Business Studies and Economics Teacher
The British School Manila
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01/08/2020
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2020
Job overview
BSM will appoint a Teacher of Business Studies and Economics for August 2020. The successful candidate will be innovative, enthusiastic, highly motivated and learning-focused.
The ability to teach Business Studies at post 16 level is essential, preferably with experience of teaching IB. The ability to offer Economics at IGCSE level, and also IB level would be desirable.
Location: Manila, Philippines
Contract type: Full-time
Contract term: Fixed-term
The successful candidate:
- Holds an appropriate degree and teaching qualification.
- Has at least 2 years of teaching experience.
- Recognises the value of working collaboratively.
- Is familiar with current educational research and is committed to their own professional development.
- Has a sense of humour.
The successful candidate is expected to have or to demonstrate the capacity to develop the following attributes. We expect to appoint a teacher who:
- Is a progressive practitioner with a commitment to evidence based classroom practice.
- Can communicate their passion for their subject to inspire and motivate students.
- Uses a range of assessment practices to provide feedback to move learning forward.
- Enables students to achieve their potential in the subject and wider curriculum and as global citizens.
- Is committed to the well-being of their students so that all students in their care can flourish.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and develops exemplary relationships with students.
- Values collaborative planning in teams and contributes to the wider school professional learning community.
- Makes contributions to the wider life of the school, within and beyond our co-curricular programme.
- Contributes actively to the development of a positive school climate and culture.
We offer:
- Highly motivated, engaged and enthusiastic students
- A school with a real sense of community
- A school that is focused on learning
- An inclusive team of motivated and dedicated teachers and support staff
- A competitive compensation and benefits package
- And, it's more fun in the Philippines (https://itsmorefuninthephilippines.co.uk/)
BSM follows Child Protection and Safeguarding policies in line with UK standards; all successful candidates will be required to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate upon appointment.
To apply, please send your application letter, CV and a recent photo to:
recruitment@britishschoolmanila.org
Please refer to https://www.britishschoolmanila.org/ for more information about the school.
Closing date for applications: 31 January 2020. We expect that interviews will be held during February 2020.
We will respond to shortlisted applicants only. The School reserves the right to appoint in advance of the closing date in the event of an application from an exceptional candidate.
About The British School Manila
- The British School Manila
- 36th Street University Park, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
- Metro Manila
- 1634
- Philippines
About The British School Manila
The British School Manila (BSM) is a co-educational, private, not-for-profit British international school.
Founded in 1976, the school has grown from 2 classrooms and 32 students in its first year to the present day where BSM welcomes 950+ students aged 3-18, representing 50+ nationalities.
BSM’s Guiding Statements underpin all that we do. Our purpose is to provide an outstanding holistic British international education, empowering students to flourish as global citizens with the skills, understanding and values, to make a positive contribution to our world.
Our School
Our school is a fully accredited member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a founding member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and a member of the East Asian Regional Council of Schools.
Our teaching staff come from a range of backgrounds with experience of the British and other highly regarded curricula. We offer classes from Nursery to Year 13 with three classes per year group.
The majority of BSM graduates attend College in the U.S. and U.K., but our college placement data shows our students attend colleges all over the world.
The school year is divided into 3 terms: Term 1 from August to December, Term 2 from January to March, and Term 3 from April to June.
Our Curriculum
BSM teaches an adapted form of the National Curriculum of England in EYFS and Years 1-9. This is followed in Years 10 & 11 with a comprehensive range of Edexcel and Cambridge (I)GCSE courses. In Year 12 and 13 students experience the internationally renowned and recognised IB Diploma programme, which helps students develop their breadth and depth of knowledge ready for further education.
We are also proud of our wider curriculum. We offer more than 180 After School Activities (ASA), a rich and diverse programme that caters for all student interests and develops their sporting, creative, academic and artistic talents. Our service learning programme is designed to prompt both action and reflection and ensure our students develop the capacity for empathy and a sense of responsibility for others. Our residential trips provide our students with opportunities to step out of their comfort zone, to appreciate cultural differences and to celebrate diversity.
Visit our website to find out more.
Our Facilities
BSM is located on an impressive city centre campus which is well equipped and spacious with student experience at the focus of the design. View our Virtual Tour to have a look around!
Our Host City
Our school is located in Bonifacio Global City, a safe, pedestrian-friendly, vibrant and modern district of Taguig, Manila, full of international brands, family-friendly restaurants, shops and other facilities. Weekends see BGC transform as roads are closed for children to play, families relax in the green landscaped spaces and visit the frequent festivals, showcasing music, art and culture - you can see more on their facebook page. We’re also close to Makati, another popular district with tourists from the rest of the Philippines and beyond.
The Philippines is a beautiful nation of over 7000 islands and an excellent base for exploring South and East Asia and Australasia. Our staff, and families, enjoy weekends and frequent short breaks among the many islands, including the internationally recognised resorts of Boracay, Bohol and Palawan.
For further information, please visit our website or view our family and staff testimonials to find out more about what it’s like to be part of the BSM family.
BSM follows Child Protection and Safeguarding policies in line with UK standards; all successful candidates will be required to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and a full range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken upon appointment.
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