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Middle School Teacher (Mathematics & Science)

Middle School Teacher (Mathematics & Science)

Windhoek International School

Namibia

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent

Job overview

WINDHOEK INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL welcomes applications from qualified teachers who are seeking a unique and challenging career move to join us in August 2015.

1 x MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER (Mathematics & Science)

Candidates must

  • have a recognised teaching degree;
  • have at least 3 years’ relevant teaching experience;
  • have an excellent command of the English language.
  • Having knowledge and teaching experience of inquiry-based learning, the Cambridge Secondary 1 and Cambridge International General Certificate for Secondary Education (IGCSE) would be an added advantage.

Candidates should submit the following documents:

  • A completed WIS Employment Application Form
  • A detailed CV listing at least three (3) contactable referees
  • Certified copies of qualifications with transcript

Applications should be addressed to:

The Secondary School Principal, Windhoek International School, Private Bag 16007, Windhoek, Namibia. E-mail: vacancies@wis.edu.na.

Application forms can be downloaded from our website: www.wis.edu.na (About WIS/Vacancies). Closing date: Friday, 3rd July 2015

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

About Windhoek International School

Mission Statement

Our vision for the School

We aspire to be a World Class International School that provides an internationally accredited curriculum, high quality facilities and a diverse staff to prepare independent, inquiring and self-motivated citizens of the world.

Mission Statement

To develop the full potential of each student in a stimulating environment of academic excellence, cultural diversity and active social responsibility to become internationally minded independent thinkers. 
Definition of World Class International School

  • International Curriculum
  • Professional staff from a wide range of nationalities
  • Exceptional Staff : Student ratio
  • Institutional International Accreditation
  • Superb Teaching, Sporting, Extra-mural facilities
  • Diverse student population

Statement of Principles

We set out to involve students, parents and staff as active partners in the learning process, in a relevant, engaging and challenging educational programme, through commitment, self- reflection and continuous improvement. We therefore firmly believe that all students:

  • are respected and valued as individuals
  • are guided to the full realisation of their potential
  • have the responsibility to respect the right of others to learn to the best of their ability
  • have the right to an environment that embraces a love of learning
  • are provided a safe, caring, collaborative learning environment that encourages students to think for themselves and foster a commitment of lifelong learning
  • have their diverse needs accommodated openly, providing their academic and physical requirements can be realistically accommodated
  • have a community that respects and supports learning

The school will:

  • be religiously and politically neutral
  • provide a balanced programme of instruction founded on international curricula, leading to qualifications of both local and international value
  • involve students, parents and staff as active partners in the learning process
  • provide a rigorous academic programme with continuous review and improvement
  • constantly review and improve facilities, resources and the delivery of its programmes
  • function within the UN Conventions on the Rights of the Child and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  • promote in all members of the school community, a sense of rights and responsibilities
  • foster an appreciation and understanding of other cultures
  • maintain financial stability through sound strategic planning and effective management
  • contribute to Namibia’s further development
  • endeavour to create opportunities for  disadvantaged students
  • strive to maintain a balance of National and International student body

The Community will:

  • respect and support learning
  • adhere to all protocols and policies and procedures 

Our Philosophy & Beliefs

Windhoek International School is a small community. We wish all its members to derive the greatest possible benefit from being here.  Windhoek International School is committed to being a religiously and politically neutral, multicultural school, servicing the international and local communities in Namibia.

 We set out to involve students, parents and staff as active partners in the learning process, in a relevant, engaging and challenging educational programme, through commitment,  self reflection and continuous improvement.  We therefore firmly believe that all students:

  • are respected and valued as individuals
  • are guided to the full realisation of their full potential
  • have the right to learn and to achieve to the best of their ability
  • have the right to an environment that embraces a love of learning
  • are provided a safe caring, collaborative learning environment that encourages students to think for themselves and foster a commitment of lifelong learning
  • diverse needs are accommodated openly, providing their academic and physical requirements can be realistically accommodated
  • have a community that respects and supports learning.

IB Learner Profiles

The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.

As IB learners we strive to be:

  • Inquirers
  • Knowledgeable
  • Thinkers
  • Communicators
  • Principled
  • Open-minded
  • Caring
  • Risk-takers
  • Balanced
  • Reflective

http://www.ibo.org/programmes/profile/

IB Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

http://www.ibo.org/mission/index.cfm 
 

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