Junior School Classroom Teacher
The British Schools - Uruguay
Uruguay
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st February 2022
- Apply by:
- 1 October 2021
Job overview
The British Schools, a private, coeducational, non-profit and non-denominational day school with approximately 1400 students and more than 250 staff members, is seeking teachers for the start of the 2022 school year.
The British Schools aims to provide a bilingual education which combines the Uruguayan national curriculum with a strong English language international programme. We are one of the founding members of the IB, authorised for the PYP and Diploma programmes, and a member of LAHC.
The School offers an exciting academic environment in which all members of the community strive to instil a love of learning and to prepare students to meet the challenges of the 21st century. There is a strong extra-curricular programme, especially in sport and the arts.
We are seeking teachers for the following positions:
Junior School Classroom Teachers
Applications from teaching couples would be very welcome.
Essential Experience, Qualifications and Skills required:
- A first degree and/or teaching qualification
- Ideally, experience with the IB PYP programmes
- Experience and desire to seek innovative solutions to problems
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Fluent English
- Interest in developing the use of IT in classroom teaching
The conditions of the contract will be competitive in terms of remuneration, benefits, full health coverage and housing.
Applicants should send their CV, a statement of their Educational Philosophy and the names of three referees to: hr@british.edu.uy before: 30th September 2021
For more details please consult our School website: www.british.edu.uy
About The British Schools - Uruguay
The British Schools is a bilingual educational organisation that responds to the challenges of a changing world, unites the strength of two cultures and imparts a vanguard education that is well-rounded and aimed at the pursuit of excellence.
The Students: are offered a safe environment in which they can develop their individual talents, exercise options and obtain concrete results. They are expected to work diligently, be honest, loyal and self-disciplined and to participate in sporting, cultural and social service activities.
The Parents: are offered a bilingual education for their children, based on the best British and Uruguayan values, with a consistent discipline and an academic preparation which enables them to enter any university in the world. They are expected to give their support, act in coherence with the principles of the School and honour their commitments.
The Staff: are offered growth and professional development, good working conditions with modern resources and fair recognition. They are expected to be intellectual and personal role models for the students and to make a solid commitment to the School.
The Board of Governors: are offered appreciation for the overall responsibility of the School's achievements. They are expected to respect the will of The British Schools Society according to Articles 1 & 2 of its By Laws, to give guidelines and support to the Schools' Authorities and to administer all aspects of the School correctly.
The Uruguayan Society: is offered a model of excellence in education, and future citizens who will be useful and responsible. It is expected to show respect towards, and an understanding of the School's autonomy, its principles and its values.
Our website: www.portal.british.edu.uy/web/en/about-us/job-opportunities.html
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