IB DP English A & B Teacher
Letovo School
Moscow
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Annual salary is from 60 000 USD gross
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2023
- Apply by:
- 24 June 2023
Job overview
Overview
LETOVO School is a non-profit co-educational independent boarding school for grade 7-11. Founded in 2018, Letovo offers a world-class bilingual education to exceptionally gifted and motivated students from across Russia. Having adopted a need-blind admission policy, Letovo seeks to establish an all-inclusive community, educating a new generation of socially conscious, internationally minded Russian and world citizens.
Letovo boarding School was rated №1 by Global IB Schools 2022 with the average graduate's score being 43.
About the role
We would like to appoint a qualified and dynamic IB DP English A & B Teacher with a proficient level of English who is internationally minded with a demonstrable passion for and deep understanding of Letovo School vision, mission and values.
Key tasks
• Teach IB DP English A &B classes to the secondary school students aged 16-17
• Identify and use core learning skills and teaching strategies in subject area
• Plan, prepare, develop and deliver courses of study in English A & B to a range of classes according to Letovo curriculum guidelines and school requirements
• Inspire and lead students to ensure they are motivated
• Observe, assess and monitor students’ on-going progress. Prepare assignments and tests for internal assessment and homework in the subject
• Tailor and differentiate courses of study and lessons to meet the individual needs of student’s levels of academic ability and prior knowledge
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding students’ progress and student needs
• Maintain a safe, secure, and stimulating learning environment
• Be willing to take on pastoral duties, such as taking on class tutor role and supporting students on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties
• Prepare students for internal and external examinations
• Cooperate and collaborate with the management to maintain accreditation with the relevant competitive examination and validating bodies
• Attend school, faculty meetings and trainings
• Complete all tasks related to assessment (internal and external assessment components), feedback, teaching and learning in (insert subject) according to the official IBO subject guide and the Letovo Internal Calendar
Requirements
• B. Sc/Master’s Degree in English/Literature
• B. Ed, Bachelors with Teaching Qualification, M. Ed, PGCE or PGDE or similar teaching qualification
• Proficient level of English speaker required
• Minimum 3-5 years of IBDP teaching experience in strong IB Schools
• Experience as an examiner in the subject (preferred)
• Strong teaching experience of students in the middle and diploma years’ age group.
• Experience of teaching gifted and talented students (preferred)
• Outstanding student results
The successful candidate will be
• Well-organized, approachable and proactive
• Collaborative and team-player
• Should demonstrate interest in student development, enthusiasm and subject knowledge
• Well-motivated and responsible
• Passionate about teaching
• Effective written and verbal communicator in English
• Inspire, encourage and lead students to ensure that they are motivated and enjoy participating in lessons and are given appropriate and ample opportunities to develop their potential in a positive, innovative and effective working environment
We offer
• Highly competitive remuneration
• Initial appointment for two years and thereafter annually renewable
• 3-month probation period
• 71 days of paid leave
• Accommodation on campus (staff apartment)
• Visa support
• Return flights home once a year (holiday time)
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses
• Medical insurance (including dental treatment)
Why teachers consider Letovo School?
• Outstanding opportunity to be involved in the unique school for exceptionally gifted and motivated students from across Russia
• A very well resourced and high performing School
• A team of highly caliber teachers
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression
• Competitive compensation package
• 24/7-hour support
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. A criminal record check may be required for all successful applicants.
About Letovo School
Letovo is a School in which each child will grow, achieve high academic, creative and sports results, communicate, socialize and pursue a growth mindset in life in general, while maintaining strong Russian educational and cultural traditions. At Letovo we implement state of the art practices while retaining the best of established Russian tradition. For the second year Letovo has been ranked first in the world ranking of IB schools with an average 42.1
Letovo is a non-profit private school for talented children who are eager to learn and challenge themselves academically and personally. The campus for senior school students is located southwest of Moscow in the newly developed Novaya Moskva district (open countryside), and Letovo Junior is located in the city center.
Letovo is a highly selective School serving up to 1000 bright students from all over Russia in grades seven through eleven (the last five grades in the Russian education system) in a senior campus and up to 250 pre-school and primary aged children in Junior school.
The School Site
The School is located in a new suburban district of Moscow. Letovo campus perfectly fits into the natural landscape characteristic of central Russia. Near the school there is a pond, a river and a beautiful pine forest which is used for both academic, sports and leisure activities.
The infrastructure of Letovo school consists of 19 thousand square meters of premises, 10 houses for students, 3 houses for teachers, 40 classrooms, 1,000 seats in the theater, 5 library rooms, 9 scientific laboratories, 4 sports halls and 1 stadium. All premises are designed specifically for children to be accessible and proportionate to their needs providing a quiet and safe place for every child.
Letovo school is a winner of the 2016 Moscow Architecture Committee Award in the nomination for The Best Architectural and Urban Planning Solution for Education and Medicine.
Safeguarding
Letovo is fundamentally committed to safeguarding the children in our care and their welfare is our top priority. All adults in the School community are expected to follow its Child Protection policy & procedures and are required to undertake safeguarding checks.
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