Secondary English Teacher for KS3 and IGCSE
British International School of Wroclaw
Wrocław, Poland
- Expired
- Salary:
- Details available upon application
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01/09/2021
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2021
Job overview
Details for Candidates
The British International School of Cracow in Wrocław is looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic teacher to fill our Secondary English Teacher vacancy for the 2021-2022 academic year.
The candidate will have the ability and experience to teach KS3 and IGCSE English and perhaps A-Level English as the need arises. The candidate must be capable of delivering quality instruction to pupils with mixed language levels and have excellent classroom organization and management skills. The candidate should be able to deliver a balanced and differentiated English curriculum to all pupils that is supportive and challenging.
For further information regarding the position, please download the application.
About BISC Wrocław
BISC Wrocław was founded in September 2006 to provide an international education for the growing expatriate community. Our curriculum at BISC Wrocław is based upon the British educational system for pupils between 5 to 18 years of age with pupils following the English National Curriculum.
Approximately 200 pupils attend BISC Wrocław who represent 22 countries. With the average class size of 16, the overall ambience throughout the school is warm, friendly and relaxed, yet at the same time academically demanding. BISC Wrocław takes great pride in offering a family-friendly environment with high learning expectations. Pupils at BISC Wrocław continually earn above-average results for IGCSE, A-Level and ISA examinations.
Teacher Qualifications
• A formal teaching qualification such as PGCE, BEd, MEd, Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent teaching qualification and evidence of in-service training
• A fluent English speaker who has experience delivering the English National Curriculum is preferable
• Capable of delivering quality instruction to pupils with mixed language levels
• Good teaching and communication skills, both written and verbal
How to Apply
Send a letter of application, CV including photo and the names and contact details of three professional referees to Mr Joe Peck, jpeck@bisc.wroclaw.pl.
Applications should be submitted by the closing date of 30 April 2021. The start date of the position is 1 September 2021.
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint sooner than the closing date should a suitable candidate come forward. As such, all interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.
Selection Process
All applications will be reviewed to identify the key skills and qualities we are looking for. These include:
• Appropriate teacher qualifications
• Relevant teaching experience
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school
• Commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people
• A passion for learning and developing young minds
• Willingness to extend past the teaching role and assist the school in non-teaching duties or extra-curricular activities
Short-listed candidates will be notified and will participate in an interview via Skype or Zoom.
Safeguarding
BISC Wrocław is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the following:
• The receipt of three satisfactory references (one of which must be from the Principal/Head of your current school)
• A police background check
• A pre-employment medical check-up
• Original ID documentation and teacher qualification certificates
For more information about the school, please visit our website: http://bisc.wroclaw.pl.
Attached documents
About British International School of Wroclaw
The British International School of Wrocław, BISC Wroclaw, is a mixed, mainstream, all-through, international, independent school in Poland. It accommodates approximately 150 students.
BISC Wroclaw was founded in September 2006. It operates another school in Krakow, Poland since 1995. It’s a full member of the Council of Overseas British International Schools, the European Council of International Schools and is fully accredited to offer Cambridge International and the Assessments & Qualifications Alliance exams.
Headteacher
Andy Harris
Visions and value
The school aims to help students become better – to become lifelong learners, with their interactions with others and to teach them to be global citizens. It strives to provide a broad and stimulating curriculum and environment for its students and to instil a sense of racial and cultural harmony throughout the school. The main values the school promotes are independence without selfishness, inner strength with compassion and a tolerant, open-minded attitude.
The curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum. In Key Stage One, a holistic educational programme is used to teach the pupils. After that the core subjects of literacy, maths and science are emphasised alongside music, art, P.E. and computing. Extra-curriculars include music and art. English is taught as an additional language and is registered with CIE and AQA, two English examination boards.
The school prides itself on hiring professional, high quality, English-speaking teachers who are just as enthusiastic about teaching as they are about learning and growing in their roles.
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