Head of Science (with physics or chemistry specialism) - Urca Site
The British School, Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- End of July 2025
- Apply by:
- 11 February 2025
Job overview
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an experienced, talented and well-qualified science teacher to lead our diverse, collaborative and successful science department within the secondary section of the school (11-18 years). The school follows a UK style Key Stage 3 curriculum, with IGCSE at Key Stage 4 and IB Diploma at Key Stage 5 (which includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Systems & Societies). There are separate heads of each individual science subject whom the Head of Science is responsible for line managing. The successful candidate may be asked to directly manage an individual science subject as part of their role.
The school can offer excellent facilities with the majority of our science labs either newly built or recently refurbished. Students are motivated to succeed with many aiming for top international and local universities. IB and IGCSE results are well above global averages. The school offers a competitive salary with accommodation and an overseas allowance, and a unique environment to live and work at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain in one of the world’s most vibrant and iconic cities. Staff are provided with a school laptop and access to a variety of online platforms to support teaching and learning, along with a strong commitment to professional development of all staff. Class sizes are small (below 20) and staff receive a generous time allowance for planning and marking.
Previous experience at either IB and/or IGCSEs is a strong advantage, as is the ability to teach across different science subjects up to IGCSE. The curriculum is taught in English and all school communications are carried out in English; fluency in English is therefore essential for this role but Portuguese is not.
To apply, please send a letter of application, full curriculum vitae and the contact details of three referees by email to: applications@britishschool.g12.br
Website: www.britishschool.g12.br
Deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, 17th February 2025. Early applications are sought as we reserve the right to end the process early for the right candidate.
About The British School, Rio De Janeiro
- The British School, Rio De Janeiro
- Avenida Pasteur 429, Urca
- Rio de Janeiro
- 22290-240
- Brazil
About The British School, Rio de Janeiro
The British School, Rio de Janeiro (TBS) was founded in 1924 and is a co-educational, non-selective, non-denominational, international, non-profit school serving students from the ages of 2 to 18 years. The school has an enrolment of around 2160 students across 3 school sites in the city of Rio de Janeiro: Botafogo (Primary); Urca (Secondary); and Barra (Primary and Secondary). TBS is an international school catering for over 30 different nationalities, although the largest proportion of around 85% is Brazilian, or locals with dual-nationality. TBS is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), is a member of the Latin American Heads Conference (LAHC) and is an IB World School.
The British School, Rio de Janeiro follows: the International Primary Curriculum (including Early Years) in the Primary sections at Botafogo and Barra; the UK Key Stage 3 curriculum for students from 11 to 14 years of age; and Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma programme in the last 4 years of the Secondary sections in Urca and Barra. Apart from Portuguese and foreign languages, all classes are taught in English.
Values and Vision
The Core Values of The British School, Rio de Janeiro are; Compassion, Integrity and Determination. The school strives to inspire all students to achieve their full potential in an internationally minded, welcoming and inclusive learning environment. TBS aims to prepare students for life-long learning and to be ready to contribute positively to society. As well as the academic curriculum, the school places significant emphasis on a holistic learning experience through a wide range of extra-curricular and co-curricular programmes, such as sporting and cultural activities and community service.
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