Teachers at St. Constantine International School (SCIS)

Teachers at St. Constantine International School (SCIS)

Arusha

St. Constantine International School (SCIS)

St. Constantine’s International School (SCIS) is an English-medium, non-denominational, international school.

Description

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL MUSIC / ART / DRAMA TEACHERS

St. Constantine’s International School (SCIS) is a non-denominational, co-educational, day and boarding, international school. It is a member of Round Square and Cambridge international examinations, currently serving 600 students (including 85 boarders) from over 30 different countries. It is the largest international school in northern Tanzania and has gorgeous gardens and playing fields, sitting in beautiful tree-lined surroundings under Africa’s 5th highest mountain, Mount Meru, on the world-class northern game park circuit. The school follows the EYFS in early years, the Cambridge International Programme from Year 1-9, and then IGCSE and A-level programmes. Tanzania has, for a long time, been one of Africa’s safest and most stable countries and the cost of living is very reasonable. The successful candidate will deliver inquiry-based lessons that inspire, engage, and enthuse our students as explorers in learning. Successful candidates will also possess the energy and enthusiasm to contribute to our wide range of extra-curricular programmes, including those centred around our membership of the Round Square network.

St. Constantine’s International School is seeking teachers of Music / Art / Drama to be based on our Main Campus in Burka, possibly commencing in August 2024. The successful candidate(s) will initially join our well-renowned ITTP (Initial Teacher Training Programme) with an opportunity to progress over time.

We Offer:

• Competitive terms of employment and outstanding working conditions.
• Favourable salary package commensurate with the position.
• Opportunity to work with a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues from all over the world.
• Excellent Professional Development.
• The chance to educate some of the loveliest children and young people you will ever meet.

Requirements:

• Teaching diploma. A degree in a music/art/drama related field would be an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of the music/art/drama Cambridge curriculum in terms of content, structure and how to deliver it in the classroom.
• Willingness to be a lifelong learner and to embrace the opportunity to join our ITTP programme.
• Clear understanding of assessment strategies and techniques in teaching music/art/drama.
• Passion for teaching and a commitment to educating the whole child.
• Ability to work effectively in small and large teams.
• Willingness and ability to support SEND students in class through Quality First Teaching.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities will be an advantage.

Applicants are required to submit a letter of application and CV, together with copies of their education certificates and police clearance to: recruiting@scis.sc.tz clearly stating the position you are applying for in the subject line. On your CV, please include the names and contact email addresses of three professional referees. Due to the expected high volume of applications, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Early applications are advised. Once applications are submitted, short-listed candidates will be invited to our interview day on Thursday 25th January 2024. This event will last for the whole morning and will consist of a group interview, individual interview and written test, with possible additional sections. SCIS reserves the right to change the format.

SCIS is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years.

Closing date: 4pm, Friday 19th January 2024.

Location: Arusha, Tanzania