Teacher of Chemistry (Pinheiros)
with the possibility of Head of Faculty for the right candidate
Responsible to:
Heads of Faculty and/or Department | Director of Studies and/or IB Diploma Coordinator
St. Nicholas School is seeking to appoint a teacher of Chemistry for the secondary section of the Pinheiros campus. Applicants will have three or more years’ experience and enjoy working in a highly stimulating and dynamic international environment. Appropriately experienced candidates may wish to apply for the Head of Science Faculty position. St Nicholas is committed to diversity. All applications will be screened for safeguarding and suitability to work with young people.
Our mission statement is central to our beliefs about learning and we work as a team to meet these principles for all learners.
Teacher of Chemistry
St.
Nicholas School is seeking to appoint a teacher of Chemistry to guide young
learners up to IB Diploma level. Current IB Diploma experience or experience
teaching Chemistry post 16 is highly advantageous. Regardless of experience
candidates will commit to the IB Diploma and be
willing to contribute to Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essays and CAS.
The Science
faculty is collegial and well-managed. The
current team shares ideas, resources and experiences to create and sustain a
collaborative ethos. In Grades 6 to 9 the department has designed an
inquiry-based, progressive, thematic course that promotes understanding and
transfer of knowledge and skills in meaningful situations. In years 9 and 10
the course is based on IGCSE Coordinated Science. In Grades 11 and 12
Biology, Chemistry and Physics are offered at Standard and Higher Level.
Results at IGCSE and Diploma are very good. Science is compulsory in all years
from Grades 6 to 12 and all learners take at least one science at IB Diploma.
ICT provision in the department is very good with 6 purpose-built labs with
good technology access and close to 1:1 Chromebook provision. The
department has led the school in its effective use of Google Classroom to
organise resources and tasks.
Candidates are expected to have:
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A university degree and evidence of recent professional learning.
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An internationally recognised teaching qualification
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A willingness to learn and develop and contribute to the learning of the
community.
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A commitment to inquiry-based learning and concept-based learning
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A belief that all young learners are able to learn and can contribute to
the community.
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A commitment to international mindedness and IB teaching philosophy (www.ibo.org)
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A positive and optimistic attitude to learning.
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Additional qualities to add to the school community
Employment: St. Nicholas offers
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A
competitive salary paid in Reais
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Private
medical plan
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Professional
development opportunities
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Fantastic
students
The safe recruitment of teaching staff is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in international schools. St Nicholas School is committed to safeguarding all children and promoting safer recruitment practices. The School expects all people involved in recruitment to share this commitment.
Letter of
application should be addressed to Nicholas Thody and accompanied by a
curriculum vitae and the names of three referees. Please send to recruitment@stnicholas.com.br
The deadline for application is the 1st of February 2022. Early applications are welcome.
The school commits to safeguarding all members of the community and all staff share in this commitment. References will be checked for all shortlisted candidates. Successful candidates will provide proof of qualifications, submit to complete and rigorous safeguarding checks.
General
To maintain ethical and professional standards in
attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct, meeting deadlines and the general
fulfilment of responsibilities.
The Secondary Section forms part of the wider St
Nicholas community and all community members are expected to contribute
positively to the whole community and take a full part in school life.
Contribute enthusiastically and effectively to the ECA programme.
Professional Knowledge
To have secure pedagogical knowledge and
understanding and be familiar with current educational practice and
developments.
To understand the school’s beliefs about learning
and promote the conditions to ignite a passion for learning.
To know and understand the school’s philosophy.
Planning
To be responsible for the planning, preparation,
organisation of learning based on appropriate curriculum documentation and
knowledge of the learners’ needs.
To plan well-paced, meaningful lessons that take
into account different learning styles and the differing levels of each
learners’ academic, emotional and cognitive development.
To effectively deploy Learning Support Specialists
and other professionals connected to the learning of each learner.
Work collaboratively to produce medium and
short-term planning which promotes learning.
To contribute to individual and collaborative plans
on Atlas.
Practice and learning
To use a range and balance of strategies carefully
selected for effectiveness and the needs of the group.
To effectively use ICT and 21st-century
communication tools for learning and assessing.
To engage in daily practice consistent with the
philosophy of the school emphasising an inquiry-based approach and promoting
the IBO’s learner profile.
To manage the learning environment in a way that
learners are motivated and active participants in the process, developing
autonomy and respect for themselves and others.
To create an organised and stimulating learning
atmosphere, where the environment becomes an effective tool for learning.
To set home learning in accordance with school
policy, considering the individual needs of the students.
To encourage respect in all parts of the learning
environment.
Assessment
To use a wide range and balance of purposefully
selected assessment strategies in line with the school’s assessment policy to
evaluate learning and inform future learning.
To keep appropriate and systematic records of
learning, development and achievement, to provide evidence of the range of
activities and progress over time.
To identify and support all learners appropriately.
To support the external assessment process in all
ways.
Reporting
Through scheduled parent meetings and the school
reporting system, keep parents informed of the progress and attainment of their
children and advise on the needs of the learner.
Communication
To liaise with the Class Tutors and the Pastoral
Team, keeping them informed of individual learner progress.
To liaise with the Head of Faculty and the Learning
Support Departments where appropriate.
To attend and contribute positively to all relevant
school meetings.
Professional Development
To be responsible for your own learning.
To actively participate to the PLCs within the
school
Attend Professional Development courses where
appropriate.
To maintain professional relationships with pupils,
teaching colleagues and support staff.
Other
To be part of a Pastoral Team and perform the
duties of a Class Tutor.
To perform break and lunch duties and to cover for
absent colleagues.
To carry out additional duties that might
reasonably be asked.
You will bring:
- Passion and enthusiasm and a belief that everyone can learn
- A commitment to inquiry-based learning
- A commitment to international-mindedness and IB teaching philosophy
(www.ibo.org)
- Curiosity, humility and a desire to learn
- Additional qualities to add to the school community
Para aplicar, candidatos devem enviar CV para recruitment@stnicholas.com.br.
*If you haven’t found a position that fit with your profile, please send us letter of application, a CV and the name of two referees should be addressed to recruitment@stnicholas.com.