Business/Economics Teacher (Secondary) with a second subject

Om jobbet

About the job

The British International School of Stockholm wishes to employ a qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated Business Studies teacher, who is also able to offer some teaching in another subject in Key Stage 3.

The successful candidate will have:

Proven experience of teaching Business /Economics at IGCSE and IBDP/A level (essential)

Proven experience of teaching secondary (Key Stage 3) another subject (highly desirable)

Experience of teaching IBDP Business or Economics course (desirable)

Experience or willingness to teach Enterprise at IGCSE (desirable)

The ability to share outstanding practice and develop/support other colleagues

Demonstrate creative and enthusiastic approaches both in and out of the classroom

Be skilled in using digital tools for teaching (example: G Suite for Education, Touch Screen boards and Chromebooks)

Be a reflective practitioner and embrace opportunities for continuous professional learning

In addition, applicants should:

Be a fully qualified teacher (UK BEd or PGCE with relevant degree, or hold the equivalent recognised teaching qualifications from other countries)

Have a minimum two years' relevant teaching experience

Be a fluent English speaker

Be eligible to live and work in Sweden

We offer you:

A wonderful country and school in which to work

Excellent professional development opportunities

Opportunities to work cross phase in our all through school

Supportive and aspirational parents

Extremely friendly and vibrant staff and students from a rich range of backgrounds

If you are internationally-minded, and have the desire to help shape the exciting future of our school, we would love to hear from you.

About BISS

Established in 1980, the British International School of Stockholm (BISS) is an all-through international school with a vibrant community of students from over 50 countries aged 3-18 years. Our holistic philosophy emphasises both the intellectual and personal development of our students. We provide a strong pastoral system, broad curriculum and exciting enrichment opportunities to meet the needs of a diverse student population. Meeting internationally recognised standards of excellence, BISS is proud to be an accredited member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS).

Situated in the Danderyds Kommun area, BISS has two campuses: Altorp (Östra Valhallavägen 17, Djursholm), which hosts students from nursery to year 4, and Ekeby (Rinkebyvägen 4, Danderyd), which hosts students from year 5 to year 13.

Our members of staff

Like our student body, BISS employees - currently more than 140 - come from many different countries and a rich range of backgrounds. Our vision is to empower people to be their best and we strongly believe in this not only for our students, but for our staff as well. Our core values are curiosity, resilience, and respect - fundamental characteristics that we admire and look for in all our members of staff.

To apply

Please send the following documents to recruitment@bisstockholm.se. CVs are welcome as supporting documents but not in the place of the application form

A completed BISS application form, written in English - this is found on our website www.bisstockholm.se/careers/

A letter of application

CV

Successful candidates will be invited for an interview.

Closing date

Candidates should send their applications to recruitment@bisstockholm.se. However, BISS reserves the right to interview and appoint outstanding candidates at any time during the recruitment process. If you would like to learn more about this position, you are welcome to contact our Director, Corina Rader, at c.rader@bisstockholm.se. She will be happy to answer any questions or provide additional information about the role.

For further information about the British International School of Stockholm, please visit our website.

Safeguarding

The British International School of Stockholm is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to relevant police checks, the receipt of satisfactory references and the production of relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. The successful candidate must also be willing to undergo child protection training appropriate to the post.