Job ID: S-U-1520 - Chemistry Teacher

CHEMISTRY TEACHER POSITIONOpen Sky International is looking for a teacher of Chemistry to join our secondary school in Boulogne-Billancourt, just outside Paris.Our schoolOpen Sky International is a French and English bilingual private school, situated in Boulogne-Billancourt on the outskirts of Paris. The school opened in 2012 for early years and primary pupils, and currently welcomes children and students from the maternelle (or early years) classes up to Terminale (or Year 13 in the British system). Older students take a mix of GCSE, IGCSE, International A level and A level examinations. All learners follow a bilingual timetable, taking approximately half of their classes in French and half in English. Our vision is to provide a bilingual education of excellence for our pupils, and our academic programme is built on the strongest aspects of a range of international curricula and teaching and learning methodology. We have high expectations from the onset for all pupils and we aim for our curriculum to be rigorous, broad and engaging. Class sizes across the school are small and our pupils are courteous, hard-working and motivated. We are a fully international school, catering for both French and expatriate families, and we are proud of our multicultural school community. Our staff at all levels are enthusiastic and passionate about education and possess a sound understanding of best practice. Chemistry is taught at all levels in our secondary school, and we offer Pearson Edexcel GCSE Chemistry in Year 11 and International A Level as an option in the sixth-form. All students from Year 7 onwards study biology, chemistry and physics as separate sciences. International A levels in each of the three sciences are also available as a sixth-form option. The roleWe wish to appoint a suitably qualified teacher of Chemistry, with the capacity to teach to A level. The exact timetable and subject allocation offered will depend on the specialism, skills and experience of the successful candidate and the requirements of the students and curriculum for the 2026-2027 academic year.There is also an expectation that the successful candidate will contribute to our after-school programme, and there is excellent potential for the development of chemistry curriculum enrichment activities. What kind of teacher are we looking for?We are seeking a qualified and experienced teacher with a minimum of five years relevant experience who: · Is a fluent English speaker, with experience of the requirements of the British curriculum and qualification system.· Has experience of teaching chemistry to GCSE/IGCSE and ideally A level.· Has a good honours degree and qualified teacher status.· Is an inspiring professional who enthuses his or her classes.· Is enthusiastic and passionate about education, with a sound understanding of best practice.· Can demonstrate thorough curriculum knowledge and the capacity to teach their subject area with confidence.· Enjoys being a member of a team and always aims to work collaboratively.Although knowledge of French is welcome, it is not mandatory. For teachers who need support with the development of their French language skills, private lessons with a tutor will be