Primary and Secondary Science Teacher

NIRA International School is seeking a confident, knowledgeable, and engaging Science Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality Science teaching across Secondary grades, including preparing students for Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary Checkpoint examinations. We are looking for a teacher with strong scientific subject knowledge who can explain concepts clearly, deliver effective practical learning, and use active, student-centred approaches to develop students’ scientific understanding, curiosity, investigative skills, and critical thinking. Experience teaching the Cambridge curriculum is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging, and well-structured Secondary Science lessons.
• Prepare students effectively for Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary Checkpoint examinations.
• Demonstrate strong scientific subject knowledge and explain concepts clearly and accurately.
• Plan and deliver practical investigations that develop scientific inquiry, experimentation, and analytical skills.
• Ensure practical activities are conducted safely and in accordance with school procedures.
• Differentiate teaching appropriately to provide targeted support and sufficient challenge for students of different abilities.
• Assess and monitor student progress through formative and summative assessment.
• Use assessment data to identify gaps in learning, inform planning, and provide targeted intervention or extension where required.
• Maintain high expectations for student learning, participation, behaviour, and academic progress.
• Maintain Science resources, laboratory equipment, and learning environments effectively.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with parents regarding student progress.
• Support students participating in science fairs, innovation challenges, academic competitions, and other local and international opportunities.
• Contribute actively to school events, educational visits, extracurricular activities, and wider school initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support STEAM initiatives, cross-curricular learning, and the continued development of Science teaching and learning across the school.
• Uphold the school’s safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Science Education, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related field.
• Recognised teaching qualification, certification, or teaching licence.
• Strong Science subject knowledge.
• Confidence delivering practical Science safely and effectively.
• Strong classroom management and the ability to establish a purposeful, engaging learning environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence preparing students for external examinations and working towards defined academic outcomes.

Please apply using the form below.