organised and discrete;
• Available to re-locate at short- notice

Among main responsibilities:

• Provide effective delivery of the ISL curriculum;
• Co-operate in all efforts to enhance the educational programme and the reputation of the school;
• Prepare yearly lesson plans, curriculum unit planners and course outlines for each class;
• Carefully plan and prepare each lesson following the requirements of the curriculum and attending to the needs and abilities of the students;
• Evaluate student progress on a continuous basis;
• Create an environment within the classroom that will encourage academic achievement and provide for individual differences intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically;
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, administrators and parents;
• Keep parents informed of their children's academic, social and emotional growth throughout the school year;
• Model the values and professional demeanour as expressed in the "Professional Beliefs and Behaviours at ISL";

Interviews for this position will be held as soon as possible with candidates whose profiles most closely match the requirements via phone or Skype and webcam.

The School:

ISL aims to provide an outstanding education in a caring international environment, inspiring all our students to reach their true potential and to act as responsible participants in a global society.

At ISL we are committed to academic excellence and global responsibility.  To fulfil this commitment, we look to hire the best professionals possible, world-wide.  We are fortunate to employ over 250 outstanding teachers, support staff and administrators coming from more than 29 different countries; our staff turnover is very low. Our expectations are as high for our staff as they are for our students. In return we offer leadership, inspiration and support.  We offer a competitive salary scale with a range of benefits and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

We have over 40 nationalities within our student body and understanding, acceptance and friendship are a way of life in this marvellously rich, multi-cultural environment.

The school offers a combined International curriculum taking elements from several national systems, with the Upper School pupils taking the IGCSE examinations, and the IB programme (International Baccalaureate Diploma).  Class sizes are small with a maximum of 18 pupils per class. 

The School campus has excellent facilities across 5 buildings: 88 fully networked classrooms, 3 libraries, 6 computer labs, 7 science labs, 4 art studios, 2 drama studios, 5 music rooms, 1 darkroom, 3 gymnasiums, 1 fitness centre and 2 cafeterias.

The Package

• Annual gross salary between \42,000 - \69,000 (depending upon diplomas and years of experience)
• Flights at the beginning and end of contract
• Relocation allowance
• Transport of personal effects allowance
• Luxembourg National health insurance
• Luxembourg National pension scheme
• Lunch vouchers

To Apply

Applications, in English, must include a cover letter, full curriculum vitae, a photo, and email contact details for four professional references (one reference must be a supervisor / manager) and be sent Penny at Hays Education to penny.kontopyrghou@hays.com or call 0207 259 8771 or 447595 968 600.  Please include permission for ISL to contact these references directly.  Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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