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High School Science Teacher

Job Description:

The British School of Madagascar, established in 2014, is a rapidly growing English curriculum school situated in the heart of the bustling capital, Antananarivo.

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher to deliver the Pearson lower secondary curriculum for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

Working Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 7:45-15:30 (1 early duty from 7:30 and 1 late duty until 16:30 per week)

Friday: 7:45-12:30 (3 late duties per term until 15:00 to supervise after-school clubs)

Teaching Hours:

18 hours per week

Main Duties and Responsibilities :

To deliver the Pearson international Lower Secondary Science curriculum to high school students (lesson plans are 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 basic 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 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

Posted: June 2022

This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

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Location	Antananarivo, Madagascar
Start Date	September 2022
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher, University Graduate, ESL Instructor
Student Level	Middle School, High School
Monthly Salary	USD 1010 - 1115
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

£808 P/M base salary and £890 P/M salary upon presenting a relevant post-graduate educational qualification
Salary paid through the UK PAYE system (for British citizens only)
8 weeks of paid school holiday leave + all bank holidays as paid leave
Arrangement and payment of visa documentation
Shared car
Medical cover
House cleaning service
Access to chauffeur service
End of year bonus worth up to 120% of a monthly salary

Qualifications and Requirements

Education Required	Bachelor
Major	Scientific Discipline
Additional School Requirements
Fluent English speaker Passionate about Science Studied a Science related discipline at university Experience working in multicultural and multilingual settings is desirable Minimum 100 hours TEFL certification or teaching credentials/license

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 200 students and 4 school buildings, covering education from 2 to 18 years old. We are a part of the small, but growing British 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, where we immerse students in the English language and British culture. Our mission is to fulfill the potential of each child by allowing them to learn through the world-beating English 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.