Your opportunity
Advance your career in a dynamic, collaborative school in providing a versatile means to differentiate the learning experience and encourage creativity and collaboration amongst our students. Join a strong team of experienced and qualified teachers.
- International and multicultural school
- Modern and innovative teaching methods
- Stimulating working & learning environment
- 15-min from Baker Street by public transport
- School rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted in student personal development and wellbeing
Overview of role
This is a full-time role for a native-level English speaker. A full-time teaching role entails:
- 20 teaching periods/week
- 3 hours support to students/class cover
- Time for PPA, corrections, collaborative work, school events and meetings
Key Responsibilities
- Teach IBDP Chemistry
- Prepare students for iGCSE
- Teach combined Science (Y7, Y8 or Y9)
- Organise and manage classroom, which promotes student-centred learning
- Create and deliver original and engaging activities for students
- Model and create an environment which fosters critical thinking
- Support students in extracurricular activities (EPQ, preparation for university entrance exams, etc)
- Provide meaningful assignments and constructive feedback to students
- Write schemes of work and Year plan to ensure the curriculum is met and aligned with the school’s standards
- Work as a team
- Fully understand what safeguarding in the UK entails, and commit to applying the safeguarding procedures in place
- Incorporate the mission and values of the school into the classroom
- Maintain up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, reports, and communication with families
- Participate in parents-teachers meetings and class meetings
- Participate in the School project and school events, including Open Days
What we are looking for at LIL
We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of a modern, bilingual, progressive and dynamic school.
- QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant degree
- At least 3 years of previous experience in a similar role
- Experience in IBDP or A-Level
- Ability to create and deliver engaging activities for students with a provision for differentiation
- Will to help students reach their potential
- Use of new technologies in teaching practice
- Open mindedness to develop new educational approaches
- Will to organise and get involved in school-wide events to promote science
- Strong team spirit, enthusiasm and will to collaborate
- Good communication and organisation skills
- A passion for education and making a difference
- Curriculum development knowledge
- Ability to work under pressure during term time and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage the classroom through positive discipline
- Ability to see the bigger picture and volunteer time and energy to the School project
About us
Lycée International Winston Churchill is an independent school in North London offering in the Secondary section two tracks: the French curriculum and the English International Programme, which leads to the IB Diploma Programme in Y12 and Y13.
The school opened its doors in September 2015 and now welcomes nearly 700 students from Nursery class to Year 13. Located in the splendid Brent Town Hall, the Lycée offers state-of-the-art facilities and learning tools.
Benefits (non-contractual)
We can offer you a range of benefits, including the following:
- Contribution to Health Cash Plan
- Free 3-course meal cooked fresh in our kitchen during Term Time
- National and international professional development opportunities
- Enhanced paternity/maternity leave
- Enhanced sick leave scheme
- Free loan of work iPad
- Fantastic work spaces and resources
- Contribution to languages lessons (French or English)
- Cyclescheme
Right to Work in UK
All non-UK applicants must apply for a work visa. To do so, it is required to pass a B1 SELT test and obtain non-criminal records from the countries in which the applicant has lived for the last 10 years.
Only applications from candidates providing proof of a minimum B1 level in English will be considered. Exemptions apply for some nationalities. Please visit the UK government website for further details.
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Lycée International Winston Churchill recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. The post holder may be required from time to time to undertake other duties within the School as may be reasonably expected, without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. This is a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
It is a requirement that all staff work in a flexible manner compatible with their jobs and in line with the objectives of the Lycée International Winston Churchill. Please note that the job description for this position may be reviewed and amended to incorporate the future needs of the Lycée.
The Lycée International Winston Churchill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and security checks will be carried out before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and a recent enhanced DBS check for regulated activity, as well as overseas police checks from any countries in which a candidate has lived for more than three months, including a national police check.
By applying for this position, the applicant authorises Lycée International Winston Churchill to contact any organisations where they have worked for references.
The Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill is an equal opportunities employer.
