ECONOMICS &

BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
OVERVIEW

Lima - Peru
Markham College
Who we are

Founded in 1946, Markham College enjoys a reputation as a regional leader

in South America for educational and academic excellence. We are an
independent, non-profit, co-educational school that provides bilingual
education to children from 3-18 years of age at our Miraflores and Surco
campuses in Lima, Peru.

Markham has a British heritage and international perspective. We have an

adapted British Curriculum that respects our distinct Peruvian setting. Our Early
Years bilingual programme starts at 3 years old and leads them towards IGCSE
and the International Baccalaureate Diploma examinations. Our IB program, with
over 29 courses, gives students the tools to succeed in universities worldwide.
We encourage diversity and support passion by allowing our students and staff
to choose from over 100 different extracurricular activities and sports.

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Our mission is to support children to become leaders in their chosen fields
and be agents of change in Peru and the world. To achieve this, our curriculum
is underpinned by the pillars of academic and creative endeavour, character
development and service learning. Consequently, we have several features that
make Markham special and unique. Our outdoor education programme (HELIX)
and social programmes ensure that students receive a balanced and rounded
education focusing on how they can make a difference in society. Furthermore,
our student leadership programme means our children are a central part of the
decision-making process with regard to their learning experiences.

We expect all of our teachers to play a role in the pastoral care of our children.
Supporting our students’ emotional, psychological, and physical development
and academic growth throughout their Markham journey.
Markham in numbers

• 1946 fundation
• 3 Sections: Early Years, Primary and Secondary
• 1,900+ students in school roll
• 501 students in S3 to 6B (Grades 9 to 12)
• 27 nationalities represented
• 40% international teachers
• 10:1 IB Student-teacher ratio
• 2 campuses Monterrico 27,778 m2 and San Antonio 48,194 m2

Extra-curricular programme

Markham encourages students to explore their interests beyond the

classroom. Our HELIX Programme (Holistic education, experiential
learning, leadership, international citizenship and the X-Factor) allows
students to develop leadership and social awareness and apply their
learning through

• Over 100 after-school activities: including sports, art, theatre, music

and debate.
• A comprehensive outdoor education programme with yearly camps
(ages 8-17), from the Andes to the Amazon rainforest.
• The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
• A robust social service programme across many of our out-of-class
activities.
• Numerous intercultural experiences.

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Affiliations

Curriculum

• Based on the UK National Model

• Follows Peruvian Ministry of Education Competencies
• S4 (grade 10) students take the Cambridge University’s International
General Certificate of Education (IGCSE).
• Preparation for IGCSE takes up 90% of the S3 and S4 curriculum.
• After S4, students can join the one-year National Programme or the
two-year International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
• By Peruvian law, all students graduate upon completing S5 and are
eligible to pursue university studies.

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Business & Economics Department Overview

The Business & Economics Department at Markham is an exciting activity hub with
something to offer every member of the Markham community. At IGCSE and IB levels,
students enthusiastically participate in fun, interactive and engaging lessons promoting
the department’s reputation within and outside the classroom. Outside of the classroom,
we offer talks by guests, activities, and school trips to broaden students’ understanding
of entrepreneurship, business and economics.

The department’s mission is to educate students on the role of resources and

business organisations in society. We strive to do this through the confluence of
theory and practice in an innovative way, challenging assumptions and encouraging
experimentation.

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Strategic Aims of the Business & Economics Department
• The department will offer the highest business & economics studies standards
to enable students to foster a lifelong love of the subject.
• The department will use modern and innovative techniques to help students
reach their potential within the subject.
• The department will develop inherent transferable skills that can be utilised
across the range of subjects offered at Markham College.
• The department will offer dynamic initiatives outside the classroom to bring the
real business world to the Markham community.
• The department will foster the development of soft skills relevant to future work
settings.

Contact Time

Students at Markham can choose IB Economics at Higher and Standard levels in

the sixth form. The students receive four 45-minute lessons a week at Standard
Level and six 45-minute lessons a week at Higher Level. Our IB course has a healthy
uptake, although we always want to grow in this aspect.

Classroom environments are designed to develop essential skills such as

independence, collaboration, active learning and critical thinking while the students
acquire economic knowledge.

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Business & Economics Teacher
Job Description

We seek to appoint an IB Economics Teacher in Secondary to join our dynamic

and innovative team. The Business & Economics department has established a
reputation for academic excellence in the Markham community, making it a popular
and desirable pathway for children at IGCSE and IBDP.

The selected candidate will report to the Head of Business & Economics during the
day-to-day running of the Business & Economics department. All subject teachers
also work as tutors to support the pastoral programmes for different year groups.
As a tutor, the expectation is to report to the Head of Year and Head of Secondary.

The main responsibilities include:

• Teaching IGCSE, IB and university-level entrance examinations appropriate to

students’ ages and abilities.
• Have an ambitious approach to teaching and learning, planning engaging and
well-structured lessons that challenge students.
• Use various formative and summative assessment techniques to evaluate
student learning.
• Proactively seek to develop independent and collaborative learners.
• Effectively assess and record students’ progress following the department and
whole school policy.
• Be accountable for our children’s academic, social and emotional well-being in
their classes.
• Monitor the progress of children with special educational needs.
• Being proactive in exploring innovative ways of delivering ICT within the
curriculum.
• Prepare written and oral reports on the progress of individual students for
parents and other interested parties.

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Candidate professional qualifications:

• Must hold a relevant degree in Economics (BA) as the sole or significant focus
• Must hold a teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent)
• A minimum of 3 years experience, though new teachers who are aspiring to be
outstanding, will be considered
• Ideally has experience with teaching IB Economics
• Experience in teaching IGCSE Business Studies, though not essential
• Able to teach consistently inspirational lessons and a track record/ability to
deliver results
• A commitment to the well-being and pastoral care of all students within their
care
• Able and willing to make a broader contribution to school life through
extracurricular activities and trips
• Innovative, creative, enthusiastic, and able to deliver results
• Experience working overseas or with international students would be an
advantage.

Candidate’s professional skills:

• Thrives in a demanding and academic setting

• Empathetic, with a solid commitment to pastoral care
• Strong focus on collaboration and adapting existing practices
• Commitment to professional development
• Ability to cope with ambiguity and change
• Is adaptable
• Sense of humour
• Willingness to speak or learn Spanish.

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Before the closing date, please upload applications with a CV of up to two pages
to the school’s application system: https://jobs.markham.edu.pe.
Early applications are encouraged.

Markham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of

young people, and we select staff that understand and share this commitment. All
applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks
with past employers and obtaining a Police Certificate or Good Conduct Certif-
icate from the country where the applicant last resided or was employed, which
may include Disclosure & Barring checks.

More Information:
www.markham.edu.pe
IG @markhamcollegeperu
Calle Augusto Angulo 291, San Antonio
Miraflores - Lima - Peru

www.markham.edu.pe