Employment
Founded in 1962 by the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Seisen International School offers a well respected programme including a co-ed Montessori PYP Kindergarten and an all-girls environment from Grades 1 to 12 featuring IBPYP, IBMYP and IBDP.
Our educational philosophy of love and service is guided by the teachings of the Handmaids and of their Foundress, St Raphaela Mary. A professional, international staff of 99 teachers from 25 countries provides a safe and challenging CIS/NEASC accredited education for our students. There are many opportunities to contribute to our award-winning arts program and competitive sports teams.
Seisen International School lists all openings through Search Associates
Employment Contact
Ms. Colette Rogers
Head of School
Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.
Seisen has in place a Student Safeguarding Policy.
Who are Seisen Staff?
Global
25 nationalities represented on staff
TCKs
Many staff identify as Third Culture Kids
Mentors
Academic and Social Mentors for new staff
Legacy
Seisen alumni return after university to join the staff
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CIS/NEASC Re-accreditation Cycle
Seisen International School is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). This accreditation is recognized around the world and indicates a high level of quality assurance.
Re-Accreditation Cycle
2012 Most recent re-accreditation
2017 Mid-term evaluation
2020 Preparatory evaluation
2022 Next re-accreditation
Selected comments from the 2020 Preparatory Report
"All members of the community interviewed were unanimous in their characterization of the school's working environment as positive, supportive and highly professional."
Evaluator Feedback from Preparatory Report November 2020
"The teaching staff at Seisen is always using the guiding statements, even if they are not in the classroom setting. I have often heard the staff encourage the girls to step out of their comfort zones and take a risk in doing something they normally wouldn't do."
Parent quote from CIS/NEASC Preparatory Report 2020
"Members of the board on visiting the school comment about the sense of freedom and the happy, welcoming atmosphere. From a young age, children are guided to be responsible and caring. There is a close, appropriate relationship with students, where respect and appreciation are obvious on both sides. We have observed how the administration puts the student first when making decisions."Board quote from CIS/NEASC Preparatory Report 2020
Seisen Learner Profile
RELIGIOUS
For Seisen International School, God comes first - His loving presence and action pervades the school and calls each one to live as value-based, ethical women and men. We reverence the spiritual treasures of the Catholic faith and other faiths and enter into dialogue with them. We encourage each other to develop our own religious beliefs.
GLOBALLY-MINDED
We represent many cultures, and are all open to and respectful of the perspectives, values and beliefs of others. We are eager to expand our awareness and understanding of the world and the global dimensions of situations and subjects. We are developing as global citizens, motivated to participate in and equipped to live in an ever-changing world. We are committed to making a difference, just as St. Raphaela did in her day. We are interactive members of a global network of Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus schools.
LEADERS
We are all leaders. We are positive role models for each other. We recognize and utilize the many talents in our learning community. As leaders we understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal wellbeing for ourselves and others.
CARING
They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
RISK TAKERS
They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
INQUIRERS
They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.
REFLECTIVE
They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.
KNOWLEDGEABLE
They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
COMMUNICATORS
They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.
OPEN MINDED
They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
THINKERS
They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
BALANCED
They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
PRINCIPLED
They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.