Lower and upper primary school teacher
The Ela Murray International School
Papua New Guinea
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Beginning of 2018
- Apply by:
- 25 May 2017
Job overview
We are seeking applications from experienced teacher with a commitment to a learner centred philosophy. This is a great opportunity to work in an interesting and exciting overseas location.
Applications are sought from experienced educators for the following vacancies from the beginning of 2018.
Lower and upper primary school teacher
Teaching across the curriculum but expertise in the teaching of literacy and numeracy is vital for all applicants.
These positions offer a great opportunity to work in an interesting and exciting overseas location. Employment conditions include an excellent salary, free housing and utilities, school fees for dependent children, medical insurance and other benefits. Removal expenses and annual leave fares are also provided.
The School
The Ela Murray International School (TEMIS) has a long history dating from 1911 with a reputation for quality education. TEMIS strives for excellence in the development of all facets of young people to enable them to contribute effectively to their culture and to their communities. Embracing the principles of quality education, the school aims to develop student potential and produce future leaders in all areas. Education at TEMIS results in students who can follow their dreams.
The school currently operates on two sites: The Ela Beach site offering Early Learning programs for ages 2 to 4 and the Murray site with elementary and middle school grades from Prep through to Grade Eight.
The students attending TEMIS come from a variety of backgrounds and a total of 34 nationalities are represented. The student body is made up of 70% expatriate students and 30% PNG nationals. The current roll is 520. The teaching staff is around 60% expatriate and 40% Papua New Guinean.
The school follows the IEA curriculum - an outcomes based curriculum reflecting current international best practice and which can be viewed at www.ieacpd.net . The school has placed great emphasis on enriching the curriculum through a strong emphasis on music, art, dance and drama. You can visit the school web site at www.elamurray.com
The Employer
The International Education Agency is the oldest and largest private education provider in Papua New Guinea. It is a non-profit company responsible for the management of nineteen schools and a large vocational college throughout the country. Each school is overseen by a Board of Governors elected by the parents. Schools are managed by Principals who are each responsible to the Director of Education.
In addition to managing schools, the IEA provides comprehensive professional support to Principals and teachers in the areas of pedagogy and curriculum through its Centre for Professional Development.
IEA schools in Papua New Guinea educate over 5000 overseas and citizen pupils and employ around 300 teachers, the majority of whom are Papua New Guineans.
To apply
See the web site below for further details
All applications must be made on line at
Applications close 26 May, 2017
International Education Agency of PNG
All inquiries to be directed to the Director of Education, Suzanne Savage
ssavage@iea.ac.pg
About The Ela Murray International School
- The Ela Murray International School
- School Gabaka Street, Boroko
- Port Moresby
- Papua New Guinea
The Ela Murray International School (TEMIS) is a non-profit, private, co-educational day school. TEMIS is owned and operated by the IEA – the International Education Agency of Papua New Guinea (https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/REGVBtKYNdFQ?domain=ieapng.net). The governance of the school rests with a Board composed of parents and professional staff.
The student body ranges from 18 months in our Early Learning Centre to Grade 8. Our staff and students come from many countries which contributes to the international flavor of the school.
TEMIS boasts a wide range of facilities including a library, science lab, computer lab, 25 metre swimming pool, 2 ovals, tennis courts and a covered hall.
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