IB Business and/or Economics Teacher (Expat Contract)

General

The school seeks a passionate, enthusiastic and talented business management and/or economics practitioner, with qualifications and experience commensurate with the effective teaching and learning of IB Diploma Business Management and/or IB Diploma Economics.

Economics and Business Management are very popular options in the IB Diploma Programme at St. Paul’s School, with very strong IB examination results. Many pupils go on to study these or closely related subjects, at top universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and Brazil. A business or economics specialist is preferred but applicants with the ability to teach in other disciplines are welcome. Experience with IB is a clear advantage but not essential for this role as training and guidance will be available.

A full commitment to the life of the school is expected, as is a desire to pursue self-directed, relevant professional development to help the school continue to develop and extend its reputation for excellence.

In addition to teaching duties, the successful candidate will a have a pastoral role and be a tutor to a group of Senior School pupils. Tutoring is a significant part of a teacher’s responsibilities at St. Paul’s, both in terms of time devoted to it and its contribution towards the successful running of the school. Participation in enrichment clubs and societies will also be expected.

Economics and Business Department

The Economics and Business department is a well-organised department that is continually looking for ways to improve. There are currently three teachers working in the department, and approximately 40 pupils studying each subject in each Sixth Form year group. Some pupils elect to study both Economics and Business Management.

While the primary role in this case involves teaching in the sixth form, teachers are expected to teach across the whole ability and age range. Knowledge and experience of assessment for learning practices will be a distinct advantage, as will the ability to use a range of activities to improve pupils’ critical thinking and IB Learner Profile skills.

As part of the ongoing school development plan, the economics and business management department is keen to be at the forefront of the digital revolution so an interest in the design and development of digital-based resources would be a strong advantage.

A capacity to engage and stretch the most able pupils is a must, as is a willingness to develop real world experiences and relationships through visits and guest speakers from the business community. There is an active enrichment programme allowing pupils to be involved in the Knowledge at Wharton High School (KWHS) international investment competition among other investment and social enterprise activities.

About us:

St. Paul’s was founded in 1926 and was the first school in South America to receive accreditation from the UK government as a British School Oversees. Fully coeducational, with about 1,000 pupils, aged from 3 to 18, it is a school with history and tradition, but which embraces innovation, contemporary values and the latest in digital learning. We are a world-class school, and an international member of HMC and IAPS, and a member of COBIS and the LAHC. We are proud of our local, national and international reputation and we constantly strive to improve the opportunities for our pupils and staff. Our recent BSO inspection judged us as a leading British School overseas, and you can download the report from our website. Our exceptional facilities place teaching and learning at the heart of the school.

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More details about the school can be found at www.stpauls.br.

The IB Business and Economics Teacher main responsibilities:

* To guide, prepare and develop St. Paul's pupils to reach their potential by promoting and nurturing learning and understanding in different aspects of your subject specialism.

• Through a holistic (enhancing skills and abilities) approach to teaching and learning, encourage a positive attitude of learning, a critical spirit, an independent attitude, awareness of global citizenship and a high quality British and Brazilian education for the academic and personal development of pupils following the school’s mission and values.

• To stimulate pupil learning by offering a variety of curricular opportunities to develop subject skills through a differentiated learning landscape which also includes use of digital resources in order to foster talents and abilities in pupils.

• Monitor, support and assess pupils and provide timely and effective feedback to ensure pupil progress (both to parents and pupils), through the reporting framework, attending parent’s meetings or any appropriate evaluation tool, including the analysis of data.

• To promote a safe environment for learning to pupils throughout the school as a subject teacher to ensure all pupils are happy, safe and supported, promoting a strong sense of community aligned to school values

• Plan and deliver lessons of appropriate type, content and quality for different year groups across senior school, working as a team player, following your department guidelines and school policy and to ensure pupil progress

• Run workshop sessions and recuperação activities to offer support to pupils learning and contribute to the enrichment programme.

• Attend departmental and staff meetings to follow the school’s plans and development training sessions in order to have a continuous sharing of best practice and administrative training.

• Supervising IAs and extended essays.

• Carry out duties by overseeing pupils during break and lunch times on a regular basis

• Invigilate examinations when necessary within the school timetable.

• Cover for absent teachers when requested.

• Participate in, evaluate and record appropriate professional development to support best practice and personal professional goals following school guidelines.

• Be a pastoral tutor; take responsibility for the safety and well-being of a small group of pupils in a particular year group, within the school`s pastoral structure.

This post is full time. Staff are expected to be in school from 7.30am to 4:00pm during term time. With one hour for lunch. In addition to normal working hours teaching staff will need to attend school meetings and functions that are held outside these times. The successful applicant is expected to work the hours that are necessary to fulfil their responsibilities and meet the needs of the school.

Benefits

For expatriates the package is a two-year (renewable) contract that includes: housing allowance; furnishing allowance; grocery allowance; return flights (at the start and end of each contract); luggage allowances (inbound and return); visa expenses covered; opt-in private pension scheme; high-interest savings scheme, healthcare and dental plan, on-site lunch and a UK-sterling salary allowance, accommodation in walking-distance apartment.

Living in Brazil and in São Paulo city

“I would highly recommend moving to Sao Paulo and Brazil. The opportunity to travel, meet new people, learn new cultures and experience so many exciting opportunities is something not to be missed. Sao Paulo really does have everything you want and need…don’t miss out!!” - Mr Lee Sutton, Assistant Head Enrichment for Whole School.

“It only took a matter of months for me to fall in love with Brazil: the warmth of its people; their optimism and zest for life; their willingness to help strangers and their ever-readiness for a party! This, against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty, incredible wildlife and some of the best beaches I have ever seen make Brazil an unrivalled country to call home away from home. More locally, São Paulo is an elating metropolis to live in: I love how diverse it is demographically; how green and leafy it is; the excellent arts and culture options; the food offering is second-to-none and the nightlife is awesome. In all, São Paulo (and Brazil) are the best places to live if you value good people, fun, quality of life and heady adventure.” - Mr Jonathan Tarrant, Second in the English Department in Senior School.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The offer of the role would be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification checks and other safeguarding checks (including Internet and Social Media profiles and exposure), an overseas check if appropriate and a pre-placement medical assessment. Proof of entitlement to work in Brazil is also required where necessary.

• To have a university degree qualification - preferably in Business and/or Economics;

• To have a certified teaching qualification, e.g. PGCE from the UK;

• To have fluency in English language or be a native English speaker;

• Knowledge of Microsoft office; Microsoft Teams

• Effective Management of time;

• Up-to-date curriculum knowledge;

• To be a team player/ collaborative;

• To be motivated, passionate/enthusiastic;

• To be proactive and dynamic.