Our partner, a prestigious international school based in Accra, is seeking creative and internationally minded professionals with demonstrated commitment to excellence and child-centred practices to join their teaching or non-teaching staff.

The School is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and is also a member of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA). It has won a reputation around the world for providing holistic student development and academic excellence. The Primary curriculum is grounded in the English National Curriculum while Secondary studies lead to Cambridge IGCSE and A-level examinations, with impressive results.

The School provides a dynamic environment where staff have the opportunity to demonstrate excellence in a safe multicultural environment. It is committed to the educational excellence of students through the selection and retention of highly qualified employees. It also actively fosters a climate of inclusion, dignity and respect while providing meaningful professional development for the continued growth of staff.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo relevant background checks.

Available vacancies include the following:

Infant school key stage 1

• Art Teacher (Key stage 1)
• Special educational needs coordinator (Key stage 1)

Junior school key stage 2

• Art teacher (Key stage 2)
• Music teacher (Key stage 2)
• Primary school teacher (Key stage 2)
• French & Spanish teacher (Key stage 2)

Secondary School (Key stages 3&4)

• English language teacher (IGCSE/A-Level)
• English literature teacher (IGCSE/A-Level)
• Physics teacher (IGCSE/A-Level)
• French teacher (IGCSE/A-Level)
• Spanish teacher (IGCSE/A-Level)
• Chemistry teacher (IGCSE/A-Level)

Applicant must bear the following qualifying criteria:

1. Education

• Applicants for the above teaching positions must have a Bachelor of Education in the relevant subject area from an accredited and recognized University or;
• A First Degree with a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and/or post-graduate teaching certification (PGCE/PGDE) from an accredited and recognized University.
• Qualification in Early Childhood Education is essential for Key Stage 1 teaching
  

2. Experience

• A minimum of three (3) years post qualification teaching experience in the relevant subject area at the academic level is required.
• Experience in teaching the Cambridge IGCSE and A-level curriculum is essential for secondary school
• Competence in the use of ICT to deliver engaging

3. Knowledge, skills and abilities

• A motivated individual with a keen interest in encouraging and inspiring students to learn and to
• An innovative and creative approach to providing an outstanding
• The ability to inspire, challenge, support and empower students and colleagues towards
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish good working relationships across the school
• Excellent communication in English (written and spoken) and presentation

Mode of application

To apply for any of these roles, submit a cover letter, a recent CV and contact details of two (2) referees to careers@topkidghana.net with ‘International school teachers’ in the subject line.

Please, note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.