About This Role
This is a Cambridge-curriculum teaching post at an international school in Addis Ababa, meaning you would be preparing students for externally moderated IGCSE and AS/A Level examinations rather than the national Ethiopian curriculum. The role suits a Physics specialist who is comfortable running practical laboratory work and who understands how Cambridge assessment objectives shape day-to-day teaching. International schools in Addis generally serve a mix of expatriate and affluent local families, so expectations around communication, documentation, and professional presentation tend to be higher than in many local schools.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The seniority tag combined with a 5-8 year expectation signals that the school wants someone who has already taught a full Cambridge cycle through to external exams, not a teacher who will learn the syllabus on the job. The emphasis on differentiation and progress tracking implies a classroom with a wide ability range, where you are expected to bring weaker students up while stretching the strongest ones. Practical work and lab safety receive unusual weight in the listing, suggesting the school has invested in laboratory facilities and wants a teacher who will actually use them rather than teach Physics purely from a textbook.
How to Approach This Application
Your application should lead with concrete evidence of Cambridge teaching - which exam boards, which papers, and what your students' results looked like over time. Since the school mentions inquiry-based methods and technology, be ready to describe specific lessons or practicals you designed rather than speaking in general terms about your teaching philosophy. If you have experience with exam moderation or preparing candidates for external assessment sessions, make that visible early, as it directly addresses what this employer appears to value most.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited to an experienced Physics teacher who has already worked within an international or Cambridge-aligned school and can demonstrate measurable student outcomes. Competition is likely to be moderate to strong, since international schools in Addis attract both local Cambridge-experienced teachers and diaspora candidates looking to return.
Teaching and learning
- Plan and teach Physics lessons in line with the Cambridge syllabuses ( IGCSE and AS/A Level) and the school's scheme of work.
- Use varied teaching methods, including inquiry-based learning, demonstrations, problem-solving and technology, to suit different learning needs.
- Prepare, supervise and assess practical work and experiments, and keep to laboratory health and safety rules.
- Set clear learning objectives and differentiate to support both struggling and high-achieving students.
Assessment and reporting
- Set, mark and moderate assignments, tests and mock exams that follow Cambridge assessment objectives and mark schemes.
- Track student progress, give timely, constructive feedback and keep accurate records.
- Prepare students for Cambridge external examinations and help with exam administration when needed.
- Contribute to progress reports and parent-teacher meetings.
Classroom and student wellbeing
- Create a safe, inclusive and well-managed learning environment.
- Apply the school's behaviour, child protection and safeguarding policies.
- Support students' pastoral care and personal development.
Department and school contribution
- Work with colleagues on curriculum planning, resources and shared best practice.
- Look after laboratory equipment and report shortages, damage or safety concerns.
- Take part in staff meetings, training, school events and extracurricular activities (for example a science club or science fair).
- Communicate professionally with parents and with school leadership.
- Bachelor's degree in Physics or a closely related field (a Master's degree is an advantage).
- A teaching qualification or license (e.g. PGDT, B.Ed. or equivalent) as required by Ethiopian regulations.
- At least 5years' experience teaching Physics, preferably at secondary level.
- Working knowledge of Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level Physics syllabuses and assessment.
- Excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written.
- Integrity, professionalism and a commitment to student safeguarding.
How To Apply
Submit your CV, cover letter, copies of certificates and contact details of two referees to jobs@flipperschools.com
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