AddressCountry:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
School - South East Asia
Curriculum:
Other
Level:
Primary-Lower (5-7), Primary-Upper (8-11)
Start Date:
01 August 2024
Initial Contract Length:
2 year, renewable
Curriculum Experience Required:
No - flexible
Job Description
Student Description
Key Benefits
Job Requirements
They are looking for teachers who are open to the challenges of responding to the diverse needs of students in an international education environment, and who have a solid understanding of child centred education approaches to meet the needs of all learners and nurture student well-being. In addition, they must be able to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders in a dynamic school community. Applicants must hold a B.Ed.
or equivalent teaching qualification at degree level and full teacher registration. Preference is for teachers with 5 years of teaching experience and experience in English-speaking school systems. A valid driving license and willingness to own a private vehicle are necessary requirements.
The position attracts an international competitive package that includes an attractive salary, school fees for dependent children, free housing and utilities, medical insurance, and a laptop. Visa and removal expenses and annual leave fares are also provided.
The school is located in Papua New Guinea's largest and capital city, Port Moresby. Please contact Edvectus for details on how to apply.
Number Of Students: 600
Student Make Up:
about 50% expat and 50% local Regional Info: Port Moresby is the largest and capital city in Papua
New Guinea and on the shores of the Gulf of Papua. It's a diverse and interesting country with 4 main regions - Port Moresby being located in the Southern Region, closest to Australia. Port Moresby is just a 1 1/2 hour flight from Cairns, Australia and 4 hours from Sydney.
There is plenty to do in PNG such as scuba diving, fishing, 4 wheel driving, surfing, cultural experiences and plenty of opportunity for exploring. There are around 9 million people in PNG and over 851 languages and over 1000 cultural groups, though most people speak English so it's easy to integrate and there is a large expat population. Most expats live in safe and modern compounds.
PNG is well-known for high levels of crime, although advice from people who live there is to not just listen to mainstream media but to talk to people who have actually lived in PNG. Working and living in PNG as an expat https://youtu.be/85eEAQr4qPg
Welcome to Papau New Guinea https://youtu.be/ygZd41MmV00 Papua
New Guinea: Country Profile https://youtu.be/legFoOaWbIU Location Overview: Ela Beach, Port Moresby https://youtu.be/ji8-DW8gcdI
Benefits: Flights -yearly, Housing
- provided, Medical or Health insurance, Professional development allowance, Tuition
- free for dependants, Utilities paid
Suited To: Activity
- swimming beaches, Activity-typical land sporting types, Activity-typical water sporting types, Climate
- warmer, Dependent children
- more suitable, Holiday destination
- not typical, Westernised
- not very
Minimum Years Experience: 5.0 Curriculum Experience Required: No - flexible Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers: N
