Biology Teacher

Inspired Education Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

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Location:

Labourdonnais, MU

Date: 19 Mar 2025

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Northfields International School is a premier independent co-educational day school in Mauritius that provides an English-medium education for over 1200 boys and girls aged between 18 months and 18 years. Northfields is well known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, and sustained emphasis on the holistic development of each student. Excellence and leadership skills are fostered through their rigorous programme of academic study combined with dynamic and varied extracurricular activities and service as action programmes. Northfields is committed to inspiring our diverse learning community to make a positive impact as active global citizens.

The Northfields campus in Labourdonnais is situated on owned freehold property and incorporates numerous subject classrooms, dedicated science labs, computer suites, art studios, a design and Special Education Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support rooms. Northfields offers internationally recognised educational programmes and qualifications for Montessori, Cambridge, and International Baccalaureate. The curriculum progression in the school begins with Montessori Pre-Nursery, followed by either the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) at NIPS or the Montessori Programme at NIMS. Students from both Primary Schools may progress to Secondary School at NIHS, where they follow the 5-year IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Years 7-11, culminating with the Cambridge IGCSE examination at the end of Year 11. Students in Sixth Form then follow the 2-year IB Diploma Programme (DP).

Apart from being an authorised IB World School, the quality of Northfields is further bolstered through the school’s accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and memberships with the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) and the Association of Internationals Schools in Africa (AISA). Northfields is registered and licensed in Mauritius with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Welfare for our Pre-Nursery, with the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources for both Primary Schools and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) for our Secondary School.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Biology Teacher to join our team in August 2025. This role is ideal for an educator who is committed to delivering high-quality instruction in Biology or Environmental Science, inspiring students, and fostering a love for science.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan and deliver lessons with clear objectives and assessments.
2. Set challenging tasks to maintain interest and build on prior attainment.
3. Cater to individual student needs and maintain lesson structure, pace and motivation.
4. Use diverse teaching methods, including questioning, resource selection and study skill development.
5. Ensure effective use of time, assessments and school policies on discipline, behavior and homework.
6. Contribute to curriculum development with clear targets and success criteria.
7. Act as Class Tutor, supporting the progress and well-being of students.
8. Register attendance, encourage participation and address individual student concerns.
9. Prepare reports, action plans and communicate with staff about student needs.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

1. A bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant subject area or B.Ed. qualification in Biology.
2. Post Graduate Certificate of Education or a certificate of equivalence.
3. Minimum of 2–5 years of teaching experience in secondary section.
4. Experience in using ICT to enhance teaching and learning.
5. Ability to set clear expectations and stretch goals.
6. A depth of understanding in the relevant subject area.
7. Ability to judge learning effectiveness.
8. Enthusiasm, creativity, and a growth mindset.
9. Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfare.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

1. Experience in IGCSE, A Level and IBDP Programmes.
2. Previous experience in an international school setting.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.