Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date: 2027 Spring

Apply by: 30 September 2026 

TIS Vision Statement:

Courage to innovate,
Passion to pursue excellence,
Character to embrace challenges.

TIS Mission Statement: 

“In a safe, caring and welcoming environment, our mission is to develop socially responsible, life long learners able to problem solve, think critically, and make positive changes in our global community.”

TIS Core Values:

Caring

Responsibility

Respect

Student-Centred

We are seeking an innovative and collaborative Secondary French teacher who is committed to preparing our students for the future by cultivating skills and attitudes that enable lifelong learning and care for the community.

About Us

The International School of Macao (TIS) is a Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 school dedicated to developing socially responsible, lifelong learners equipped to make positive changes in our global community. Accredited by the Education Ministry of Alberta, Canada, our graduates earn a diploma recognised by universities worldwide. We offer both the Alberta curriculum and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and PYP programmes to our diverse student body of 1,200 students from 35 countries. In addition to our Alberta and IB accreditations, we are currently a CIS member school. 

Our Values

TIS is committed to a culture where our core values—Caring, Respect, Student-Centered, and Responsibility—are central to decision-making and actions. We welcome applicants who contribute to a positive culture and value professional growth, teamwork, and trust-filled relationships. Clear communication and efficiency are highly valued.

Duties:

* Provide high quality French language instruction using advanced pedagogical approaches

* Support all learners with an inclusive approach

* Participate in student, school and community extra-curricular activities

* Collaborate with other teachers to ensure a consistent approach to teaching and learning.

* Experience of working with all beginner level French language students is a requirement.

* IB Experience is a requirement.

* Experience of working with Google Classroom, PowerSchool, and ManageBac is an asset.

* French has previously only been offered in High School at TIS. We will be introducing it in Middle School next year. 

Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess a minimum of a Bachelor of Education with a focus in Secondary Education and a Major or Minor in French. Knowledge of and experience with inquiry-based learning is a prerequisite. Applicants must possess a Canadian provincial (Alberta) teaching certification or comparable qualifications from other countries in order to apply for a teaching position at TIS. Check your credentials by copying and pasting the following link to your browser:

https://www.alberta.ca/teacher-certification.aspx

Child Safeguarding

TIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to:

- fulfil their role in promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all students in the school

- attend regular professional development child protection and safeguarding programs and sign a Code of Conduct

- report to the Designated or Deputy Safeguarding Lead any concerns they have for the welfare of a student

All new staff are required to be certified in first aid (this can be an online course). 

Compensation and Benefits

There is a generous compensation package commensurate with qualifications and experience, as well as medical, dental and living allowance benefits.

Application Instructions

The successful applicant will be asked to acquire certification (https://www.alberta.ca/teacher-certification.aspx) through the province of Alberta, Canada. Please review this information before applying. They must provide an International Child Protection Certificate (or local/national equivalent) and undergo a teacher-barring service check (or local/national equivalent) before the start of employment.