MYP English Teacher (Maternity Leave Coverage)

About the role

The Metropolitan School of Panama is a top international school in Panama City, serving students from Early Childhood 3 to 12th grade. With 800 students from 45 nationalities and 120 globally experienced educators, our diverse community is one of our greatest strengths. Founded in 2011, the MET was built on a vision of academic excellence, exceptional teachers, small class sizes, and a joyful, inspiring environment where every student can thrive. Location: Metropolitan School of Panama. Reports to: Secondary Principal, Head of Department and MYP Curriculum Coordinators. The Secondary Teacher at The Metropolitan School of Panama is responsible for delivering consistently high‑quality teaching and learning that enables all students to achieve ambitious academic and personal outcomes. Informed by the International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy and aligned with the Nord Anglia Education Teacher Standards, the teacher designs and facilitates learning experiences that are inquiry‑based, conceptually focused, and internationally minded. Central to the role is the purposeful application of the IB Approaches to Teaching, ensuring that learning is inquiry‑driven, conceptually grounded, contextualised, collaborative, and differentiated. Teachers are expected to explicitly develop students’ IB Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills, supporting the growth of thinking, communication, social, research, and self‑management skills that enable students to become reflective, independent, and lifelong learners. The teacher applies Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure equitable access, engagement, and challenge for all students, using evidence and reflection to adapt practice to