Why Work at GIS?

Why Work at GIS?

Small Classes. Better Teaching.

At GIS, classes are limited to a maximum of 15 students.

That gives teachers something increasingly rare: the time to know their students properly.

Teachers can follow progress closely, spot when a student needs help, recognise when they're ready for greater challenge, and adapt their teaching accordingly.

Small classes aren't an extra at GIS. They're central to how the school is designed to work.

Help Shape a New School

Joining GIS means joining at an important stage in the school's development.

We want experienced, thoughtful professionals who are ready to contribute ideas, question what can be improved and help shape the way the school works.

Teachers will have opportunities to influence:

• teaching and learning
• classroom routines
• student activities
• school culture
• professional practice
• the development of GIS as the school grows

We're not looking for people who simply follow instructions. We want colleagues who use good judgement and take responsibility for their work.

Work in an International Environment

GIS is an English-language international school welcoming students from different countries, cultures and educational backgrounds.

That means teachers need to understand that students may arrive with very different experiences of school, different levels of English and different expectations of the classroom.

We value teachers who can recognise those differences and still maintain clear expectations for learning and behaviour.

A School Where Colleagues Work Together

A small school works best when people communicate well and support one another.

At GIS, teachers should be able to speak openly with colleagues and leadership, share ideas, ask questions and contribute to decisions that affect teaching and learning.

We value people who are:

• professional
• reliable
• thoughtful
• collaborative
• willing to listen
• prepared to take responsibility

Good schools are built by people who can work well together.

Keep Improving Your Teaching

We expect students to keep learning, and we expect the same from our staff.

Teachers at GIS will be encouraged to reflect on their practice, learn from colleagues and continue developing their professional knowledge.

We value teachers who are willing to ask: what worked, what didn't, and what should I do differently next time.

Who We Are Looking For

Qualifications and experience matter, but they aren't enough on their own.

We're looking for teachers and staff who:

• enjoy working with children and young people
• have high expectations
• are patient, fair and consistent
• communicate clearly
• take responsibility for their work
• are comfortable working in an international environment
• are willing to contribute beyond their own classroom
• want to help build the school as it develops

Above all, we want people who take teaching seriously, know their students and take pride in doing their job well.