Drama/Media Studies Teacher

Tread in the footsteps of Alexander the Great and the Mongol Hordes! Come and work in Tashkent, the fourth largest city of the Soviet Union and major hub on the Silk Road. You can enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of the biggest Bazaar in central Asia, or enjoy local delicacies such as shaslik and plov or relax in a French style café with a coffee and a croissant and watch the world go by, or go hiking, or skiing (in season) in the spectacular mountains, or explore the ancient cities of Samarkand and Bokhara. Uzbekistan provides a plethora of activities in a safe and welcoming environment. If these, as well as our position in central Asia providing many travel opportunities, appeal then read on!

About us

Westminster International School in Tashkent opened in 2019 and is housed in a contemporary designed campus. We offer a range of education from 2 – 18 years of age using the best of international and UK education. We hold to our mission which is to provide an inclusive education for the Tashkent community. 

WIST can provide you with a competitive salary, annual flights, medical insurance and accommodation, free lunches as well as CPD all in a new purpose built campus in the wonderful city of Tashkent. We are looking for committed, professional teachers with the energy and drive to contribute to all facets of school life and help us achieve our aim of being the best school in the Central Asia region. We would like staff who fit with our school values of responsibility, resilience, respect and integrity.

The Position

Westminster International School in Tashkent is looking for an energetic and creative teacher of Drama and Media Studies to join our team in August 2023.

This role could suit an experienced teacher or an ECT although experience teaching A level Media Studies is an advantage. We are looking for a flexible and proactive teacher. Love of your subject is a must as is the ability to motivate and inspire young minds. We are seeking to increase the profile of our Creative and Performing Arts department. There is the possibility of a Head of Department position available for the right candidate.

All applications should be made through the TES website.

The deadline for applications is the 9th June 2023. Early applications are welcome.

Safeguarding

At WIST we are committed to child protection and safeguarding which involves safe recruitment practices. All incoming teachers will need to provide a minimum of two satisfactory references as well as an appropriate criminal record check.