English Teacher

A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an experienced, well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher to join our successful English department within the secondary section of the school (age 11-18). The Urca site of The British School, Rio de Janeiro is a secondary school site of over 500 students which follows a UK style Key Stage 3 curriculum, IGCSEs at Key Stage 4 and the IB Diploma at Key Stage 5. The majority of students in the school are from local Brazilian families with a small number of expatriate children; despite the large number of non-native English speakers, results in English are very strong and usually significantly above world averages. The English department has recently undergone a number of improvements including a Key Stage 3 curriculum review and introduction of the Accelerated Reader programme in 2025. We are looking for a passionate English teacher who knows how to inspire and motivate students whilst also collaborating with colleagues both within the English department and across the school. They will ideally have experience of teaching up to pre-university level; whilst experience of IGCSE and IB curriculums would be an advantage, it is not essential. The school can offer modern facilities, motivated students, collaborative colleagues, a competitive salary, accommodation provided by the school and a unique environment to work at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain. Staff are provided with a school laptop and access to a variety of online platforms to support teaching and learning, along with a strong commitment to the professional development of all staff. Class sizes are small (below 20) and staff receive a generous time allowance for planning and marking. The school provides free lunches and children of staff can attend the school free of charge. Rio is an extremely attractive and affordable place to live with a huge variety of activities on offer, a warm climate and opportunities for travel around Brazil and to neighbouring countries. To apply, pl