IBDP ESS & Biology Teacher

Join our high-achieving, non-selective international school in Prague, Czech Republic. We prioritize innovative education, enabling our students aged 2 to 18 to excel academically and personally. Our IB curriculum ensures students consistently surpass global averages, securing offers from the world's top 30 universities. Located in the vibrant city of Prague, our supportive and collegiate environment fosters continual improvement. As a language-focused institution, we provide instruction in English and Czech, preparing students for a multicultural world. Day school only. Join us and be part of a school that redefines educational excellence.

Job Description

You’ll help us to fulfil the school’s mission statement by contributing to the delivery of a high-quality science provision.

As a genuine team-player, you’ll work in partnership with students, staff, and parents to ensure outstanding outcomes for our students by implementing innovative teaching and learning strategies to enhance student experiences and outcomes.

Everything we do is connected to our vision of sculpting a generation of resilient and creative global citizens who will create positive change in years to come. Your will play a lead role in inspiring and motivating our young people to succeed and pursue their dreams for the future.

ENGAGEMENT AND INTERACTION – SCHOOL AMBASSADOR TO INTERNAL COMMUNITY

• Uphold the school values in all interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Actively engage in community and culture-building events as part of an international community.
• Contribute to enrichment opportunities aimed at engaging students beyond the classroom.
• Promote effective communication channels with parents to ensure a strong home-school relationship that supports student development.
• Maintain a high professional standard of integrity and professionalism when engaging with colleagues.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

• Provide authentic and inspiring learning experiences to engage students as passionate and curious learners.
• Use technology effectively and innovatively to support quality learning experiences for students.
• Maintain high standards in all interactions with students, aiming for quality outcomes for all learners.
• Utilize a range of strategies to engage learners and ensure a personalized approach to learning for all.
• Balance lessons effectively to maximize input from both teachers and students as drivers of the learning experience.
• Encourage exploration, innovation, and creativity in dealing with content and skill development within lessons.
• Sequence learning experiences to build on prior knowledge and encourage personal exploration beyond curriculum coverage.

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

• Plan lessons to build learner capability in line with PBIS school values and IB Learner Profile attributes.
• Ensure purposeful lessons of a high standard with expected quality outcomes for all.
• Align curriculum planning vertically to support student growth and skill/knowledge development over time.
• Empower students to take a lead role in their learning and be active contributors to shaping their learning journey.
• Ambitiously and deliberately plan lessons to support a range of learning needs while fostering peer collaboration and reflection.
• Use formative and summative assessment methods effectively to inform teaching and learning practice.
• Implement tracking and monitoring systems effectively to support and challenge learners to make targeted progress relevant to their abilities.

Job Responsibilities

Required Skills/Abilities

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Fully participate in the school’s performance management procedures and appraisal by setting effective targets and reflecting using school-specified systems.
• Commit to pursuing personal development opportunities to evolve your pedagogical approach to teaching and learning.
• Engage in professional collaboration using Nord Anglia University to enhance your teaching practice and expand your understanding of educational developments.
• Take part in an open-door approach to learning from others through learning walks, peer observations, and teaching triads to share best practices.
• Pledge to reflect on your personal growth to promote a healthy work-life balance enabling you to perform to the best of your ability.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status with a minimum of two years teaching experience.
• Hold a University Degree or above in Environmental or Biological studies.
• Have experience teaching Key Stage 4/5 (14–18yr), specifically in IBDP ESS/Biology and IGCSE curriculum.
• Demonstrate experience in delivering extracurricular activities and participating in externally run events to support student enrichment opportunities.
• Preferably completed IB Cat1/2 training for DP ESS and/or Biology (not essential).
• Maintain a strong track record of continued professional development to demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning.
• Exhibit a high quality of pastoral care experience supporting the growth and development of young people.
• Show evidence of being an active collaborator who works with colleagues to cross subject boundaries and develop transferable skills in young people.
• Demonstrate innovation and adaptation of curricula to engage students.
• Possess strong proficiency in using technology to enhance teaching and learning for engaging learners and achieving quality experiences.
• Showcase exceptional cross-cultural, interpersonal, and communication skills to interact with diverse communities and a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excel in analytical skills with the passion and drive to demonstrate and quantify success.
• Maintain a strong record of being results-oriented, consistently mapping efforts against identified KPIs to demonstrate impact as a quality educator.
• Exhibit excellent time management skills and flexibility in handling multifunctional tasks.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.