Teacher of Geography (to start Jan 2025)
British School of Bahrain
Bahrain
- New
- Salary:
- Highly competitive salary plus full overseas expat benefits and up to 2 free child places
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2024
Job overview
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 110 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.
In over 25 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.
ROLE SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Head of Senior School, we are seeking an outstanding, committed and energetic Teacher of Geography to join the British School of Bahrain to start in January 2025. The candidate must be a team player and must have a passion for achieving the highest levels of learning and a culture of excellence for themselves and their students.
The British School of Bahrain
https://britishschoolbahrain.com/about-us/prospectus
We are BSB, a school with its roots in the historic and culturally rich country of Bahrain, which is now growing within the global community. Join us on this journey.
The British School of Bahrain is committed to providing a high-quality, international education for students in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are a selective, coeducational, independent Nursery-through-Year 13 school. Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with some adaptations to the local context and offers IGCSE and A-Level/BTEC examinations. While the language of academic instruction is English, we are a truly international school, and our pupils and staff come from over 82 different nationalities. The school has 2900 students on roll aged 3-18, it has a warm feel to it, and there is a sense of fun. Most importantly, our students are a joy to teach.
Teaching and Learning at BSB
BSB is a member of the Inspired global group of schools, which aspires to the highest standards in private education. Integrating innovative, challenging and enriching programmes in the academic curriculum, performing arts and sport is central to the Inspired approach.
Judged as ‘Outstanding’ in both our most recent BSO and BQA inspections, we have high expectations of our students throughout their educational journey. Our aim is to provide our graduating students with a passport to the best universities, colleges and careers around the world.
JOB PROFILE
The successful candidate will be experienced in delivering GCSE and A Level Geography to highly motivated and talented students striving for places at some of the world's top Universities. He/she will ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet the varying learning and social needs of the children in accordance with the school requirements; and ensure that all subjects to be taught provide coverage, progression and continuity.
Applicants will be academically able, with a degree in the subject, and they will also be enthusiastic and collegiate teachers. Involvement in the wider life of this outstandingly successful British School is expected.
All teachers are expected to facilitate and maximise the academic progress and pastoral welfare of each assigned student. All teachers have clear teaching, pastoral, and administrative roles as well as an expectation for the commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• Place the individual child at the centre of everything that they do.
• A passion for achieving high levels of learning and a team player
• Prioritise happiness, enjoyment and a sense of fun in their work and lessons.
• A relevant degree, PGCE or BEd or the equivalent.
• A passion for their subject and pedagogical development.
• Confidence in the use of ICT in teaching.
• High expectations and aspirations for all students.
• A demonstratable commitment to the overall development of young people.
• An Enhanced Disclosure/DBS/ACRO Police Check or equivalent, and who is committed to the welfare of all children.
To be considered for this position, you will need to meet our qualifications and experience requirements.
In return, we offer an attractive expatriate remuneration package, including a competitive tax-free salary, housing allowance, health insurance, annual flight and relocation assistance, and 2 free places for children.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The British School of Bahrain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will undergo rigorous child protection screening including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.
To apply for this role, please click this link: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job/Bahrain-Teacher-of-Geography/802173402/
For non-local applicants, interviews will take place via Zoom. Applicants will be invited to conduct two interviews, one with the Executive Headmaster and the other with the Head of School and their Senior Leadership Team.
We request references for all candidates that we invite to interview.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Visit our website for more information, please click https://www.britishschoolbahrain.com/
Attached documents
About British School of Bahrain
Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with over 110 premium private schools spanning five continents providing premium education to over 85,000 students ensuring they all receive a first-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
We offer you the chance to work/live in an exciting new location, collaborate with passionate educators, develop your skills, and grow in a role that inspires you.
Please visit our careers site for further information and to see our latest opportunities - https://careers.inspirededu.com/
The British School of Bahrain has an international reputation for pastoral excellence and academic success combined with exceptional co-curricular achievements. The School is a supportive, collegial and ambitious environment that maintains its sense of fun and happiness.
The British School of Bahrain was established in Adliya in 1995 to provide a British education within Bahrain. We were founded as a school with a family feel that supported individual students through outstanding pastoral care. Over the last 25 years, some elements, including our location, have changed, but our philosophy to treat every child as an individual and make them feel part of our family is still at our core. The British School of Bahrain benefits considerably from being a proud member of Inspired, a leading global schools group operating on five continents with over 110 schools worldwide. By being a member of Inspired, the British School of Bahrain is able to access partnerships and programmes which individual schools cannot access
At its core, BSB prides itself on its caring environment in which every pupil is able to grow personally and academically into the leaders of the future. As a school, we strive to achieve the very best outcomes for pupils in all areas of school life through genuine, personalised education.
While BSB follows a British National Curriculum model, it is a truly international school that derives its identity from both the wonderful country of Bahrain and the large extensive range of nationalities (90) that make up our School. The School prides itself on its close relationship with its parents, and we work collaboratively to create a nurturing environment that allows every student to fulfil their potential. The British School of Bahrain’s credo is to place the student at the centre of their own education, as expressed in the school’s vision: Excellence, Responsibility, Individuality.
Executive Head of School
Liz Stanley
Vision and School Ethos
The British School of Bahrain (BSB) aims to continue to be a proud member of the Inspired group of schools as the leading school in Bahrain, offering a world-class education, rooted in character-forming values while maintaining the schools’ positive pupil-centred ethos.
We aspire to continue to be a dynamic school that students, staff, parents and alumni are proud to be associated with. The school will continue to guarantee the highest possible pastoral and academic development for students who aspire to be global leaders in their chosen field. BSB will maintain its ethos of innovation and the achievement of high academic results through added value and will achieve this while maintaining the school’s personal feel and prioritising the happiness of all BSB community members.
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