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Physics/Maths Teacher (to teach Year 8 up to A level)

Physics/Maths Teacher (to teach Year 8 up to A level)

International School Seychelles

Seychelles

Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
13 July 2017

Job overview

Physics/Maths Teacher (to teach Year 8 up to A level)

For the above post Applicants should be outstanding teacher with at
least three years’ experience of teaching, must possess relevant
qualification such as PGCE, BEd or other equivalent teaching qualification
and have a proven track record of excellent results. Must have excellent
subject knowledge and experience of using a wide variety of teaching styles
to promote independent learning

Experience of the strategies and assessment models of the National
Curriculum for England will be advantageous.

Applicants for all posts must have an excellent command of the English
language, and must be able to inspire and guide a diverse group of children
and young people from different parts of the world.

Applicants should complete the application form on the school website (
http://iss.sc/vacancies/) with a covering letter and the contact details of
two referees and e-mail to: vacancies@iss.sc. Full details of the position
will be e-mailed to by return.

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications by ?July 14th 2017

Outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.

Attached documents

About International School Seychelles

Are you a fully qualified, inspirational, and highly motivated professional, passionate about teaching, seeking a new opportunity at a successful international school? If so, you will be interested in exciting opportunities to join us.

About the school

International School of Seychelles (ISS) is a leading private day school in the magnificent location of the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean.

· ISS is a co-educational non-profit school founded in 1969. The school itself is located on the island of Mahé, on the outskirts of the nation’s capital Victoria. The school is owned by the International School Association, run by parents of children in the school.

· The school is recognised and licensed by the Ministry of Education in Seychelles.

· The school’s motto is ‘you are not born for yourself, but for the world’.

· Teaching is based on a British curriculum. We have around 20% expatriate pupils and 80% Seychellois pupils.

· ISS teaches from Early Years to Year 13, and has over 1000 students from 30 nationalities on the school roll. There are 28 students in each class. The school operates mixed ability classes for all year groups, with the exception of English and Maths in KS3 and KS4. 

· The International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE) is taught in Years 10-11 and Advanced Level (A level) is taught in Years 12-13. Examinations boards used by the school include Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel and Oxford AQA. The school prides itself on academic excellence, with many of its students going on to study at some of the most prestigious universities in the world.

- The school is well resourced for a school in Seychelles, a country located in Africa.

· There are four houses at ISS, named for locations in the Seychelles: Aldabra, Cardianal, Desroches, and Fregate.

· ISS is an inclusive community, where children and staff foster love for learning, and continuously contribute to the local and global community.

· The school remains confident in its mission and strives to be innovative in its approach to teaching and learning. ISS is confident that its endeavours make a difference to the individual student and the community at large.

The educational model is to offer a genuinely holistic and academic education which enables pupils to enjoy their education, develop their own interests, and discover their academic passions and we are committed to academic excellence, high- quality pastoral support, and an exceptional range of opportunities beyond the curriculum, all within a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

For more information, go to our school website: www.iss.sc , where our school handbooks and newsletters are available to view.

We are pleased that we are officially a COBIS Applicant School. While we work towards being a COBIS Member School, we are grateful to be part of the COBIS network, which allows us to access high-quality CPD, student competitions and events, and support and guidance on the path to membership. We are pleased to be part of such a valuable network of schools.

About the work opportunities

The school seeks to appoint qualified, enthusiastic and flexible teachers. Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead by example, possessing excellent teaching, organisational and communication skills.

We seek individuals who can apply a committed and common-sense approach to education, such that it achieves outstanding results and happy children. The role requires an individual who has high expectations of what children can achieve and how they can behave.

Although teachers are assigned to a specific section of the school (Primary, Secondary, Inclusion), as an all-through school we are seeking someone who is excited about the opportunities such a school creates, keen to work with staff in other sections to ensure a joined up approach to the curriculum and a seamless transition across the key stages.

The successful candidates will want to play their part in the development and implementation of the school’s strategic plan, supporting the delivery of the school's mission to make the school the number one choice on the island.

As a British curriculum school, specialising in teaching the National Curriculum to a diverse, international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement.

For more information, please refer to the job descriptions and other documents included in the adverts.

Living and working in Seychelles

As a relaxed, friendly and cosmopolitan island, working in Seychelles has many benefits. From the beautiful beaches and coves spread across its 115 islands, to the majestic Mont Seychellois mountain on the main island, the splendid landscape means you are never far from the mountains or sea.

The school is looking for individuals who will embrace working in an international school, will be open to working with staff from other nationalities and cultures, and will relish the opportunity to get involved in Seychellois culture and traditions, and give back to the local community through outreach activities.

As a high end tourism destination, the cost of living in Seychelles is high.

For more information about living in Seychelles, please go on http://iss.sc/vacancies/ to read our Expat Staff Handbook guide.

For more information about working at ISS, please go on http://iss.sc/vacancies/ to read our Staff Welfare booklet.

Applications

Applications for vacancies at ISS should be made via the ISS application form (available from the documents in the job advert), and include a supporting statement as well as the details of referees, one of whom should be your most recent employer. Completed applications should be emailed to vacancies@iss.sc (applications submitted on the TES website will not be considered).

Interested applicants should review the job description, the other documents on the advert, and ensure their supporting statement highlights their experience and impact to date, why they want the job and what impact they would expect to make.

Please refer to the closing date for the relevant advert. However, online interviews and online lesson observations / recruitment tasks may commence immediately from the date of advertising. Early applications are therefore encouraged, as the school reserves the right to appoint before this deadline if the right candidate is found.

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the deadline for the relevant advert, you should assume that your application has not been successful on that occasion.

Successful applicants are then eligible to apply for positions of responsibility available at the school. This is an annual internal process; applications are welcome from current staff as well as newly appointed staff.

Safeguarding

International School Seychelles (ISS) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers / Disclosure and Barring Services as well as criminal records checks.

Principal

Mrs Elodie Vallantine

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Applications closed