English IGCSE/IB Teacher - Aug 2024 start

The Wingate School will open the IB Diploma Programme in August 2024 and due to this growth is looking to appoint an English teacher to teach IGCSE and IB.  

Regarding the candidate, we are looking for: 

• First-language English speakers with knowledge of the British curriculum and IGCSE and IB courses and examinations. 
• Sound teacher qualifications. PGCE or equivalent. 
• Full-time Secondary school teaching experience. 
• A cheerful, professional, hard-working and well-presented person, capable of inspiring confidence in pupils and parents. Please note the school's dress code does not allow visible piercings or tattoos. 
• An awareness of the demands of teaching in an international school and a commitment to fostering high academic achievement. 
• Good communication and ICT skills. 
• Commitment to the all-round ethos of the School, including its co-curricular activities and School of Character approach.
• A teacher who attends school events and student sports matches.
• A person excited about the prospect of living in Latin America.

We offer: 

• A competitive salary 
• Initial 2 year contract, renewable by mutual consent 
• Good benefits package including: private medical insurance, life insurance, tax-free supermarket vouchers, tax-free matched savings scheme, monthly housing allowance, annual flight allowance, two annual paid personal days, 80% scholarships for children of staff, staff transport routes or on-site parking
• The school also pays for Mexican social security and national pension scheme.
• Work visa sponsorship 
• Settling in support for teachers who come in from abroad: flight for arrival into Mexico, initial 30 days of temporary housing, arrival grocery pack, airport pick-up, assistance/support with opening a bank account, Mexican social security number and Mexican tax ID number
• Supportive school environment with opportunities for professional development 
• Strong and broad academic programme

All applicants should provide at least two professional referees. One of them should be their current Head of School.

The position will be advertised until filled. Early applications are encouraged.

ABOUT THE WINGATE SCHOOL The Wingate School (TWS) is a British International School in Mexico City which offers an educational programme focussed on academic excellence, creativity and human formation. The school aims to form a community of critical thinkers who have a multicultural perspective and social commitment. TWS teaches the International Early Years Curriculum in Kinder, the International Primary Curriculum, the Cambridge curriculum in Secondary including IGCSEs and intends to offer the IBDP as of August 2024. TWS is an accredited Cambridge International School and an IB Candidate School. The school is a member of the Latin American Heads Conference as well as the Alianza de Colegios Multiculturales de Mexico. It was awarded the Foundation Level of British Council’s International School Award and was named "One of the 10 best international schools in Latin America" by The Knowledge Review. TWS is incorporated to the Mexican Ministry of Education (SEP).

Child protection and safeguarding: The Wingate School is committed to caring for and ensuring the well-being of all young people. Candidates will be asked to provide references, undertake background checks, as well as carry out standard psychometric testing.