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High School Science Teacher

British School of Madagascar

Antananarivo, Madagascar

Shared accommodation including electricity, water and fibre-optic Wi-Fi

1 Round Trip ticket: Country of origin-Madagascar

Start date: September 2024

Job
School

Contract Length: 10 months

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

University Graduate, Licensed Teacher, Director/Principal, District/Regional Level Administrator, ESL Instructor

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 0 year of teaching experience
Major: Scientific Discipline
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours
TESL/TEFL Certificate
TESL/TEFL Diploma Level
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand

Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications:

Fluent English speaker
Passionate about Science
Studied a Science related subject at university
Experience working in multicultural and multilingual settings is desirable
Minimum 100 hours of TEFL certification or teaching credentials/license

Job Benefits:

£1100 per month salary
Salary paid via PAYE system (UK residents only)
All school holidays and bank holidays as paid leave (Minimum of 8 weeks per year)
Arrangement and payment of visa documentation
Shared car
Medical cover
House cleaning service
Access to chauffeur service

Job Description:

Contracted hours:

Monday-Thursday: 7:30-16:30
Friday: 7:30-15:00 (for at least 50% of working Fridays, the end of the day is 12:30)

Teaching hours per week:

20 hours

Main Duties and Responsibilities :

To deliver the Pearson iLowerSecondary Science curriculum to high school students (Years 7-9) (all lesson plans provided).
To utilize the school's laboratory to maximize student's scientific development
To assess, record, and report on the development of the students in the class, in conjunction with our academic administrators and the SLT
To work as a part of the upper school team and carry out essential administrative duties as required by the SLT
To maintain a stimulating and positive learning environment
To set expectations for students using clear and constructive feedback
To deploy teaching assistants effectively to support the learning process

Wider School Responsibilities:

Participate in appropriate meetings with parents and colleagues
Promote proper safeguarding practices and care for the health and safety of students
Contribute to the development of policy and the growth of the school
To host 1, 45-minute after-school club per week
To carry out a share of supervisory duties as per published rotas

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

The British School of Madagascar is a fast-growing learning community situated in the heart of the bustling capital Antananarivo. We opened our doors in September 2014 with 20 students and 1 school building and now boast over 250 students and 5 school buildings, covering education from 2 to 18 years old.

We are a part of the small, but growing English-speaking population in Madagascar and ensure that all our teachers are well-integrated to create a strong community feeling.

Our philosophy is based on equipping students with the necessary skills to become independent-thinking global citizens of the future. We focus on a child-centred approach, immersing students in the English language and British culture.

Our mission is to fulfil the potential of each child by allowing them to learn through the world-beating Pearson Curriculum and our varied and engaging extra-curricular program.

In Madagascar, we stand alone in offering our unique curriculum that promotes excellence and the holistic development of all our students.

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This is a Direct to School Job

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