Teacher of Business Studies

What we are looking for:

• A motivated individual with a passion for teaching young people and helping them learn, develop, and grow, both socially and academically under his/her care
• An enthusiastic, committed and creative teacher of Business Studies to teach Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies and Pearson BTEC (International) Business Studies Level 3
• A talented and inspiring teacher interested in developing a teaching career as part of our Secondary School team in a thriving COBIS/IAPS/Cambridge accredited British International School

Requirements

• A degree in Business or related subject from a reputable institution
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / PGCE or equivalent
• Candidates must have recent experience of GCSE, BTEC and A level
• Experience of teaching in UK or at an accredited British International School 
• The ability to deliver BTEC (International) I.T. Level 3 and key stage 3 ICT/Computer Science would be advantageous
• Experience of successful delivery of BTEC (International)  Level 3 is preferable as the post-holder will have responsibility for developing this new course in the school’s Sixth Form which opens September 2020. 

We strongly encourage applications before the deadline, as we will begin recruitment and employment for this position as soon as this advert is published.

About Your Role 

Business studies is an extremely popular subject at Key Stage 4, with strong interest in the BTEC course. Our IT/Business suite is fully networked with fibre broadband and colour laser printer, supported by a Network Manager and IT Technician.

We expect  your responsibilities to be:

•  maintaining clear expectations and high standards of professionalism at all times
•  organising and planning of your lessons
• working collaboratively and sharing good practice within colleagues
• monitoring of and being accountable for student attainment and progress
• ensuring reporting of the students’ progress in this subject is professional and informative with clear targets set
• applying effective strategies to support individuals and groups of students who are underperforming (or SEN children) in order that they meet or exceed their targets
• liaising with parents/carers to offer information and guidance 
• ensuring that the departmental resources and equipment are well cared for
• supporting the management in the effective setting of targets, through effective operation of quality control systems measured against national quality standards 
• supporting  the wider curriculum and extra curriculum of the school
• ensuring the school policies are adhered to and consistently implemented
• being accountable to the Principal and the Deputy Head for your standards of teaching and learning

About Us 

Established in 2012, The British International School of Tunis (BIST) provides an engaging, inspirational and caring education for young children, following the UK National Curriculum. BIST currently delivers Nursery through to Year 12 and is expanding steadily by adding a further class each year and we will offer A levels in 2020. 

Our student body reflects the international nature of our community, with over 36 nationalities represented in our school. Our teachers are either British or have trained in the UK and have extensive experience teaching both in the UK and internationally. All class teachers are also supported by full-time trained teaching assistants.

We engage children with the cultural diversity of our unique location for a truly international experience: the school embraces everything that is good about prestigious British schools and the UK curriculum and unites an international perspective with a Tunisian touch.

We have developed an enviable reputation for encouraging students to be creative, problem solvers and independent thinkers with high expectations for academic achievement.

Our learning environment is supportive and challenging, meeting the highest standards. We are an accredited member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and we have  been inspected under the UK Government’s British Schools Overseas (BSO) framework. Our school has been awarded good for the quality of pupils’ academic achievements, and excellent for the quality of the pupils’ personal development. At Key Stage 4 and 5 we are an accredited Cambridge examination Centre and we are a member of the prestigious prep school group IAPS.

About Tunisia

Tunisia is a welcoming and friendly country. At the heart of the cultural flows of history for thousands of years, it has beautiful scenery, wonderful beaches, desert oases, and a sunny climate. It is situated on the Mediterranean close to Europe making international weekends very possible.

The school is situated in a privileged position, on the Northern outskirts of Tunis, in a mostly expatriate coastal town on the Mediterranean. In this affluent area you will find many facilities such as international restaurants, hotels, sports clubs and shopping malls. Many of our teachers live around the beach areas and take advantage of the diverse activities that come with living by the sea.

We are located a few minutes away from world famous sites such as Sidi Bou Said and Carthage. Many of the most important ancient historical sites in North Africa are just a short drive from Tunis. We are also very close to the main international airport of Tunis-Carthage, which is 10 minutes away from our school.

Our location provides a wonderful opportunity to share in the perspectives of a particularly vibrant culture. We therefore encourage our pupils to develop an understanding of the Arabic language and culture that will enrich their sense of global belonging whether they choose to stay in Tunis or travel beyond.