Teacher of History and Geography to Key Stages 3 & 4

Teacher of History and Geography to Key Stages 3 and 4

The position

St. Lawrence College, Athens, Greece is currently seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced History and Geography teacher as part of the expansion of the History and Geography departments in the school. 

Brief Job Description

The successful applicant will be responsible for the teaching of History and Geography to pupils in Key Stage 3 and to IGCSE pupils at Key Stage 4. He or she will work closely with the current Heads of Department and colleagues in all areas of the planning and delivery of Geography and History, including strengthening the schemes of work, creating and sourcing teaching aids, developing and implementing assessment tasks, promoting broader interest and enjoyment of these subjects.

St. Lawrence College places great importance on the excellence of the delivery of pastoral care and on the provision of extracurricular activities for all pupils. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to these vital spheres of British education fully and with enthusiasm. 

Brief Person Specification

In addition to appropriate teaching qualifications and, preferably, experience teaching Geography and/or History in a British school either in the UK or overseas, the successful applicant will possess outstanding subject knowledge, excellent communication skills and the stamina to realise the continual improvement of the teaching of this highly popular subject. 

The successful applicant will be available to work starting 29th August 2022.

Remuneration

The successful applicant will receive a competitive salary by standards of British education in Greece plus Christmas, Easter and summer bonuses as well as other benefits. The successful applicant will work in an outstanding modern educational environment within a 20-acre school campus set in the stunning natural surroundings of the suburbs in southern Athens. 

Application

Applicants should complete the TES standard application form and/or write to the Headmaster Mr Phil Holden enclosing a CV, at careers@slc.gr

A full recruitment pack is attached to this advertisement, containing 1. An introduction to the position. 2. A full job description. 3. A full person specification. 4. The St. Lawrence College ‘Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy’, 5. Our GDPR policy regarding the protection of applicants’ personal data during the recruitment process and 6. An electronic application form. Interested applicants should complete and return the application form as an attachment to the Headmaster, Phil Holden, at careers@slc.gr along with a covering letter and a current CV. The final deadline for applications is 09.00am (Athens time) Wednesday 23rd 

St. Lawrence College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers.