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History Teacher

school
St. Andrew's International High School
location
Blantyre, Malawi
salary
US 2350 - 3750 a month
Start date
Start August 2019
2 years
1
  • Middle School, High School
  • Licensed Teacher
  • Bachelor
  • 2 years of teaching experience
  • History
  • Teaching Credential/License
  • Qualifications
    • Good degree or equivalent in History
    • PGCE preferred
    • Must be familiar with the UK curriculum 
  • Experience
    • Experience of teaching History to GCSE, AS and A2 level
    • Experience of having responsibility within the department an advantage
    • Experience in organising or taking part in field trips
    • Experience of using baseline data in teaching
    • Experience of curricular development
    • Evidence of systematic professional development
  • Skills & Personal Competencies
    • An excellent teacher
    • A team player
    • Has the ability to inspire students 
    • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Ability to motivate students to realise their potential academically and personally 
    • Ability to maintain a high profile for History within the life of the school and to foster an enthusiasm for it
    • Good organisational and administrative skills - able to meet deadlines
    • Commitment to maintaining the cring and supportive ethos of the school
    • Commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people
    • Able to contribute to extracurricular activities
    • Sense of humour
    • Willingness to go the extra mile
    • ICT lierate 
  • Knowledge
    • Strong knowledge base in History and recent developments in the subject
    • Working knowledge of national curriculum level and programmes of study
    • Should be au fait with assessment for learning and personalised learning
    • Should be familiar with the use of baseline data e.g. SATs, CATS

The two year contract offered includes a very competitive salary, gratuity payments, 50% Medical Aid, flights at start and end of contract, free housing, and a 13th cheque at the end of each year. 

There are approximately 13 weeks of non-contact, holiday (vacation) time.

Responsibilities: 

Teaching

  • Teaching history at KS3, GCSE, AS and A2 levels
  • Ensure coverage of SoW with continuity and progression
  • Ensure that your students are aware of the aims and objectives of the subject matter, and of the teaching and learning sequences
  • Be responsible for your own standards of work in history.  This will involve self-evaluation of your planning, preparation, teaching and assessment of work within an agreed departmental policy including the regular setting and marking of homework
  • To regularly assess using both formative and summative strategies
  • Establishing clear targets for your students in line with whole school policies
  • Ensure student discipline within your classes
  • Ensure there is  an effective and stimulating environment for the teaching and learning of the subject in your classes
  • Ensuring that there is a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed
  • To undertake an appropriate teaching load of about 21 hours per week (inc. form time).
  • To help plan and deliver courses of study that are in keeping with the department’s policies in terms of content and methodology
  • ABOVE ALL teach so that your students enjoy the subject and can reach their potential

Professional Development

  • To keep a professional portfolio up to date
  • To participate actively in professional development to meet both school and individual needs
  • To keep up to date with recent curriculum developments in your subject area

Supervision

  • To cover for absent colleagues
  • To invigilate as and when required during examinations

Special Needs 

  • To be aware of information from and act on recommendations from the Learning Support dept. regarding pupils whom you teach

Reporting 

  • Write quality subject reports for your students according to the school assessment timetable
  • Fulfill all administrative tasks to deadlines

 

SAIntS 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 in place at our school.

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

St. Andrew’s International High School (SAIntS) is a well established, British International School in the Warm Heart of Africa.  We are celebrating our 60th (Diamond) Anniversary this year and look forward to another 60 years of Leading Education in Africa.  The School is located in the Southern Region of Malawi in Blantyre, the commercial capital of Malawi.  It is set on a very large campus with plenty of space, but close to the centre of the city.  The school role is approximately 510, with 100 students staying in the on-site boarding houses.

SAIntS is a COBIS School and year on year students gain outstanding iGCSE and A Level results both in terms of progress and attainment.

The School offers students a full and rounded education based on a British curriculum adapted to a Malawian context.  We balance our rigorous academic programme with a wide range of activities and sports to support our aim of realising the full potential of each individual. Entry to the school is non-selective, though once admitted, we test students so that we have the best understanding of their needs.

In Years 7 to 9, we follow the English National Curriculum as a foundation to internationally recognised external exams in Years 10 and 11. At the end of Year 9, students elect to study nine subjects which they follow for two-years, leading to iGCSE or the equivalent BTEC level 2 qualifications. Students progressing to Year 12 then follow AS level or BTEC level 2/3 studies..

SAIntS also has a variety of systems to help ensure success and achivement. We have specialist Learning Support teachers and Pastoral & House systems which provide a secure framework to nurture and guide students as they develop into future leaders.

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job
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