Secondary Biology and Science Teacher
Cambridge College, Lima
Peru
- Expired
- Salary:
- Attractive compensation, health insurance, relocation, good working environment.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 10/02/2025
- Apply by:
- 10 October 2024
Job overview
We are looking for a passionate and innovative Secondary Biology and Science Teacher to join the Science department in an exciting new phase of the school´s development. Starting in February 2025. The candidate will be confident and have the ability to teach across all secondary including IGCSE and IBDP levels.
Cambridge College currently prepares students for IGCSE and the IB Diploma programme. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced (I)GCSE and/or IB practitioners.
Cambridge College is proud to be a member of Inspired, an international group of over 115 premium schools educating over 85,000 students across 24+ countries. Inspired schools are designed to inspire students to achieve their maximum potential in a nurturing, progressive academic environment.
A member of the Latin American Heads’ Conference (LAHC) and British Schools of Peru (BSP), Cambridge College is one of the leading co-educational schools in Peru serving more than 1,200 students from 2-18 years of age.
The successful candidate will be a team player with the experience to teach throughout the Middle and Senior School.
The successful candidate should have:
• Relevant degree, with UK PGCE, or other teaching qualification.
• Minimum of four years’ teaching experience.
• Be a positive and enthusiastic member of the staff room.
• Experience of the English National Curriculum and (I)GCSE and/or IB syllabuses is desirable.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A proven track record of excellent classroom and pedagogical practice.
• Ability to contribute to our extra-curricular activities programme.
• The flexibility and to work in groups across curriculum subjects and across key stages.
• A team player who will help develop new initiatives to enhance the Science curriculum.
• The school offers an attractive salary, return flights, medical cover, baggage and settling-in allowances.
Cambridge College Lima is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, reference checks with previous employers and, where applicable, Barred List and Prohibition checks.
You must meet the following requirements for a visa or working permit:
- 4 years teaching experience
- Teacher's degree or qualification to educate
- PGCE or PGDE, UK Qualified Teacher Status or similar teaching qualification
- Proficient in English
To apply for this position please complete the online application or submit a full letter of application and CV with a minimum of two referees (one of which must be your current Head of School/Principal).
Closing date for applications: 31st December 2024.
NB: We recommend early applications from interested candidates as Cambridge College Lima reserves the right to appoint earlier than the stated deadline.
Information about the school can be found at http://cambridge.edu.pe.
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About Cambridge College, Lima
- Cambridge College, Lima
- Alameda de Molinos Urb., La Encantada de Villa 728, Chorrillos
- Lima
- Peru
Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group
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Cambridge College Lima is a world-class school for a global family of 2-18 year olds, which focuses on nurturing and developing each child as an individual. Nestling in a green and vibrant suburban campus, a community of more than 1000 pupils enjoy the close individual attention, academic and cultural opportunities and excellent sporting and arts facilities that the school provides.
The school´s vision is to employ sound up-to-date pedagogical methodologies, together with leading-edge technology, to provide an education of internationally recognised academic excellence; at the same time, offering opportunities to develop sporting, artistic and talented individuals whilst actively promoting a caring attitude towards the environment and the community.
Cambridge College is a member of the British Schools of Peru (BSP), a group of 7 British founded schools located in Peru, and of the Latin American Heads Conference (LAHC), an association of more than 40 schools from all regions of Latin America.
The school follows the Peruvian curriculum and offers a bilingual education in line with the British system. In the Primary school, the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Cambridge Primary programme in English, Maths and Science is followed, which leads to external evaluation at the end of Primary. Humanities subjects are also taught through the English language.
In Secondary, students study a wide range of subjects that lead towards Cambridge IGCSE, and then AS Level examinations as part of the CIE Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE).
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