Secondary Science Teacher - Ciudad de México - The Wingate School

Descripción

The Wingate School's Secondary school is looking to appoint a Secondary Science teacher for an August 2023 start.

In the academic year, the Secondary school will have a Form 5 group and school students will take IGCSE exams for the first time.

• First language English speakers with knowledge of the British curriculum and IGCSE courses and examinations. Knowledge of IB a strong advantage.
• Sound teacher qualifications. PGCE or equivalent.
• Fulltime Secondary school teaching experience.
• A cheerful, professional, hardworking and wellpresented person, capable of inspiring confidence in pupils and parents. Please note the school's dress code does not allow visible piercings or tattoos.
• An awareness of the demands of teaching in an international school and a commitment to fostering high academic achievement.
• Good communication and ICT skills.
• Commitment to the allround ethos of the School, including its cocurricular activities and School of Character approach.
• A person excited about the prospect of living in Latin America.

We offer:

• A competitive salary
• Initial 2 year contract, renewable by mutual consent
• Good benefits package including: private medical insurance, life insurance, taxfree supermarket vouchers, taxfree matched savings scheme, monthly housing allowance, annual flight allowance, paid personal days, 80% scholarships for children of staff, staff transport routes and/or onsite parking.
• The school also pays for Mexican social security and national pension scheme.
• Work visa sponsorship
• Settling in support for teachers who come in from abroad: flight for arrival into Mexico, initial 30 days of temporary housing, arrival grocery pack, airport pickup, assistance with opening a bank account
• Supportive school environment with opportunities for professional development
• Strong and broad academic programme

Teachers coming in with a family would also receive visa sponsorship and private medical insurance for the their spouse and/or children, as well as temporary housing suitable for a family.

All applicants should provide at least two professional referees. One of the them should be their current Head of School.

ABOUT THE WINGATE SCHOOL The Wingate School (TWS) is a British International School in Mexico City which offers an educational programme focussed on academic excellence, creativity and human formation.

The school aims to form a community of critical thinkers who have a multicultural perspective and social commitment.

TWS teaches the International Early Years Curriculum in Kinder, the International Primary Curriculum alongside Cambridge Primary Mathematics and English in Primary and the Cambridge curriculum in Secondary.

TWS is an accredited Cambridge International School.

The school is a member of the Latin American Heads Conference as well as the Alianza de Colegios Multiculturales de Mexico.

It was awarded the Foundation Level of British Council's International School Award and was named "One of the 10 best international schools in Latin America" by The Knowledge Review.

TWS is incorporated to the Mexican Ministry of Education (SEP).

Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.