Director of Learning - Sciences
The British Schools - Uruguay
Uruguay
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- Expired
- Salary:
- A competitive remuneration and benefits package based on full-time responsibilities.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 29 August 2017
Job overview
The British Schools, Montevideo, is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic educator to lead its Science Department in the Senior School.
The Director of Learning: Sciences will take a leadership role in all aspects of the development and wellbeing of learners. The successful applicant will be a qualified educational practitioner with a passion for the Sciences and a genuine interest in the learning process.
Desirable qualities and attributes of the successful candidate include:
- A degree in Biology, Chemistry or Physics together with a post-graduate qualification.
- Experience in teaching two of the Sciences; one at least to International Baccalaureate or similar level.
- Experience in leading or coordinating fellow professionals.
- An excellent command of English.
- A working knowledge of Spanish is desirable. A willingness to learn is essential.
We offer:
- A caring and professional working environment.
- Excellent working conditions on a beautiful 10 hectare campus.
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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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