Teacher of Design Technology/Food
St Andrews International High School
Malawi
- Expired
- Salary:
- Very competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 21 February 2020
Job overview
Established 1958
A Prestigious UK Curriculum School in the Warm Heart of Africa
The first Microsoft Academy in Malawi
The first BTEC School in Africa
Share our vision to be ‘A Leader of Education in Africa’
St Andrew’s International High School (SAIntS) is a high quality, non-selective, co-educational day and boarding school offering a quality education based on the English National Curriculum, to IGCSE, GCSE, BTEC, AS and A2 level.
We are a multi-ethnic, 11-18 school with over 450 students hailing from more than 40 different countries. The School has recently become a COBIS Compliant Member School.
The following position is available from September 2020.
Teacher of Design Technology/Food
We are seeking a dynamic teacher who is willing to add experience to the Design Technology Department as well as contribute fully to the outstanding extra-curricular programme on offer at SAIntS. You will be working within the
Creative Arts Faculty under an experienced Head of Faculty. Should you be sufficiently experienced then you may be considered for the position of Head of Department.
The two year contract offered includes a very competitive salary, gratuity payments, 50% Medical Aid, flights at the start and end of contract, free housing, school fees (junior or senior) and a 13th cheque at the end of each year. Applicants for this post must be suitably qualified with a relevant degree and teaching qualification. The ability to teach design technology to A2 and experience of teaching food technology are highly desirable.
The application form, job description and person specification can be viewed and downloaded at
www.saints.mw/join-us/staff-vacancies/ or requested via email from jobs@saints.mw. If you wish to apply please complete the application form (including the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your present employer and one of whom must have known you for a minimum of 5 years) and email it along with a short covering letter, to The Head Teacher at jobs@saints.mw. Applications may also be delivered by hand to St. Andrew’s International High School, Brereton Drive, Private Bag 211, Blantyre, Malawi.
Closing deadline for applications is Friday 21st February 2020. Shortlisting and interviews shall take place soon afterwards.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous safeguarding checks are undertaken before staff begin work at SAIntS.
SAIntS: Endless opportunities
About St Andrews International High School
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St Andrew’s International High School is a mixed, non-selective, independent secondary school with sixth form and boarding in Malawi, serving students from the age of 11-18. The secondary school, situated in Blantyre has over 500 students on record, from over 30 different nationalities.
St Andrew’s International High School welcomed its first pupils in 1938. The secondary school follows the British curriculum, adapted to a Malawian context. In Year 9, students work towards their IGCSE exams or BTEC level 2 qualifications, followed by A levels or BTEC level 3. The school holds title as the first BTEC School in Africa. Facilities include a recording studio, radio station, library, swimming pool, sports courts and dedicated teaching blocks.
Headteacher
Sarah Samanyika
Values and vision
St Andrew’s International High School’s vision is to be “a leader of education in Africa.” The secondary school is proud of its international community, allowing for students to benefit from being complete global citizens by working together and gaining new cultural experiences throughout their education. Teachers are dedicated to providing pupils with an outstanding education where they can reach their full potential and succeed across the curriculum. Pupils are encouraged to pursue their interests and nurture their skills and talents, and are invited to get involved in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. These include sports clubs, community projects, sports trips and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Parents are encouraged to play an active role in their children’s education so that pupils benefit from a strong support network both in class and during their home life.
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