IB DP Philosophy Teacher

LETOVO School is a non-profit co-educational independent boarding school for grade 7-11. Founded in 2018, Letovo offers a world-class bilingual education to exceptionally gifted and motivated students from across Russia. Having adopted a need-blind admission policy, Letovo seeks to establish an all-inclusive community, educating a new generation of socially conscious, internationally minded Russian and world citizens.

Letovo boarding School was rated №1 by Global IB Schools 2022 with the average graduate's score being 43.

We want to appoint a qualified and dynamic IB DP Philosophy Teacher with a proficient level of English who is internationally minded with a demonstrable passion for and deep understanding of Letovo School vision, mission and values.

• To teach IB DP Philosophy classes to the secondary school students aged 16-17

• Identify and use core learning skills and teaching strategies in IB DP Philosophy

• Plan, prepare, develop and deliver courses of study in Philosophy to a range of classes according to Letovo curriculum guidelines and school requirements

• Inspire and lead students to ensure they are motivated

• Observe, assess and monitor students’ on-going progress. Prepare assignments and tests for internal assessment and homework in the subject

• Tailor and differentiate courses of study and lessons to meet the individual needs of student’s levels of academic ability and prior knowledge

• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding students’ progress and student needs

• Maintain a safe, secure, and stimulating learning environment

• Be willing to take on pastoral duties, such as taking on class tutor role and supporting students on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties

• Prepare students for internal and external examinations

• Cooperate and collaborate with the management to maintain accreditation with the relevant competitive examination and validating bodies

• Attend school, faculty meetings and trainings

• B.Sc/Master’s Degree/Ph.D in Philosophy

• B. Ed, Bachelors with Teaching Qualification, M. Ed, PGCE or PGDE or similar teaching qualification

• Proficient level of English speaker required

• Minimum 3-5 years of IBDP teaching experience in strong IB schools

• Experience as an examiner in the subject preferred

• A portfolio of published research, case studies, journals, or textbooks preferred

• Strong teaching experience of students in the middle and diploma years’ age group

• Experience of teaching gifted and talented students

• Outstanding student results

• Excellent teaching skills and knowledge of best educational practices

• Well-organized, approachable and proactive

• Collaborative and team-player

• Should demonstrate interest in student development, enthusiasm and subject knowledge

• Well-motivated and responsible

• Passionate about teaching

• Effective written and verbal communicator in English

• Inspire, encourage and lead students to ensure that they are motivated and enjoy participating in lessons and are given appropriate and ample opportunities to develop their potential in a positive, innovative and effective working environment

• Highly competitive remuneration

• Medical insurance (including dental treatment)

• Professioanal development