Lower Secondary Drama teacher (part-time)

The Wingate School is  looking to appoint a qualified Drama Teacher in the Secondary School for an August 2021 start.  The teacher would teach the 3 year groups in Lower Secondary.  The role is part-time, working at the school one day per week.

Regarding the candidate, we are looking for:

• First language Englsih speakers, experience teaching the British and/or Cambridge curriculum is an advantage
• A teacher who is already in Mexico City or plans to relocate to Mexico City on or before August 2021
• A child-centred approach
• A collegial perspective
• Enthusiasm and initiative
• A minimum of 1 year of full-time school teaching experience
• A cheerful, professional, hard-working and well-presented person, capable of inspiring confidence in pupils and parents
• Enjoy rising to the challenge inherent in a school environment
• An awareness of the demands of teaching a diverse student body and a commitment to fostering high academic achievement
• Good communication and ICT skills
• Calmness and efficiency, with the ability to work under pressure at times
• Commitment to the all-round ethos of the School, including its co-curricular activities and School of Character approach

We offer:

• A competitive salary
• Initial one year contract, renewable by mutual consent
• Benefits: school lunches, paid personal day, staff transport routes and/or free on-site parking, personal accident insurance and the prospect of professional growth
• Work visa sponsorship if required
• Supportive school environment with opportunities for professional development
• Strong and broad academic programme in a well-resourced school
• Once a week optional after-school Spanish lessons for staff

ABOUT THE WINGATE SCHOOL The Wingate School (TWS) is a lay and co-educational British International School in Mexico City which offers an educational programme focussed on academic excellence, creativity and and gives a lot of importance to human formation.  The school aims to form a community of critical thinkers who have a multicultural perspective and social commitment.  TWS teaches the International Early Years Curriculum in Kinder, the International Primary Curriculum alongside Cambridge Primary Mathematics and English in Primary and the Cambridge curriculum in Secondary.  TWS is accredited as a Cambridge International School. The school is a member of the Latin American Heads Conference, was awarded the Foundation Level of British Council’s International School Award and was recently named "One of the 10 best international schools in Latin America" by The Knowledge Review.

Child protection and safeguarding: The Wingate School is committed to caring for and ensuring the wellbeing of all young people.  Candidates will be asked to provide references, undertake background checks, as well as carry out standard psychometric testing.

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