Teacher of Humanities
Southbank International School, Kensington
Westminster
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- 5 January 2015
- Apply by:
- 22 October 2014
Job overview
We seek a vibrant, experienced and committed teacher of History and Geography to deliver combined Humanities lessons from Grade 6 - 8 (Year 7 - 9) with History and Geography lessons in Grades 9 -10 (Year 10 - 11). The lessons will form part of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. Previous experience of the IB MYP programme will be an advantage, but of prime importance is a love of the subject and the energy and knowledge to foster this same passion in students. The post would be for two terms in the first instance, with the possibility of becoming a permanent role from 24 August, 2015.
Person Specification
The successful applicant will: have
- Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
- at least 3 years relevant teaching experience
- a proven record of excellent teaching to the 11-16 age group
- excellent subject knowledge
and enjoy an enquiry-based approach to teaching and learning
He or she will:
- join a highly experienced and supportive team.
- be responsible to the Humanities Head of Faculty
- work in collaboration with colleagues and attend both training and planning sessions
- foster good links with parents and attend parent-student-teacher meetings and conferences.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- meet all work deadlines
- ensure that student assessment is regular and consistent, and that students learn from it
- contribute to the extracurricular activities of the school
- be internationally-minded and sympathetic to the values of the IB
- fulfil the expectations included in the 'teacher job description' and have the 'qualities we are looking for' in our teaching staff
A generic teacher job description, and the qualities we are looking for in applicants can be found on: www.southbank.org/who-we-want.html.
To apply please complete and return the application form, which is available below, to Camilla Holland at jobs@southbank.org.
Closing date for applications: 16:00, Wednesday 22 October 2014. (NB Interviews may take place before this date should an excellent candidate be identified early in the application process so interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible).
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About Southbank International School, Kensington
- Southbank International School, Kensington
- 36-38 Kensington Park Road
- London
- W11 3BU
- United Kingdom
About Southbank
Southbank International School is a high achieving independent school based in central London. We aim to attract the best teaching and administrative staff, to maintain and build upon our successful reputation as a centre for excellent teaching and learning.Southbank is a truly international school with a diverse student population of more than 70 nationalities. The school is based over three campuses in the centre of London. We seek to appoint staff who have the willingness to recognise the diversity that exists in the student body, to teach from a multi-cultural perspective and to practise the highest standards of professionalism.We follow the International Baccalaureate curriculum and whilst previous experience with one or more of the programmes is an advantage it is not essential:
- Primary Years Programme – Hampstead and Kensington (ages 3-11)
- Middle Years Programme – Westminster (ages 11-16)
- Diploma Programme – Westminster (ages 16-18/19)
Southbank prides itself on high standards, encouraging all students to make the most of their unique qualities and talents. Its central belief is that schools are an end in themselves as well as a means to progress into further education. Our aim is to put teaching and learning at the forefront of our mission to provide excellent services to the international community of students and teachers. The school has an exceptional teaching salary scale, and we endeavour to recruit teachers from across the world. Administrative and support staff are also offered competitive salaries and opportunities for career progression.
About the Kensington campus
The Kensington campus offers the PYP for students ranging in age from 3 to 11 and also has children from a multitude of backgrounds. Kensington is relatively small with a close-knit community and is housed in two coverted mansion blocks in Notting Hill. Facilities at Kensington include a Mac-based IT Lab; a music room with a range of percussion instruments; a library/media room to support the PYP programme; a multi-purpose hall used for lunches, sport and concerts; a large garden with a climbing frame, sandpit and an array of equipment for children to use.
For further information about Southbank, including curriculum guides, school prospectus and inspection reports, please visit www.southbank.org.
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