Science Secondary Teacher

Contract term: 6 months, renewable at the end of the school year

We are seeking to employ a Secondary Science teacher for our multicultural school.  Network is one of the leading British International Schools in Yangon, Myanmar. We were the first British International School established in Yangon, providing a high quality education since 1996 based on the UK National Curriculum. We currently have over 600 students starting from our Nursery school up to our Secondary school where students study towards their iGCSE qualifications. As the School is developing the secondary phase of teaching, the person appointed to this post will have the exciting opportunity of making a significant contribution to the future direction of the school, through being involved in the planning and decision-making processes in these key curriculum areas.

As the Secondary School grows and becomes more established, there is potential for teachers to rise to further career development and promotion into leadership positions within the school.
Applicants must be fully-qualified secondary teachers.

You will be responsible for:

• The delivery of the Secondary Science curriculum
• Giving constructive and guided feedback to students both written and verbally
• Communicating effectively with parents throughout the year - Parents' conferences, report writing, etc.
• Lesson planning and preparation
• Encouraging and sharing best practice
• Working alongside local bilingual teachers and participation in the training of local staff

Job specification:

The successful candidate will be fully-qualified secondary teacher, holding a Bachelor of Education Degree, Post Graduate Certificate of Education or the international equivalent with the appropriate subject specialism.  Preference will be given to applicants with 5 or more years of teaching experience.

A successful candidate will:

• Be a fluent English speaker
• Have excellent subject and curriculum knowledge
• Have excellent classroom practice
• Have the ability to teach children across the Secondary Years (Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4)
• Encourage and foster a teaching environment which is built on respect, inspiration and motivation
• Work collaboratively and creatively with colleagues
• Previous experience in teaching iGCSE is preferable

Experience teaching second language English speakers would be advantageous

Competitive Package includes:

• A tax free salary
• Visa/Insurance contribution
• Flight allowance
• Schooling in Network Schools for dependant child/ren

Application Process

To apply for this post please send a copy of your current CV along with a letter of application that details how you feel you could support, through your work, our school's Vision and Mission.
Please send your application to the Office Manager at admin@networkintlschool.com

The application must include a recent photograph, current contact details and a Skype address.  It needs also to include the names and e-mail contact details of at least 2 referees - one of which is your current Head Teacher.  Interviews will be held with short-listed applicants via Skype.

School Profile

Network International School enjoys a well established and strong reputation amongst the ex-pat and local communities within Myanmar.  It is known as a school that promotes teaching and learning where the child is at the heart of the learning experience.  We are a fast-growing school which offers the British National Curriculum; modified for region we are located.  English is the language of instruction.

Network International School was established by Mrs. Carole Kyaing and her husband, U Kyaing, in 1996 as Network Early Childhood Care and Development Centre. Carole comes from England and has a background in early childhood education. Her husband, originally from Myanmar, worked as a consultant for Binnie and Partners in England. They moved to Yangon in 1990.

Network began as a nursery school with just six children, all from different nationalities. As the demand for Network's education increased, parents asked Carole to take the next step and provide primary education. The first Reception students began in 2002; the Primary school started in 2003, with a curriculum based on the British National Curriculum but adapted for the international nature of the students.

Network now goes up to Year 10, and will continue to grow with the students until they complete their iGCSE qualifications in Year 11. There are over 570 students from 48 different nationalities, approximately half of whom are Myanmar. This rich diversity of cultures, beliefs and backgrounds encourages a wider worldview and the opportunity to share a broad range of experiences.

At Network we employ outstanding teachers with experience of the UK National curriculum from Britain and other English speaking countries. Within the classes we have many local staff who are assistants and teaching partners with the foreign teachers.  Part of the role of the foreign teachers is to train local teachers.  Some of our Myanmar teachers have been at Network for many years and have developed excellent teaching skills and a good understanding of pedagogy.  This is an ongoing process. 

Country Information:
Yangon is a very friendly and safe place to live.  It is an exciting time to be living in Myanmar.  This country is at a point of change and working here can be a very rewarding experience.  There is an opportunity to make a real difference to the future for these children, who may one day be the leaders in the country, and to influence the direction of education.