About This Role
The International School of Monaco is seeking to appoint a motivated and committed Drama Teacher for the Secondary School. The candidate will be expected to teach the IB MYP Drama and DP Theatre. For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity to progress to the role of Head of Department. The ability to teach a second subject within the Arts would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will have high expectations of student learning and behaviour and will join a caring and experienced team. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of reflective teachers who are fully committed to academic excellence within a supportive and caring environment.
ISM and King’s College School, Wimbledon are “sister schools”, with day-to-day interaction taking place between staff and students at both schools and the sharing of outstanding practice in all areas. ISM has high aspirations to become a centre of educational excellence in Europe and this unique collaboration gives ISM an opportunity to work alongside, and learn from, the very best.
ISM is an ambitious school that places a major emphasis on professional development and personal growth. High academic expectations are mirrored by established and proactive approaches to physical and mental wellbeing.
If you are suitably qualified, believe in the value of an international education and are looking for a school where “the focus is on students and their learning,” we look forward to receiving your application.
Qualifications
a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a respected university
recognised teaching status
3 years’ experience minimum working in schools
experience teaching IBDP Theatre
experience in leading plays, musical and other performances
a commitment to extra-curricular rehearsals and performances
experience of teaching Drama in the MYP curriculum would be an advantage
staging and technology skills would be an advantage
The successful candidate will have:
a passion for Drama and English and a proven track record achieving successful outcomes with learners
experience in teaching Drama at a high level and English to IGCSE (advantageous but not essential)
a passion for Drama outside of the classroom and the ability to work collaboratively to develop an outstanding extracurricular theatre programme
an interest in theatre design and technical aspects of theatre (advantageous but not essential)
a commitment to the ISM values and learning principles
excellent classroom practice and well-developed subject knowledge
the ability to work collaboratively and contribute to the development of an outstanding school
a good understanding of emotional intelligence
excellent communication skills
experience in demonstrating and developing growth mindset tendencies
a genuine interest in personal growth
How to apply
Please send your letter of application, along with curriculum vitae and application form, to Stuart Bryan, Director of ISM, at: recruitment@ismonaco.com.