Teacher of Mathematics & Science
About This Role
The English College in Prague is seeking a Teacher of Mathematics & Science to become part of our growing and dynamic school community.
At our institution, Mathematics and Science play a crucial role, being offered to students across various year groups, many of whom aspire to pursue higher education in these disciplines.
The ideal candidate will excel in an academically focused environment that prioritizes the cultivation of strong relationships within the educational setting. A thorough understanding of modern teaching practices that ignite enthusiasm for these subjects, alongside a commitment to academic success and exam preparedness, is vital.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at a prestigious HMC school, with access to professional development resources, networking opportunities, and the esteemed reputation associated with it. Our supportive environment fosters greater professional autonomy than is typically available in many UK schools.
The selected candidate will demonstrate a strong dedication to educational advancement within the school. Teachers are encouraged to engage in a variety of developmental activities, including personal research, peer observations, collaboration with colleagues from other institutions, mentoring trainee teachers, and testing innovative approaches to assess their effectiveness in our distinct context.
The successful applicant will join a diverse and committed team focused on fostering a vibrant learning and co-curricular atmosphere where the unique needs and talents of every student are acknowledged and developed.
This position has been created in response to an increase in student enrollment and reinforces our commitment to maintaining smaller class sizes.
Short School Statement
We are a unique, engaging, and academically rigorous HMC secondary school, catering to both Czech and international students while promoting positive relationships. Operating as a not-for-profit under Czech law, we hold charitable status and are governed by a board consisting of both British and Czech members. In Key Stage 4, we offer LAMDA and Common European Framework language assessments. We have chosen to move beyond the IGCSE framework to develop our own pre-IB course, tailored to effectively prepare students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Additionally, we provide the Czech Maturita qualification. Each year, our graduates gain admission to esteemed universities in the UK, continental Europe, and occasionally in Asia and North America.
The majority of our teaching staff are native English speakers, allowing students to engage in authentic language interaction, which greatly enhances their language acquisition. Our teaching philosophy reflects that of the best British schools. We offer the successful candidate an adventure, challenges, a permanent contract, and competitive compensation in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. For further information, including details on living and working in the Czech Republic, please Apply via the WhatSchool platform.
Our recently renovated building boasts modern science facilities that blend traditional Czech revivalist architecture with a contemporary extension, located in a vibrant area of Prague just a 10-minute metro ride from the city center.
Person Specification:
We are in search of a candidate who possesses:
- A genuine understanding of the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships for effective learning and collaboration.
- Considerable, preferably recent, experience in the UK education sector or at a high-performing British international school, with the ability to adapt and apply this expertise in a new setting.
- A modern, confident, and innovative approach to teaching Mathematics and Science.
- A deep commitment to educating.