General Science Teacher (Key Stage 3 - Physics, Biology, and Chemistry)
King's College School Latvia
Latvia
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive salary + benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025 or August 2025
- Apply by:
- 31 July 2025
Job overview
ROLE SUMMARY:
King’s College British School of Latvia seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic General Science Teacher to join our exceptional team. This role involves teaching Physics, Biology, and Chemistry to Key Stage 3 students. You will work with well-behaved, motivated students in a highly resourced department with excellent facilities. This position offers a competitive salary, relocation allowance, private health insurance, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Our Science department leads the way in utilizing the Global Study Platform (Canvas) and integrating VR and AR technologies, making this an exciting time to join our forward-thinking team. This vacancy has arisen due to restructuring to provide additional leadership time for senior leaders.
The position has arisen due to restructuring to provide additional leadership time for senior leaders in the school.
Ideally the candidate will be available to start as soon as possible although the school is prepared to wait until August 2025 for the right candidate.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and deliver high-quality General Science lessons to Key Stage 3 students.
- Use the Canvas learning platform effectively to structure and deliver lessons.
- Incorporate VR and AR technologies to enhance student learning.
- Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including SEN and high-achieving students.
- Develop engaging and innovative curriculum content in line with school objectives.
- Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment.
- Engage in pastoral duties, promoting student welfare and development.
- Contribute to the wider school community, including trips and extracurricular activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues to promote best practices and continuous improvement.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- A recognized teaching qualification and relevant degree in Science.
- Experience teaching Physics, Biology, and Chemistry at Key Stage 3 level.
- A growth mindset and commitment to continuous professional development.
- Strong classroom management skills and the ability to foster a positive learning environment.
- Experience or interest in integrating technology, such as Canvas, VR, and AR, into teaching.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A passion for science and the ability to inspire and motivate students.
- A commitment to embracing and integrating Latvian culture into school activities.
- A team-oriented attitude and willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school.
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.
About King's College School Latvia
- King's College School Latvia
- Turaidas iela 1, Pinki, Babites Pagasts
- Marupes Novads
- LV-2107
- Latvia
Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group
Our mission is to provide high quality British International education that delivers a transformative learning experience to all our pupils.
Engaging and effective teaching based on our core values and the best, most up-to-date UK educational practice enables children at our schools to achieve their academic ambitions and lifetime careers. At the same time we nurture their individual talents and emphasise the importance of educating the whole child with attention to their physical, emotional and social development.
We are determined to make a positive difference to the future of our pupils and their families and the careers of our staff, as well as contributing to the wider community.
About Us
The school opened its doors in August 2017 and is the first British school in the country. Sitting on a site occupying 20,000 m2 within the Saliena development in Riga, Latvia’s capital city, the school offers the local and surrounding communities the opportunity to benefit from a quality British education, the hallmark of King’s College.
The school educates students from 2-18 years. All year groups consist of 2 or 3 classes creating a highly collaborative environment.
At King’s College our pupils study in the British curriculum which is renowned globally as being the gold star of educational systems. Pupils learn through hands-on practical experiences that aim to enrich the whole child’s growth. The school is authorised to offer the IBDP in Years 12 and 13.
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