Secondary English Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 30 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

Cambridge College Lima is a leading international school in Lima, Peru, committed to providing an outstanding education that combines academic excellence with the personal development of every student. As part of Inspired Education, the school offers a dynamic, internationally minded learning environment where students are encouraged to think critically, develop their talents, and become confident, responsible global citizens.

Cambridge College Lima is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and student-centred Secondary English Teacher to join our academic team. The successful candidate will teach English Language and Literature across Lower Secondary, IGCSE and the IB Diploma, working with bilingual students who study English at first language level. This is a role for a teacher who loves literature and is energised by helping able second language speakers reach the highest standards of written and spoken English.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create a stimulating and inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, discussion, and independent learning.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies and resources to meet the different learning needs and abilities of students.
• Assess, monitor, and track student progress, providing constructive and timely feedback to support continued development.
•  Use assessment data effectively to inform teaching and implement appropriate interventions when required.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement, behaviour, participation, and engagement.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Contribute actively to the wider life of the school, including extracurricular activities, school events, trips, and other initiatives.
• Maintain accurate academic records and complete reports and other documentation in line with school requirements.
• Promote the school’s values and contribute to a positive, collaborative, and internationally minded school culture.
• Ensure the safeguarding, wellbeing, and pastoral care of students in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured English lessons across Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE and IB Diploma courses, aligned with the school's curriculum and academic expectations.
• Support students in developing strong reading comprehension, written composition, textual analysis and oral communication skills, with deliberate attention to the vocabulary and idiom demands that first language assessment places on bilingual learners.
• Prepare, mark and moderate coursework and internal assessment, including IB Individual Orals, in line with examination board requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support curriculum planning and the continuous development of the English programme.
• Contribute to enrichment beyond the classroom, such as debate, public speaking, Model United Nations, creative writing and the school production.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A recognised teaching qualification or certification.
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging and academically rigorous lessons.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create an inclusive and positive learning environment.
• A student-centred approach with a genuine commitment to supporting both academic achievement and personal development.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and collaboration skills.
• The ability to use technology effectively to enhance teaching and learning.
• A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach to working within an international school community.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.
• A Bachelor's degree in English, English Literature, Education, or another relevant field, together with a recognised teaching qualification such as QTS or a PGCE.
• Previous experience teaching English at Secondary level, ideally within an international or bilingual school environment.
• Experience delivering Cambridge Lower Secondary English, CIE IGCSE First/Second Language English and/or Literature in English, and/or IBDP English A: Language and Literature or English B. IB workshop training is an advantage, and training can be provided for the right candidate.
• A practical understanding of how to stretch second language speakers towards first language grades.
• Native or near-native fluency in English. Spanish is welcome but not required.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.