Full Time, Fixed Term

January 2025 (or sooner)

1 November 2024

TBSC: WORKING IN THE PRIMARY SECTION
The British School Caracas was founded in 1950 and is the leading international school in Venezuela. We have slowly expanded over the years and, due to an increase in numbers, we are entering a new phase of development and so we are looking for inspirational teachers to join the team. We have 220 students in the Primary Section and 140 students in the Secondary Section. Our curriculum in the Primary Section follows the International Primary Curriculum and the English National Curriculum.
The Primary Section is an energising and rewarding place to work. Many positive changes are taking place, including the reinvigorating of our IPC programme. If you would like to be part of these exciting times, we look forward to receiving your application. Our teachers are flexible, enthusiastic, motivated, excellent communicators and always willing to go the extra mile; our community is a small one, but characterised by immense loyalty to and belief in the school. We are committed to educating the whole child and are not simply a results factory (although our examination results at IGCSE and IBDP levels are consistently excellent).
Due to an increase in numbers, we are looking for a Key Stage 1 or 2 Primary Teacher with sound knowledge of the English National Curriculum and preferably some knowledge or experience of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). A minimum of two years’ teaching experience is required. In return, teachers receive a flight to and from the place of hire at the beginning and at the end of their contracts, a fully furnished apartment and health insurance. A generous salary is offered.
We are committed to Continuous Professional Development for all our teachers and place great importance in recruiting teachers who ‘fit’ into our team. Before applying, we strongly recommend that applicants read through all the documentation.


This position is for January 2025 or sooner.


Please apply with a letter of application that must highlight why you would like to work at TBSC (and live in the vibrant city of Caracas!), and five essential traits of an international teacher. Please apply via the TES website by Friday 1st November 2024.


Please note that incomplete TES application forms will not be considered.


CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING
The British School Caracas 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 practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and provide relevant police checks as required.

HISTORY: A brief summary of some major events at TBSC:
1950 The British School Caracas was opened at the Old Hacienda Farmhouse in Las Mercedes (now the Vera Cruz Supermarket) on 15th of September with 37 pupils and four teachers. Eileen Hinks (later Eileen Mendt) was appointed Headmistress.
1954 TBSC was relocated and its main buildings with seven classrooms for 240 pupils (The Mendt, Pre-School and Amphitheatre Buildings today) inaugurated by the British and Canadian Ambassadors of the day.
1958 An apartment below the original offices at the main entrance was converted to make two classrooms for Pre-School. The Britannia House Shield was donated by B.O.A.C. (British Airways).
1962 A two story annexe with six classrooms was opened next to the Amphitheatre building to accommodate a Dutch section complete with Dutch teachers and a Dutch language programme. Today this building is still known as The Dutch Building.
1967 A severe earthquake shook Los Palos Grandes and Altamira but the school escaped with only minor damage.
1978 The British Community held a reception at the school to mark the visit of the Prince of Wales to Venezuela. This was a record year for enrolment (301 with a pupil teacher ratio of 30:1).

1981 Catherine Judge was appointed Headmistress.
1984 The Dutch section closed.
1987 Jane Askey was appointed as Headmistress.
1988 Was a record low for enrolment at the Altamira site (90 pupils).
1989 The first P.T.A. Spring Fayre was held.
1990 A covered area (‘The Hanger’) and playing surface was provided next to the Dutch building in lieu of an extended indoor hall. Alan Darby was appointed as Headmaster.
1991 Roger Anniss was appointed as Headmaster.
1994 Sheila Purdom was appointed as Headmistress.
1995 Science, ICT and two further classrooms were added to the the Amphitheatre Building. The first Year Book was published.
1997 New buildings containing eight classrooms, a Science Lab, Staff Room and changing rooms were opened next to the cancha (The Fletcher Building) increasing the capacity of the school.
1999 Quintas Dami and Alicia were purchased to house a Library/Media Centre, administration offices and Key Stage 3.
2000 The 50th Anniversary of the school. The 40th anniversary and retirement of long serving teacher and Deputy Head, Janet Fletcher. Mark Gifford was appointed as Head of School.
2002 Appointment of Richard Free as Head of School.
2003 The British School Caracas awarded accreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS).
2004 The Board reached a decision to remain essentially a Primary School (3+ to 12+) for the foreseeable future.
2006 Appointment of Brian Allen as Head of School.

2007 CIS Five Year Review.
2009 Amphitheatre roof built, Year 8 opens after an absence of six years. Board announce the intention of expanding to pre-university levels.
2010 The 60th anniversary of the school. The primary programme adopts the International Primary Curriculum to complement the National Curriculum of England.
2011 Appointment of Neil Mc Burney as Head of School. For the first time in TBSC´s history, our first Key Stage 4 (Year 10) students undertake the Cambridge IGCSE after receiving authorisation to offer this prestigious curriculum in May 2011.
2012 The school completes the CIS Self Study as a part of the CIS Ten Year Review. The CIS school visit took place in November.
2013 TBSC is granted CIS Accreditation. Out first Year 11 students complete their IGCSE external examinations in June 2013. Our IB Diploma authorisation application is completed as we prepare to off the IB Diploma from September 2013. Appointment of John Plommer as Head of School.
2014 Appointment of Yasir Patel as the Head of School.
2015 Our first Year 13 (IB) students graduate. This includes Carlos Borges, who has studied at TBSC from Early Years. The school is successful in its International Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and is recognised as part of the British Schools Overseas. TBSC is fully accredited by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS)
2020 George Palmer appointed Head of School
2020 TBSC celebrates its seventieth anniversary
Vision
Preparing young minds to impact and improve the world.
Mission
To provide a world class British and international education that nurtures our students, embeds TBSC values, and maximises each individual's potential.
CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING
The British School Caracas 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 practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and provide relevant police checks as required.