Drama Teacher

Job start 1st August 2018

Location: Bogota, Colombia

Contract Type: Full Time

Contract Term: 2 years

Drama Teacher – Bogotá, Colombia

The English School is looking to recruit experienced international school teachers for the next academic year and in particular requires a Drama teacher to join our excellent team of Colombian and International teachers in the secondary school.  

The role:

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with international experience and all applicants must have a strong interest in inquiry based learning and promoting international mindedness. Applicants should be a subject specialist in IBMYP Drama. 

The successful candidate: 

It is essential that you are able to work collaboratively as part of a team but also assume independent responsibility in terms of planning, preparation and assessment. Applicants should be comfortable in using a range of creative and innovative teaching strategies to complement and develop the learning of the students. 

The English School offers a competitive and attractive benefits package, including: 

· Accommodation allowance;

· Flight allowance;

· Relocation assistance; 

· Medical insurance;

· Covers the costs of visas

· Free or discounted tuition for up to two children

· The head’s bilingual assistant provides support to all foreign staff throughout their contracts for dealing with administrative issues to do with flats, bank accounts, etc. 

· Professional development has a high priority at our school and all our teachers are given official IB training as well as the opportunity to take part in frequent INSET sessions targeted at current school development priorities. 

About the school:

TES is one of Colombia’s best-known international schools with more than 1700 students from age 2 to 18. The student body consists of mostly Colombian nationals, with around 10% of students coming from other countries. There are approximately 30 expatriate staff across primary and secondary sections of the school. English is the official language of instruction at the school, though some subjects are taught in Spanish. The school also offers French from grade 4 onwards. 

How to apply:

If you are an experienced teacher with aspirations to contribute to the further development of an excellent school, please send your completed application form only to applicationssecondary@englishschool.edu.co 

Further information is available in the Job Description and on our website at www.englishschool.edu.co 

The English School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, external agencies and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to security Check.