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PaRK International School, Portugal , is seeking to appoint a Head of Humanities with Business specialism for Immediate or January start 2025.

The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge, ability, experience and ability to make the subject come alive with inspirational and interactive lessons which challenge and support all pupils to secure the best possible outcomes. Candidates with experience teaching Business, Economics, History and Geography preferred
Secondary students study IGCSE up to Year 10 and in the final phase of high school the IB programme is studied in Y11 and 12.

• University degree in appropriate subject
• PGCE and QTS or equivalent teacher qualification
• Excellent subject knowledge, ensuring good progress for all students
• A vision for what outstanding teaching and learning looks like
• Excellent organisational skills
• Confidence using ICT
• A continuous improvement mindset

Role Summary:

PaRK International School is a top-tier international school that aims to guide and inspire students to be happy and successful in their adult lives. 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 ParK is actively involved in the pastoral life of school. The role will also offer the opportunity for contribution to co-curricular clubs and enrichment.

PaRK International School is focused on the mind and heart of its students and staff. Students will leave our school prepared for academic excellence, proficient in more than one language and comfortable with exploring their own academic curiosity through research and exploration. Students will make lifelong friends and learn about the importance of service within one’s neighbourhood and the World. Practicing values of academic excellence and personal growth will guide our students to live a productive and happy life.

This role oversees the following IB Diploma “Individuals and Societies” subjects: Business, Economics, History, Geography & Psychology, as well as iGCSE Geography, Business & Global Perspectives and KS3 Geography & History. Applicants with an ability to teach the following subjects preferred: Business, Economics, History, Geography.

Remuneration:

• Competitive salary