Teacher of Physics (with possibility of Head of Department) - Urca Site
The British School, Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- February 2025 (or sooner)
- Apply by:
- 9 September 2024
Job overview
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a talented and qualified Physics Teacher to join our diverse, enthusiastic and successful science department within the secondary section of the school. The school offers single and combined sciences at iGCSE as well as Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Environmental Systems & Societies at IB Diploma. Our science labs have been undergoing a refurbishment programme which will be completed by January 2025 and will ensure excellent facilities for the department moving forwards. The school can offer motivated students, collaborative colleagues, a competitive ex-pat package and a unique place to live and work.
Previous experience at IB and IGCSEs is not necessary but may be an advantage, as is the willingness/flexibility to teach across science subjects at Key stage 3 or 4.
For a candidate with the right level of experience there is the possibility of being made Head of Physics.
To apply, please send a letter of application, full curriculum vitae and the contact details of three referees by email to: applications@britishschool.g12.br
Website: www.britishschool.g12.br
Deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 9th September 2024. Early applications will be considered and we reserve the right to end the process early for the right candidate.
About The British School, Rio De Janeiro
- The British School, Rio De Janeiro
- Avenida Pasteur 429, Urca
- Rio de Janeiro
- 22290-240
- Brazil
About The British School, Rio de Janeiro
The British School, Rio de Janeiro (TBS) was founded in 1924 and is a co-educational, non-selective, non-denominational, international, non-profit school serving students from the ages of 2 to 18 years. The school has an enrolment of around 2160 students across 3 school sites in the city of Rio de Janeiro: Botafogo (Primary); Urca (Secondary); and Barra (Primary and Secondary). TBS is an international school catering for over 30 different nationalities, although the largest proportion of around 85% is Brazilian, or locals with dual-nationality. TBS is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), is a member of the Latin American Heads Conference (LAHC) and is an IB World School.
The British School, Rio de Janeiro follows: the International Primary Curriculum (including Early Years) in the Primary sections at Botafogo and Barra; the UK Key Stage 3 curriculum for students from 11 to 14 years of age; and Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma programme in the last 4 years of the Secondary sections in Urca and Barra. Apart from Portuguese and foreign languages, all classes are taught in English.
Values and Vision
The Core Values of The British School, Rio de Janeiro are; Compassion, Integrity and Determination. The school strives to inspire all students to achieve their full potential in an internationally minded, welcoming and inclusive learning environment. TBS aims to prepare students for life-long learning and to be ready to contribute positively to society. As well as the academic curriculum, the school places significant emphasis on a holistic learning experience through a wide range of extra-curricular and co-curricular programmes, such as sporting and cultural activities and community service.
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