Queen’s
College seeks to remain one of the finest schools in the
nation. It is the goal of the school to provide a strong
academic programme from which each student will develop a
personal commitment to learning, a respect for independent
thinking and an expanding curiosity about the world and its
people. The pursuit of excellence is a cooperative process
grounded in respect for others. The school is committed to
maintaining a diverse and gifted faculty.
Queen's College believes that its greatest
resources are its faculty, and that in order to achieve its
mission Queen's College must provide superior teaching through
the attraction, professional support and retention of
outstanding faculty members. Essential qualities of such
faculty include a strong educational background and subject
area mastery; a commitment both to scholarship and to young
people; and a personal charisma which will inspire students
and promote collegiality with peers.
An excellent salary and benefits package is made
available to all persons on staff at Queen's College. Some of
the included job benefits are: a salary and annual increment
that is above the national average for teachers; a
comprehensive health insurance coverage with
BahamaHealth Insurance, of which Queen's College covers
50% of the insurance premium; up to 50% subsidy of staff
personal professional development; a 50% reduction of tuition
fees for children of staff at Queen's College; gratuity and; a
pension plan.
Queen's College welcomes
talented, motivated teachers.
We are now accepting applications for teachers for September 2008 in the following areas:
Early Learning Centre (Ages 3-5).
Classroom Teachers.
Primary School (Grades 1-6).
Classroom Teachers, Physical Education (including teaching swimming), Modern languages (French & Spanish), Special Needs.
High School (Grades 7-12).
Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Mathematics, Home Economics, Art.
Please send all completed applications to Human Resources A.S.A.P.
Application
Requirements
Applicants for all posts must have:
a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from a recognized
University in the relevant subject area
a Post-graduate Certificate in
Education, or teacher certificate. A certified copy of the relevant degrees and teacher certificates
must accompany the application.
the names and relevant
contact information of at least two professional references
should also be listed. Applications from unqualified
persons and or incomplete applications will not be processed.
Persons offered appointments will be expected to make a
commitment to work in harmony with Christian principles and to
support the emphases of the Bahamas Conference of The
Methodist Church of which the school is a part.
All High School Posts require a willingness to
support the school’s Accelerated Programme and to teach
or receive training to teach advanced courses such as Advanced
Placement and Advanced Subsidiary. Experience in teaching
advanced courses is preferred.
Application forms are available from the Human Resources
Office at the school or downloaded from the
link below. The
completed application, together with a covering letter, a
statement of your educational philosophy, and a recent
photograph must be sent to:
The Principal
Queen's College
P.O. Box N-7127
Nassau, Bahamas
by fax to:
1-242-393-3248 or email to
dlynch@qchenceforth.com
Your completed application with supporting documents should arrive no later than March 31, 2008 unless indicated so above. Candidates short listed will be contacted by telephone, fax
or email, for an interview.
For
inquiries or questions regarding placement at QC, please
contact:
