Purpose of the Role
To develop pupils' scientific literacy through inquiry-based, practical learning taught in English and aligned with the school's approach, fostering scientific thinking, curiosity and academic rigour.
Expected Profile
- Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or a related field.
- Dedicated, committed and collaborative.
- Committed to ongoing professional learning.
English Proficiency and Certification
- Fluent English (minimum B2 level).
- A recognised international certificate is desirable (e.g. Cambridge FCE/CAE, TOEFL or IELTS).
- Ability to teach lessons and practical work entirely in English, including scientific and technical vocabulary.
Expected Experience
- Experience teaching Science at lower secondary level (Ensino Fundamental II, from Year 6 / 6º ano, pupils aged 11–12).
- Experience in bilingual settings or of teaching Science through English as the language of instruction.
- Experience of curriculum planning aligned with the BNCC and international frameworks.
- Experience of practical, laboratory-based teaching and formative assessment.
- Experience of international curricula (e.g. IB, Cambridge or the English National Curriculum) is desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and Curriculum
- Plan lessons aligned with the BNCC, the school curriculum and international Science frameworks.
- Design teaching sequences based on inquiry, experimentation and the scientific method.
- Plan and lead practical and laboratory work safely.
- Integrate Biology, Chemistry and Physics into cross-curricular and whole-school projects.
Teaching and Language
- Teach in English, with a clear and deliberate focus on language development.
- Develop pupils' scientific vocabulary and their ability to communicate technical ideas in English.
- Foster logical reasoning, data analysis and evidence-based argument.
- Plan targeted individual interventions where needed.
Assessment and Monitoring
- Keep systematic records and produce lab reports and progress reports.
- Plan and administer formative and summative assessments.
- Use assessment data to inform teaching decisions.
- Keep school information systems up to date.
Professional Commitment
- Take part in professional development, staff meetings, pupil progress meetings and school projects.
- Follow school protocols, internal policies and guidance from leadership.
- Contribute to curriculum review within the subject area.
- Uphold the school's culture and values.
Partnership with Families
- Hold meetings with families, give feedback and prepare formal communications.
- Report on pupils' progress, challenges and support strategies in line with school policy.
- Share evidence of learning with families.
- Follow the school's communication protocols.
Ethics, Safety and Safeguarding
- Comply fully with child protection and safeguarding policies.
- Ensure pupils' safety during practical and laboratory work.
- Report safeguarding concerns in line with school procedures.
- Maintain a safe learning environment.
- Adhere to the staff code of conduct.
- Ambiente dinâmico e colaborativo, onde valorizamos o desenvolvimento profissional.
- Oportunidade de crescimento em uma instituição comprometida com a excelência educacional.
- Assistência médica
- Assistência odontológica
- Vale-transporte
- Seguro de vida
- TotalPass (plano de saúde e bem-estar)
- Convênio com o SESC
- Day-off no aniversário
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