English Teacher - Required for September 2023
Mougins School
France
- Expired
- Salary:
- Highly competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 24 January 2023
Job overview
English Language and Literature Teacher (GCSE and A Level)
HEADER: Required for September 2023.
Full time teacher of English Secondary Classes.
Ability to teach IGCSE and A Level is essential.
Middle leadership role may be available to those with relevant experience and ambition.
The English Department at Mougins British International School is a vibrant, scholarly, and aspirational place where students develop the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to ensure they graduate with a life-long love of language, literature and culture.
Our well resourced department is bolstered by both traditional provision in terms of our course books, key texts, and superb library with dedicated librarian, as well as access to world class online materials such as MassoLit, Digital Theatre+, online publication software and much more. As such, English teachers at Mougins British International School enjoy the opportunity of teaching from a diverse range of periods, genres, styles, and critical perspectives, from Year 7 all the way through to Year 13.
Additionally, through our collaborative connections with schools within the Globeducate network, the department relishes offering extra and super-curricular chances to deepen and develop students’ craft and control of language. From international debate trips to speech competitions in and beyond the region, English at Mougins British International School is an academic, energetic, and internationally-minded department with a terrific reputation for securing students places to read English further at world renowned universities.
Located near the beautiful hilltop village of the same name in the south of France, Mougins British International School is nestled between the Alps and the Mediterranean. The school offers a unique quality of life for its students and teachers that is truly unparalleled for those looking to spend time outdoors benefiting from the warm southern European climate.
The school has a wonderful community feel with well behaved students who are dynamic and motivated learners who are fun and truly flourish with great teaching. Relationships between students and teachers are a genuine strength of the school making it a lovely place to come to work each day.
The school has a strong professional development programme which focuses on creating inspiring and impactful teaching, learning, and leadership. We host professional development conferences in school and across our Globeducate group which provide outstanding opportunities for developing both a strong professional network and reflective research-led pedagogical practice.
Mougins British International School is on an exciting path and is looking to build on excellent foundations to become a truly unique and outstanding school for international students on the Côte d'Azur.
For further information, please visit our website: https://mougins.britishinternationalschool.com/
Benefits
● Mougins British International School teachers benefit from a highly competitive salary scale that is amongst the best in Southern Europe
● School Fee remission for children may be possible.
● Quality of life on the Cote d’Azur rivals anywhere in the world. Especially those interested in outdoor activities: skiing, watersports, climbing etc
● A focus on professional development and growth for all staff.
How to Apply
To apply please email the following to recruitment@mougins-school.com ● Up-to-date CV of no more than two pages
● A letter of no more than one page outlining your suitability for the role and motivation for applying
Early applications are welcomed.
Deadline – Friday 3rd February 2023
About Mougins School
An International School offering the British curriculum adapted to an international community
Mougins School
Mougins School is a British International School located in the heart of Sophia-Antipolis. Founded in 1964, the school offers an international education for children aged 3 to 18.
Our teaching programme closely follows the English National Curriculum, following the five different key stages of learning, culminating in IGCSE and A-level examinations.
Pupils are welcomed each day into a warm and friendly environment where they enjoy interacting with their peers and the staff. We are proud of our school community, made up of committed parents, students, teachers and support staff. We work hard to foster a spirit of collaboration and a sense of togetherness within the school and to inspire a lifelong love of learning among our students.
With over 40 nationalities represented at the school, our students are able to benefit from the international experience of their teachers and fellow students. The school is equipped with interactive whiteboards to help our students prepare for the world of tomorrow, combined with a strong emphasis on art, music, drama, and sport all of which help to develop the soft skills needed for university and beyond.
The student body, led by the Student Council, regularly participates in fundraising challenges, donating to numerous worthy causes. An active Parent Teacher Association assists staff and students in the organisation of activities and social events which enhance the lives of all concerned.
Mission, Vision & Values
At Mougins British International School we prepare our students to shape tomorrow through excellence in British education, with a global perspective. We support each and every student to help them learn, progress and fulfil their potential.
As they progress through the school, students take more responsibility for their learning, and we encourage them to be active participants in all lessons, working together to explore, question and make sense of the world around them.
Respect
We are kind, compassionate and courteous. We take care of ourselves, each other and our environment.
Learning
We are all learners who strive to develop and improve. We recognise the importance of effort, mistakes and reflection.
Integrity
We are reliable, honest and fair, even in the face of challenges.
Community
We are supportive, encouraging and considerate. Together, we celebrate diversity and are committed to equality.
Our Facilities
Since 1987 our school has been located within the Sophia Antipolis technology park, known as the ‘Silicon Valley’ of the south of France. Our purpose-built campus is made up of six modern buildings, and boasts excellent sports facilities and recreational areas, along with garden areas and woodland. Located between Nice and Cannes we are surrounded by the natural beauty of the French Riviera. Students are able to cycle or walk to school via trails through the woods and enjoy the outdoors daily while attending school.
The campus houses well-equipped classrooms, four science laboratories, two IT suites, a dedicated performing arts and music building, a superb gymnasium and a library containing 11,000 books, overseen by a librarian. A dining room provides freshly cooked food meals every day.
The school offers a wide range of clubs and extracurricular activities to enrich and complement the academic side of school life.
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