International Physics Teacher

Company: Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools

Company Description
Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools is a network of secondary schools spread nationwide across Kazakhstan. Currently, there are 23 schools in operation, with plans for four additional schools in the near future. The intellectual schools select students based on examination results, focusing on significant aptitudes in science, mathematics, and languages. Supported by a president’s scholarship, students are expected to become independent learners, critical thinkers and global citizens. The schools implement a trilingual policy, teaching main subjects in Kazakh, Russian, and English.
Role Description
Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Type: Full-time, On-site
The International Physics Teacher plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, innovative, and student-centered instruction in Physics at the Nazarbayev Intellectual School (NIS) Almaty–Nauryzbay. This position requires an enthusiastic and reflective educator who can inspire students to explore the natural world through scientific inquiry, experimentation, and critical thinking within a bilingual and multicultural environment.
The teacher will be responsible for designing and implementing engaging lesson plans aligned with NIS Programme curriculum, focusing on developing students’ conceptual understanding, analytical reasoning, and practical laboratory skills. Instruction should integrate real-world contexts, promote curiosity and problem-solving, and encourage students to apply physics principles across STEM disciplines.
The role involves fostering scientific literacy and research skills through project-based and inquiry-based learning, integrating innovative digital tools and simulations to enhance understanding of physical phenomena. The teacher will collaborate in team teaching with local colleagues, co-develop lessons, and model effective instructional strategies that support bilingual and international education.
We expect a teacher who actively shares expertise and best practices through professional learning communities, workshops, and mentoring or coaching sessions, and who is eager to support colleagues in strengthening their pedagogical and assessment practices in science education.
The successful candidate will demonstrate cultural adaptability, passion for scientific education, and a commitment to continuous professional growth and collaborative practice.
Qualifications
* Master’s degree (or higher) in Physics, or a related field. A teaching qualification or postgraduate certificate is highly desirable.
* Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience in Biology, preferably in international or bilingual school settings.
* Demonstrated ability to design and deliver student-centred, inquiry-based, and project-based lessons that promote critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.
* Proficiency in modern educational technologies, coding platforms, and digital tools for learning management, assessment, and collaboration (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Python, Scratch, Arduino, or similar).
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in team teaching environments, mentor local teachers, and lead professional development on technology integration and digital pedagogy.
* Fluency in English (C1 or higher). Knowledge of Kazakh or Russian is an advantage but not required.
* A reflective, innovative, and culturally responsive educator with a growth mindset, enthusiasm for cross-cultural collaboration, and commitment to the mission and values of Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools.

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