Science Teacher

**Salary**:Competitive + international teacher benefits**Job type**:Full Time, Fixed Term**Start date**:Immediate31 January 2025**Job overview**:**The School**:The Wingate School (TWS) is a British International School in Mexico City which offers an educational programme focussed on academic excellence, creativity and human formation. The school aims to form a community of critical thinkers who have a multicultural perspective and social commitment. TWS teaches the International Early Years Curriculum in Kinder, the International Primary Curriculum alongside Cambridge Primary Mathematics and English in Primary and the Cambridge curriculum in Secondary. TWS is an accredited Cambridge International School. The school is a member of the Latin American Heads Conference as well as the Alianza de Colegios Multiculturales de Mexico. It was awarded the Foundation Level of British Council’s International School Award and was named "One of the 10 best international schools in Latin America" by The Knowledge Review. TWS is incorporated to the Mexican Ministry of Education (SEP).The Wingate School's Secondary school is growing.We are now looking to appoint a Science teacher who can join our team **as soon as possible.**- First language English speakers with knowledge of the British curriculum and IGCSE courses and examinations. Knowledge of the IB is a strong advantage.- A flexible person who can adapt to the challenges of a growing school.- Enthusiasm and initiative.- Sound teacher qualifications. PGCE or equivalent.- Full-time Secondary school teaching experience.- A cheerful, professional, hard-working and well-presented person, capable of inspiring confidence in pupils and parents. Please note the school's dress code does not allow visible piercings or tattoos.- An awareness of the demands of teaching in an international school and a commitment to fostering high academic achievement.- Good communication and ICT skills.- Commitment to the all-round ethos of the School, including its co-curricular activities and School of Character approach.- A person excited about the prospect of living in Latin America.**We offer**:- A competitive salary for the Latin American global region- Initial 2 year contract, renewable by mutual consent- Good benefits package including: private medical insurance, life insurance, tax-free supermarket vouchers, tax-free matched savings scheme, tax-free monthly housing allowance, annual flight allowance, paid personal days, 80% scholarships for children of staff, staff transport routes and/or on-site parking.- The school also pays for Mexican social security and national pension scheme.- Work visa sponsorship- Settling in support for teachers who come in from abroad: flight for arrival into Mexico, initial 30 days of temporary housing, arrival grocery pack, airport pick-up, assistance with opening a bank account.- Supportive school environment with opportunities for professional development- Strong and broad academic programme in a well-resourced school**Child protection and safeguarding**:**To apply**:Please click here:All applicants should provide at least two professional referees. One of them should be their current Head of School.**About**The Wingate School**:**The Wingate School**- Carr Huixquilucan Rio Hondo, KM 14, Col San Bartolome Coatepec, Huixquilucan- Estado de Mexico- 52770- MexicoThe Wingate School a British International School in Mexico City which offers an educational programme focused on academic excellence, creativity and human formation. The school aims to form a community of critical thinkers who have a multicultural perspective and social commitment.