Saint George School is a British International school that offers an innovative education through a challenging international curriculum, making learning relevant and meaningful for students by adopting a comprehensive study program based on research and centered on the student as a learner. Throughout its 62 years of existence, Saint George School has become a reference of academic excellence both nationally and internationally, being the only school in the country to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate program and the first one to receive dual accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS), Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the New England Association of School and Colleges (NEASC), with a highly qualified multicultural faculty and staff. Today make up a school community of 43 different nationalities, making Saint George an institution of international stature forming young leaders capable of meeting academic and professional challenges in today's global society.
At Saint George School (SGS), we believe in fostering a culture where teaching is not just a linear journey but an ongoing cycle of professional growth, collaboration, and innovation.
Teachers at SGS are committed to high expectations, equity, cultural competence, and developmental appropriateness, while also embracing student-centered, inquiry-driven learning.
We recognize that becoming an exceptional teacher requires ongoing reflection, adaptation, and engagement with best practices. SGS teachers actively collaborate with content specialists, instructional coaches, and colleagues to ensure meaningful learning experiences and curricular coherence. Our commitment is to nurture a professional learning community where each teacher is supported in their continuous journey toward excellence.
Part of Nord Anglia Education (NAE) is embedded in our teaching philosophy. This framework ensures that students develop the competencies necessary for success in a rapidly changing world, focusing on:
By integrating Empower Us with SGS’s Teaching for Excellence Program, Upper School teachers ensure that students graduate as confident, critical thinkers and lifelong learners who can navigate the complexities of the modern world.
At SGS Upper School, students engage in rigorous academic programs including IGCSE and IB. Our teachers prepare students for academic success, global competencies, and post-secondary pathways through student-centered learning, inquiry-based instruction, and interdisciplinary connections.
Upper School teachers serve as mentors and facilitators, ensuring that students develop the skills, mindsets, and resilience needed for higher education and beyond.
SGS Teachers are responsible for delivering rigorous, engaging, and inquiry-based instruction that fosters student agency, critical thinking, and real-world connections. They create inclusive and dynamic learning environments, assess student progress using standards-based evaluation, and contribute to a collaborative professional learning culture.
SGS teachers are evaluated based on the Teaching for Excellence Program Rubric, which includes 7 essentials:
Uses research-based practices, inquiry-driven instruction, and metacognitive strategies.
Sets high expectations for all learners and models academic rigor.
Designs engaging, student-centered lessons that foster curiosity and ownership of learning.
Provides structured challenges and growth-oriented feedback.
Uses student artifacts and authentic assessments to measure learning.
Demonstrates professional integrity, collaboration, and commitment to lifelong learning.
Continuously seeks to improve practice through feedback and self-reflection.
SGS Upper School Teachers prepare students for success in higher education and global careers, ensuring they graduate as confident, critical thinkers and lifelong learners.
SGS teachers are architects of the future, shaping the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society and the world.
Saint George School is a pioneering British international school in the Dominican Republic for Infant through to 12th grade students. Home to a community of more than 49 nationalities, Saint George delivers world-class academic programs and transformative learning experiences that nurture the successful global citizens of tomorrow.
Saint George School is a diverse British international school that offers a truly holistic education.
Recognized as a center of excellence in the region, our pioneering approach prioritizes both academic achievement and personal development. Our goal is to identify each student’s unique talents and empower them to forge their own journey to success.
We do this by combining world-class international programs – including Cambridge IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma – with the Dominican Republic’s National Plan of Studies. Your child will choose from a wide range of subjects and learn in English and Spanish, all within a thriving multicultural environment. They’ll also enjoy exceptional extra-curricular experiences, from international competitions and trips to our extensive afternoon activity program.
This well-rounded approach develops lifelong learners who are globally aware, possess strong values, and make a positive difference. Ready for our diverse and interconnected world, our students go on to study at the best universities in the US, Canada, UK, and Europe.
MISSION SGS provides a challenging and comprehensive multilingual education within a disciplined and respectful learning environment, empowering all learners to reach their maximum academic and personal potential.
VISION A multicultural school community which through an international education will form continuous learners committed to making significant contributions to society by exemplifying core human values, disciplined work ethic and the ability to adjust to change.
DEFINITION OF LEARNING Learning at SGS is a collaborative experience where student curiosity drives the inquiry process. Learners apply critical thinking to ask questions, conduct research, test ideas and create solution to real world issues. Taking measured risks, learning from mistakes, reflecting on experiences, and sharing the knowledge and skills gained take precedence to emphasize the learning process. Our school community values diversity and respects individual differences, instilling ethic, and values, to create a safe and respectful environment where everyone is a teacher, and everyone is a learner.
At Saint George School (SGS), we believe in fostering a culture where teaching is not just a linear journey but an ongoing cycle of professional growth, collaboration, and innovation. Teachers at SGS are committed to high expectations, equity, cultural competence, and developmental appropriateness, while also embracing student-centered, inquiry-driven learning.
We recognize that becoming an exceptional teacher requires ongoing reflection, adaptation, and engagement with best practices. SGS teachers actively collaborate with content specialists, instructional coaches, and colleagues to ensure meaningful learning experiences and curricular coherence. Our commitment is to nurture a professional learning community where each teacher is supported in their continuous journey toward excellence.
Part of Nord Anglia Education (NAE) is embedded in our teaching philosophy. This framework ensures that students develop the competencies necessary for success in a rapidly changing world, focusing on:
By integrating Empower Us with SGS’s Teaching for Excellence Program, Upper School teachers ensure that students graduate as confident, critical thinkers and lifelong learners who can navigate the complexities of the modern world.
At SGS Upper School, students engage in rigorous academic programs including IGCSE and IB. Our teachers prepare students for academic success, global competencies, and post-secondary pathways through student-centered learning, inquiry-based instruction, and interdisciplinary connections.
Upper School teachers serve as mentors and facilitators, ensuring that students develop the skills, mindsets, and resilience needed for higher education and beyond.
SGS Teachers are responsible for delivering rigorous, engaging, and inquiry-based instruction that fosters student agency, critical thinking, and real-world connections. They create inclusive and dynamic learning environments, assess student progress using standards-based evaluation, and contribute to a collaborative professional learning culture.
This role integrates:
2.Rigorous & Inquiry-Driven Instruction
3.Assessment & Standards-Based Evaluation
4.Professional Growth & Collaboration
5.School Culture & Community Engagement
SGS teachers are evaluated based on the Teaching for Excellence Program Rubric, which includes 7 Essential Standard and their Key Indicators:
1.Teaching is Thinking: Uses research-based practices, inquiry-driven instruction, and metacognitive strategies.
2.Uphold Excellence: Sets high expectations for all learners and models academic rigor.
3.Love Learning: Designs engaging, student-centered lessons that foster curiosity and ownership of learning.
4.No Struggle, No Progress: Provides structured challenges and growth-oriented feedback.
5.It Starts and Ends with Student Work: Uses student artifacts and authentic assessments to measure learning.
6.Professionalism, Ethical Standards & Community Engagement: Demonstrates professional integrity, collaboration, and commitment to lifelong learning.
7.Reflective Practice, Goal Setting, & Professional Growth: Continuously seeks to improve practice through feedback and self-reflection.
SGS Upper School Teachers prepare students for success in higher education and global careers, ensuring they graduate as confident, critical thinkers and lifelong learners.
SGS teachers are architects of the future, shaping the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society and the world.
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.
We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
