Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by: 6 December 2024
Job overview St. Peter's International School is an international school that provides a competitive, high-quality response to the needs of a diverse population. Our fundamental principles are centered on the integral development of the child, valuing academic and professional success, based on attitudes, practices and values that contribute to the growth of the individual.
This is an exciting time to join the team as we are designing our growth roadmap and new staff will be able to actively participate in this project. While this is an organisation committed to academic excellence, we believe that this is only possible if we are also committed to the personal and professional growth of our staff.
All staff at St. Peter's are actively involved in the pastoral life of the school. The role will also offer the opportunity for contribution to co-curricular clubs and enrichment.
To join our team in January 2025, we are looking for a well-qualified and talented Head of Mathematics and Mathematics Teacher, to teach Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics, IGCSE Mathematics and IB DP Mathematics.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: In addition to the responsibilities of a teacher, the Head of Mathematics will be responsible for:
Promote Mathematics : Engage students and staff in initiatives highlighting the importance and relevance of mathematics.
Smooth Curriculum Transition : Oversee the transition from Cambridge Primary to Lower Secondary in the mathematics curriculum and teaching methods.
Foster Collaboration : Facilitate opportunities for teachers to share best practices and collaborate to improve student learning.
Lead Department Meetings : Guide meetings to focus on enhancing student achievement in mathematics.
Develop Curriculum : Oversee the creation of a progressive and challenging mathematics curriculum with clear transition points.
Implement Assessments : Maintain high-quality assessment and feedback strategies to improve teaching and learning quality.
Analyze Data : Use data and assessment information to improve learning outcomes for all students.
Participate in School Development : Influence and develop teaching and learning policies and practices across the school.
Support Reporting to Parents : Assist teachers in providing timely and effective reports on student progress to parents.
Monitor Student Achievement : Track student progress and implement interventions to raise achievement levels for all students.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: University degree in appropriate subject.
Excellent subject knowledge, ensuring good progress for all students.
A vision for what outstanding teaching and learning looks like.
Excellent organisational skills.
Adaptable teaching style incorporating feedback.
A positive attitude and approach to change and development.
Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfare.
Confidence with use of ICT in teaching.
A continuous improvement mindset.
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 St. Peter's International School St. Peter's International School Quinta dos Barreleiros, Volta da Pedra, Palmela 2950-201 Portugal
+351 12 336 990
Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.
Background St. Peter's International School (SPIS) is the longest established international school in Palmela, Portugal. The School provides a competitive, high-quality education which meets the needs of a diverse student population. The School's pedagogical method is unique and teaching is highly personalised and differentiated to each student.
SPIS offers a bilingual curriculum from Kindergarten until Grade 4, the Portuguese curriculum with extra lessons of English, Spanish, Latin from Grade 5 to Grade 9, and finally the option of the National Portuguese curriculum or the IGCSE+IB for Grades 9 to 12.
Ethos & Aims In a world that is constantly changing, in which society lives at an ever-increasing pace, education has taken on a leading role, bringing with it the highest of social responsibilities. SPIS's mission is to build self-reliant, critical, creative students, who have the necessary skills and abilities to perform well at a personal, social and professional level.
Structure The School currently includes a multidisciplinary teaching team, who are experienced and qualified to create innovative and challenging learning environments, in all teaching areas. SPIS develops formal, enjoyable and artistic learning activities, based on interpersonal relationships and meaningful content, which provide support to students while building their knowledge of the world and simultaneously discovering themselves.
Academic
SPIS offers a broad academic curriculum with a wide choice of subjects at Secondary National Curriculum and also at the International Curriculum (IGCSE and IB Diploma).
Build a career with Inspired Education Inspired schools remain anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations, and collectively, they form an international community that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
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