Head of Science in the Secondary School
St. Nicholas School
Brazil
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Attractive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- July 2022
- Apply by:
- 13 December 2021
Job overview
St. Nicholas School is seeking to appoint a Head of Science to guide the faculty up to IB Diploma level with a commitment to inquiry, student autonomy, project-based learning and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experience teaching the latest IB Diploma courses is a requirement for the Head of Science position. Regardless of experience candidates will
commit to the IB Diploma and be willing to contribute to Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essays and CAS. More information about St. Nicholas School can be found at:
www.stnicholas.com.br
https://www.instagram.com/st.nicholasschool/
and https://twitter.com/stnickssaopaulo
The department works with approximately 250 learners from Grade 6 to12. Each year group has between 30 and 50 learners with an ideal group size of 15-18. Science is blocked in the timetable to encourage collaboration between groups. Each year group uses a single Google Classroom to further reinforce this collaboration.
The faculty counts on seven teachers, a second in Dept and one/ two technicians. Six purpose-designed laboratories with access to ample resources, including, online books, consumables, software licences, Chromebooks, data loggers, projectors and TVs and (normally) reliable WiFi connection. The department has access to a well-resourced maker space with a dedicated technician, kits, tools, a laser cutter and a 3D printer. There is an annual material budget which is set and managed by the Head of Faculty.
The Science faculty is collegial and well-managed. The current team shares ideas, resources and experiences to create and sustain a collaborative ethos. In Grades 6 to 9 the department has designed an inquiry-based, progressive, thematic course that promotes understanding and transfer of knowledge and skills in meaningful situations. In years 9 and 10 the course is based on IGCSE Coordinated Science. In Grades 11 and 12 Biology, Chemistry and Physics are offered at Standard and Higher Level. Results at IGCSE and Diploma are very good. Science is compulsory in all years from Grades 6 to 12 and all learners take at least one science at IB Diploma. ICT provision in the department is very good with 6 purpose-built labs with good technology access and close to 1:1 Chromebook provision. The department has led the school in its effective use of Google Classroom to organise resources and tasks.
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About St. Nicholas School
St Nicholas School was established in 1980. The Pinheiros campus is centrally located in a cosmopolitan, attractive, and busy part of São Paulo. It is a vibrant, stimulating, and happy multicultural community of 600 pupils from 18 months to 18 years, local and international families, and a highly diverse and passionate body of teachers. International students make up a significant percentage of the school population and International-mindedness is promoted and celebrated.
The St. Nicholas community is passionate about learning. We have designed an innovative, balanced, and challenging 21st Century learning experience inspired and underpinned by the International Baccalaureate PYP and Diploma Programmes. Technology is central to learning and we aim to maximise the opportunities for learners to experiment with different information and communication tools. The school provides a balanced and rich transformative education for its diverse body of learners.
Members of the community are open to learn and grow and are willing to contribute to the collective learning and share and support others. We value our parents and the part they play in each child’s learning. You will want to contribute to the wider community and should start to learn Portuguese. Once you arrive we will provide Portuguese lessons.
Values and Vision
Our mission is to ignite a passion for learning, from our hearts to others, for the world.
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