Job Description
Published 03-04-2024
Deadline: Unknown
Secondary Maths and Science Teacher
About the job
We are looking to employ a qualified and experienced secondary school mathematics teacher to join our International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) mathematics team, in August 2024. This is a temporary, full-time position from August 2024 until July 2025.
The role of the mathematics teacher will be to implement the MYP mathematics curriculum, to teach the objectives of the subject as defined by the IB, and develop and write the mathematics curriculum. The ideal candidate will also be able to teach general science.
Qualifications and experience
- Experience teaching secondary students (age 11-17)
- A teaching qualification in mathematics or related field of study. This qualification should be eligible for recognition by the Norwegian Higher Education Directorate (HKDir).
- An IB CAT1 certificate in MYP mathematics and/or MYP science is desirable
- English proficiency at B2, or higher.
- Knowledge of, and experience with, the educational philosophies and practices of the IB, specifically relating to mathematical and science assessment in the MYP is desirable
- The ideal candidate will also be able to teach biology.
Skills and personal qualities
- IT literate and comfortable using a variety of digital platforms such as Office 365, Toddle and Classter.
- A thorough and up-to-date understanding of the best approaches to teaching for the age group 11-17
- The ability to plan, deliver and reflect on curriculum and lessons in a way which will stimulate, motivate and engage students' learning and agency
- The ability to ensure inclusion through universal design of lessons and differentiated instruction
- Employ strategies to empower learning in a diverse group of students
- The capeability to instill confidence in students, and facilitate their understanding and application of mathematical and scientific concepts
- Outstanding collaboration skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Be organised and reliable
- Engage actively and enthusiastically to contribute to a positive school environment
Safeguarding
BISS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to a criminal record check in Norway and/or any additional countries where the candidate has resided during the last three years.
We offer
BISS is committed to being a collaborative learning organisation. Our schools offer a supportive working environment and invests generously in professional development for all staff. As members of the Norwegian IB Schools Association, the Nordic Network of International Schools, and the IB Global Community, our schools offer regular opportunities to communicate and collaborate with other educators, both in Norway and elsewhere in Europe. All staff can take advantage of the schools' private pension scheme.
About BISS Schools
We are a family of not-for-profit learning organisations with a shared vision and a tradition of excellence, dedicated to delivering high quality international education. The British International Schools of Stavanger (BISS) comprises three schools – BISS Gausel, BISS Sentrum and BISS Preschool.
The BISS organisation has over 170 employees and 700 students. Our employees have diverse backrounds and a high level of competanse in their fields.
The organisation strives to emulate the benefits of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes for both students and staff. The IB ''empowers teachers as the architects of learning excellence, working alongside engaged colleagues in a rewarding career supported by a strong global network. And it brings schools a strong reputation for successful outcomes that uplift the whole community'' (IBO 2023).
DIVERSE INFO
| Arbeidsgiver | BISS Gausel orgnr: 820332342 |
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| Kort om arbeidsgiver |
At BISS Gausel, the development of the whole child is at the heart of our education programme. Learning in the Primary and Middle School Departments is about developing personal, emotional, and social skills alongside an exciting academic programme. BISS Gausel is a private school with state funding and is authorised to teach the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary and Middle Years Programmes. It has 400 students from over 50 nationalities, aged 6 to 16 years of age. |
| Webside | https://www.biss.no/biss-gausel |
| Bransje | Utdanning |
| Yrke | Videregående skole |
| Sted | STAVANGER (Adresse: Gauselbakken 107 Postnr: 4032) |
| Stillingstype | Vikariat Heltid Antall stillinger: 1 |
| Sektor | Privat |
| Krav | Unknown |
| Tiltredelse | Unknown |
| Søknadsfrist | Unknown |
