History Teacher
Markham College
Peru
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- February 2017
- Apply by:
- 4 September 2016
Job overview
A member of the Latin American Heads’ Conference (LAHC), International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) and the Round Square Organisation, Markham College, Lima, is one of the leading independent schools in South America.
With over 2200 pupils (3-18) and 360 staff across two campuses, the College has recently opened a new Nursery, a state-of-the-art Science Centre and is currently underway with a multi-million dollar plan to include the construction of world-class facilities for the Visual and Performing Arts and Sports.
Academic results at both IGCSE and IB level are amongst the best internationally. The Public Examination results in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 were particularly outstanding and are available to view on the College’s website. In 2012 three students were recognised by the Cambridge International Examinations Board for achieving the highest marks in the world in Co-ordinated Science, Computer Studies, Geography, History and Spanish Literature and in 2013 one student was recognised for similar success in Physical Education. The majority of students take up places at leading universities in Peru and around the world including Stanford, Princeton, Columbia, Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College, University College London and The London School of Economics. Over the past two years, four students secured Oxbridge offers.
Working in tandem with Nottingham University the College also offers colleagues the opportunity to participate in the Markham Initial Teacher Training Programme (MITT Programme). Under the direction of the Deputy Head (Staffing) this innovative one year programme includes a week of induction with Markham College staff and members of the Faculty of Education at Nottingham University and offers local and international teachers an in-house programme of study, on-going training and mentoring leading ultimately to the award of the PGCEi for successful trainees.
The College is looking to appoint a History Teacher in the Upper School from February 2017. Candidates should hold a relevant degree, preferably a teaching qualification and be able to teach their subject to IGCSE and IB Higher Level and be prepared to participate fully in the academic and extra-curricular life of the College. An understanding of the Round Square organisation would be an advantage. The College has its own internationally competitive 12 point salary scale for foreign teachers ranging from US$55,218 to US$93,669 per annum, excluding allowances for posts of responsibility. The successful applicant will join a well-established, vibrant department who are passionate about the subject of History. In this exciting role you will be working alongside experienced teachers who endeavor to focus on fostering the students’ thirst for the subject alongside achieving academic excellence.
The 2017 IGCSE will consist of the following components:
Depth Study
Germany 1918-1945
Core Content
The characteristics and consequences of the Peace Treaties after WW1
The Interwar Period and the failed League of Nations
Hitler’s Foreign Policy and the outbreak of WWII
The origins of the Cold War
The 2017 IB will consist of the following components:
Prescribed topic
Rights and protest - Civil rights movement in the United States (1954-1965), Apartheid South Africa (1948-1964)
World History Topics
Authoritarian states - Castro (Cuba), Hitler (Germany), Peron (Argentina)
Causes and effects of 20th century wars - Korean War, Falklands War
Higher Level Regional option
The Americas - Political developments in Latin America, The Cold War and Americas, Civil Rights and social movements in the Americas post 1945
Applications with a covering letter and CV of no more than three pages should be sent as soon as possible and no later than 5th September 2016 to the Deputy Head (Staffing), Nathan Eades, at Nathan.Eades@Markham.edu.pe and to the Head of Human Resources, Katrina Roper, at humanresources@markham.edu.pe. Initial panel interviews will be held in London or Lima.
Information about the College can be found at www.markham.edu.pe.
Attached documents
About Markham College
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Established in 1946, Markham College is a regional influence in South America for educational leadership and academic excellence. We are an independent, non-profit, co-educational school that provides bilingual education to children from 3-18 years of age at our Miraflores and Surco campuses in Lima Peru.
Markham has a British heritage and international perspective. We have an adapted British Curriculum that respects our distinct Peruvian setting. Our Early Years bilingual programme starts at 3 years old and leads them towards IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma examinations. Our IB program, with over 29 courses, gives students the tools to succeed in universities world wide. We encourage diversity and support passion by allowing our students and staff to choose from over 100 different extracurricular activities and sports.
Our mission is to support children to become leaders in their chosen fields and be agents of change in Peru and the world. To achieve this, our curriculum is underpinned by the pillars of academic and creative endeavour, character development and service learning. Consequently, we have several features that make Markham special and unique. Our outdoor education programme and social programmes ensure that students receive a balanced and rounded education focusing on how they can make a difference in society. Furthermore, our student leadership programme means our children are a central part of the decision making process with regard to their learning experiences.
Markham teachers play a role in the pastoral care of our children. Supporting our students' emotional, psychological, and physical development as well as their academic growth throughout their Markham journey.
Peru´s rich cultural history and its amazing territory offers a wealth of opportunities for unforgettable experiences. Over 3000 km of Pacific Ocean coastline through the majestic Andean high peaks to the vast Amazon rainforest provide an infinite number of places, sports and adventures.
Markham is a non-profit school which allows us to offer salaries, infrastructure and materials that are aligned with international standards. Early Years and Primary are located on our Monterrico 27,778 m2 campus. Which houses our newest state-of-the-art educational facility which reflects the school's advanced pedagogic approach.
Markham has moved away from the traditional four-wall classroom, by developing flexible learning spaces that encourage independent learning in different environments. Teachers are developing new ways of working and collaborating across groups and disciplines in our ‘Learning Communities’ which give students at Markham more autonomy and choices in planning and executing their learning journey.
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