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Humanities Teacher (History and Geography)

Responsibilities

  • Teach across the full age range from year 8 to year 11
  • Teach a standard timetable allocation  around 30 out of 35 of 50 minutes in a five-day timetable cycle)
  • Play a role in the extra-curricular life of the Department, including contributing to off-timetable meetings, committee work, competitions, etc.
  • Make a positive contribution to the efficient running of the Department, including setting and marking examinations, attending departmental meetings, undertaking administrative and other tasks as delegated by the Head of Department
  • Enhance  the  quality  of  teaching  and  learning  in  the  Department, through  sharing resources  and  good  practice,  lesson observation,  collaborative  teaching,  mentoring  and  active participation in continuing professional development
  • Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of children
  • Support the school’s aims and objectives for teaching and learning
  • Adhere to and promote all School policies and procedures
  • Beyond the Classroom

 

Posted: May 2019
This is a Direct to School Job

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LocationErbil, Iraq
Start DateAugust 2019
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelMiddle School, High School
Monthly SalaryUSD 1800 - 2400
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Single Accommodation
  • Transportation(School Bus Shuttle)
  • 1 Flight ticket per year up to $600
  • Visa and residency will be provided from us
  • Free Tax

 

Here are some interesting facts about the city and living in Erbil city  

  • Erbil is the 5th Safest city and is located in the most stable region of the country in the World -Google 
  • Cost of living is relatively low compared to the US, England
  • Lucrative contract-12 months-but work 10.5 months only
  • Longevity bonus
  • There are both government funded and privately run hospitals in Erbil that cover a wide range of specialties

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Australia

About the School

BISK aims to ensure that our students grow to become “Lifelong Learners.” We scaffold their development to help them become knowledgeable individuals who are principled, creative, open-minded, balanced, unique and most importantly, happy citizens. BISK provides a rich British curriculum that promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, emotional and physical development of students at the school and prepares the students with the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences for later life. BISK ensures that its students understand the Kurdish culture whilst educating them about other cultures through its global curriculum, which in turn helps to build tolerant and respectful young people. BISK instills the values of honesty, respect, self confidence, equality and self control in its students through the lessons we teach in the classroom. BISK provides an integrated education to its students, that is strong, and that has a well established base in physical, social and emotional aspects at an international level. BISK students attain an internationally recognised qualifications that allows them to study further anywhere in the world. Our students can achieve a Cambridge certified IGCSE certificate or an A/S and A level certificate. BISK creates opportunities for its students in the subjects of active learning, of thinking outside the box, creative thinking and acting independently. It creates a sense of belonging to the school, its traditions, and is oriented towards a mutually respectful environment. BISK grows each year from strength to strength and evolves through time to ensure that the curriculum is current, relevant and up to date. We pride ourselves on the multicultural environment that we have at BISK.