Physics Teacher
King's College School Latvia
Latvia
- Salary:
- Competitive salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2025
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2025
Job overview
ROLE SUMMARY:
King's College Latvia is an International School situated on the outskirts of the culturally vibrant capital city of Riga.
Established six years ago, King's College Latvia has seen rapid growth in student numbers. The school has excellent sporting facilities for its size including outside sports areas, two swimming pools, a weights gym, a dance room and a large multi-purpose indoor gymnasium. We actively encourage experiential learning outside the classroom and frequently use a private forest situated near the school grounds to support curricular learning.
As one of the leading international schools within the Baltics, we are committed to high academic achievement, alongside exceptional pastoral care. Our team share these core values and are committed to implementing our vision of excellence across the school.
We are looking for a Teacher of Physics to join us in August 2025.
In addition to your interest in this role, you might also be interested in our annual in-person global career event, taking place in London on Saturday 18th January 2025. This school and up to 35 other schools from across the UK and international Inspired Education network will be attending and looking to speak to people seeking a new teaching role from August 2025. For more information and to register your interest in the event, please click here: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/3761/
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan prepare and present interesting and exciting Physics lessons.
- Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing, and which promotes engaged learning.
- Behave in a professional manner regarding punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and students’ homework.
- Evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.
- Be open to continuously develop ones teaching through personal and school wide professional development.
- Produce resources of a high standard for students.
- Attend all special occasions at the discretion of the relevant Head.
- Set and mark exams and all other forms of student evaluation.
- The post holder is required to undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head/line manager determine.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- A proactive and independent attitude to work
- Displays growth mindset and is solution focused
- A life long learner who is committed to their own personal development
- A positive team oriented attitude
- A “learner focused” teacher who is passionate about their subject
- An innovative practitioner who embraces technology and new thinking in their teaching
- A commitment to integration within Latvian culture and to incorporate the local events into teaching
- A friendly and warm demeanour
- A whole school attitude which means that recognition is shown to all
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
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About King’s College School Latvia
Our school is part of the Inspired Education Group, a global leader in premium international education.
We offer the chance to work in a vibrant and culturally rich location, collaborate with talented educators, and inspire young learners while developing your career in a supportive, innovative environment.
Please visit our careers site for further information and to explore our latest opportunities: https://careers.inspirededu.com/.
A Message from the Head of School, Adele Stanford
"Welcome to King’s College School Latvia. We take pride in being the first British school in Latvia, offering an exceptional international education. Located in Riga’s beautiful Saliena development, our campus provides outstanding facilities for students aged 3 to 18 years.
Our curriculum combines the renowned British education system with a focus on hands-on, practical learning experiences that nurture the whole child. We follow the English National Curriculum, tailored to meet the needs of our international students, progressing to Cambridge IGCSEs in Years 10 and 11, and culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Years 12 and 13.
At King’s College School Latvia, we are passionate about empowering students to achieve their academic ambitions while cultivating their individual talents and emotional, physical, and social development. We warmly invite you to join our dedicated team and help us continue making a transformative impact in education."
About Us
Opened in August 2017, King’s College School Latvia is the country’s first British school, offering a transformative education to students in a collaborative and engaging environment. Our state-of-the-art campus spans 20,000 m² in Riga, Latvia’s capital city, and serves students aged 2-18.
The school delivers the British curriculum, globally recognised for its academic excellence, culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Years 12 and 13. Our students thrive in a supportive community where teaching emphasises academic achievement, creativity, and well-rounded personal development.
We are proud to offer:
- A close-knit learning environment with small class sizes and dedicated teaching teams.
- Hands-on, practical learning experiences designed to nurture each child’s growth.
- A dynamic mix of academic rigour, sports, and performing & creative arts.
Build a career with Inspired Education
Inspired schools are rooted in the unique cultures of their locations, offering opportunities to collaborate within a global network while making a local impact. Our schools foster progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environments that empower students to excel.
Through our focus on the three pillars of education—academic excellence, sports, and performing & creative arts—we help students achieve outstanding results and grow into confident, multi-skilled individuals ready to thrive in a modern world.
If you’re passionate about education and want to be part of a team that transforms lives, we’d love to hear from you. Visit our careers site to learn more: https://careers.inspirededu.com/.
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