Director Of Sport, San Jose, Costa Rica

The British School of Costa Rica is seeking a talented, enthusiastic and dynamic teacher and leader to join our PE Department in January of 2020.

The successful candidate will join a stable and friendly teaching faculty that provides ongoing support and professional development. With an average class size of approximately 20 students, the candiate will be expected to work with the other members of the PE Department in order to facilitate student-centred learning experiences (for more information please refer to the job description and person specification).

Since opening its doors in 1981 the British School has been focused on delivering a high-quality education to local and international students resident in Costa Rica.

School Mission:

The BSCR is dedicated to developing globally aware , multilingual, lifelong learners with the key skills to fulfill their potential

Sporting Vision:

All sporting activities at the BSCR should be student-centred, values-driven, skills-based and personally challenging

Values:

Creativity, Honesty, Independence, Respect, Responsibility

Our student body of approximately 850 students (Pre-K to Y12) follow a learning continuum of international and national curricula including: IEYC, IPC, IMYC, IGCSE and the IB Diploma.

Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) and the Costa Rican Ministry of Education (MEP), the British School prides itself on developing students with the skill set to enter the best universities around the world.

Living and Working in Costa Rica

As the capital of Costa Rica, San Jose is the political, economic and social heart of the country. Known internationally for peace and its high standards of living, Costa Rica offers a variety of life experiences including a vibrant cultural scene, beautiful beaches, tropical rainforests and a comfortable year-round climate.

For more information about this position please see the attached documents or visit our website: www.thebritishschoolofcostarica.com.

To make a formal application for this post please send a copy of your CV and letter of application to **********. Please note that a working level of bilingualism (English/Spanish) is a prerequisite for applicants wishing to make an application.