Primary Teacher
The British School Manila
Philippines
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Salary + Superannuation + Benefits, including: Furnished rented accommodation, annual flights, comprehensive medical and dental cover, generous discount on tuition fees for dependents.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 1 August 2024
- Apply by:
- 31 October 2023
Job overview
The British School Manila is seeking an outstanding Primary Teacher for August 2024.
Primary Teacher
We are actively seeking an innovative, highly motivated and learning focused primary teacher for August 2024. British School Manila is a high performing, forward thinking not-for-profit school where the well-being of children is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an exceptional primary practitioner to join our thriving school.
Location: Manila, Philippines
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Fixed-Term
The successful candidate will demonstrate a dedication to a well-being and learning culture and alignment with our school values through:
● Having high expectations for students’ learning and social and emotional development, ensuring they flourish through exploration, application, effort and enjoyment.
● Being an outstanding, experienced and continuously learning practitioner.
● Having a commitment to a holistic education that develops skills, concepts and understandings.
● Using high-quality assessment practices, including planning in the moment, to provide rich feedback that promotes learning.
● Confidence in developing a safe and stimulating environment that facilitates learning and provides opportunities for children to engage in child-initiated, open ended play.
● Nurturing positive and supportive relationships with students where they have a strong sense of self-acceptance and belonging, feel comfortable taking risks and are empowered to drive their own learning.
● Valuing and investing in the well-being of all in our community.
● Collaborating with teams across the school where practice is innovative, progressive and grounded in current research.
● Contributing to the wider life of the school, including the broad co-curricular programme.
● Modelling exemplary relationships within the school and the wider community to impact positively and sustainably on the lives of others.
At BSM we offer:
● Highly motivated, engaged and enthusiastic students.
● A school with a true sense of community.
● A school that is focused on learning and values innovation.
● A team of motivated and dedicated teachers and support staff.
● A highly competitive compensation and benefits package (child school places, housing, medical insurance etc).
● And, it's more fun in the Philippines (http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.co.uk/).
The British School Manila is fully committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note, should your application be successful, a full range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken, including international and enhanced DBS checks.
Please refer to www.britishschoolmanila.org and our most recent Annual Report for more information about our school. Applicants are encouraged to state clearly their preference for EYFS, KS1 or KS2 within their application and should clearly state why they would be a valuable addition to the British School Manila team.
Closing date for applications: 5 pm 31 October 2023
Interviews will be held in October / November
The British School Manila (BSM) is a co-educational, private, not-for-profit British international school that welcomes 950+ students aged 3-18, representing 52 nationalities. BSM has a clearly articulated vision and mission which underpins all that we do. We aim to develop students as positive global citizens who are equipped with skills, understanding and values to be able and willing to contribute to our world. We achieve this through collaboration between our families, the school and our students.
We are a fully accredited member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a founding member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and a member of the East Asian Regional Council of Schools.
About The British School Manila
- The British School Manila
- 36th Street University Park, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
- Metro Manila
- 1634
- Philippines
Teaching at The British School Manila
At the British School Manila (BSM), we believe that a great school starts with great teachers.
Founded in 1976, our not-for-profit, co-educational school has grown into a vibrant community of over 950 students aged 3 to 18, representing more than 50 nationalities. Our passionate, talented, and caring educators empower our students who sit at the heart of this community. Our teaching corps average seven years at BSM, bringing both stability and depth of experience to every classroom.
Our Guiding Statements shape everything we do:
The British School Manila (BSM) provides an outstanding holistic British international education, empowering students to flourish as global citizens with the skills, understanding and values, to make a positive contribution to our world.
At BSM we commit to fostering a friendly family atmosphere that meets the needs of all our children and creates a true sense of belonging for all BSM community members.
Our students flourish by being:
- happy, healthy and capable of managing their own well-being
- reflective, self-assessing and proactive in driving their own learning
- resilient in adversity
- confident in expressing themselves
Our Core Values
- Respect
- Integrity
- Kindness
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
In fostering a true sense of belonging for all BSM community members, we commit to the following practices:
- Respect diverse experiences, to learn from them and develop our intercultural awareness
- Act with Integrity, promoting equitable practices, systems and structures to guide us
- Act with Kindness and advocate for and empower all members of our community
Why Become Part of the BSM Family?
- Supportive, professional community – You’ll join colleagues with experience across the British and international curricula who value collaboration and professional growth.
- Your health and well-being matter to us, and we provide access to excellent medical care, counselling, and wellness initiatives.
- Outstanding learning environment – Our city-centre campus in Bonifacio Global City is designed around the student experience and equipped with excellent facilities for academics, sports, and the arts.
- Diverse, motivated students – Our learners are curious, enthusiastic, and eager to engage with the world around them.
- Global opportunities – From service learning projects to international residential trips, our students and staff enjoy experiences that broaden horizons.
- Balanced lifestyle – Manila offers a vibrant lifestyle, from world-class dining to rich cultural experiences with easy access to beaches, mountains, and cultural adventures across the Philippines and Asia. BSM’s community also provides opportunities for arts, sports and fitness means you’ll always find ways to stay active.
Our Curriculum
BSM is proudly a CIS/WASC and IBDP accredited and we offer an adapted form of the National Curriculum of England in Early Years and Primary, followed by (I)GCSEs in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. Our wide co-curricular programme includes over 200 after-school activities, sports, arts, and service learning opportunities that make BSM a lively and rewarding place to teach.
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