PYP Teacher (Lower school) at Brookes Moscow

The position of PYP Homeroom Teacher reports to the Head Early Years and Lower School. The teacher is required to create a caring, positive and supportive learning environment, engaging and encouraging students to grow, build their independence and practice their developing skills in a meaningful context. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering teaching and learning to Lower and Upper Primary students with a range of different abilities and capabilities.

Essential Requirements

• Fully Qualified Teacher;
• Degree in Early Education, BEd, PGDE (Primary) or PGCE;
• Expertise in the year groups applied for;
• Adaptable and flexible to the requirements of the school;
• Commitment to the values of the continuum of an International Baccalaureate education;
• A consistent commitment to high levels of pastoral care;
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Ability to be flexible in an ever-changing world of education;
• Positive and innovative mindset even in challenging situations;
• Expectations of high standards of learning and behaviour from students; and the ability to challenge all students on an individual basis;
• A willingness to contribute to the wider school community;
• Caring nature towards students and families;
• Excellent organisational and time management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, students, parents and staff;
• Compliant with Child Safeguarding Requirements;

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with using Toddle;
• Have obtained an IB qualification;
• Confidence in creating and using both formative and summative to assess progress.

Responsibilities

• Promote and model the Brookes ideals and mission, along with our three pillars: Creativity, Character and Connectivity;
• Establish and maintain high-quality, stimulating classroom play environments;
• Collaborate on a regular basis with colleagues across year groups at Brookes Moscow and with specialist subject teachers, ensuring continuity and progression in the curriculum;
• Design, prepare and deliver high quality lessons to suit the individual needs of all students in line with the Primary Years Programme;
• Seamlessly integrate values and knowledge into the PYP Units of Inquiry;
• Assess and monitor student progress and provide targets so that all learners can see success and improve;
• Contribute to the extra-curricular activities programme and participate in school activities such as assemblies, evening events, conferences, day trips and residential trips;
• Provide student feedback on a regular basis;
• Communicate effectively and professionally with parents and carers, including reporting on pupil progress and attainment, and updating parents;
• Promote a safe working environment for students and staff, including inside and outside duties with a high level of awareness of children all around you;
• Maintain excellent knowledge of the EYFS or PYP Programme and a commitment to its effective implementation;
• Contribute to the wider school community.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and compensation package;
• Annual performance related bonus;
• Free breakfasts & lunches;
• Housing provided;
• Travel allowance;
• Relocation support (visa and tickets);
• Medical & Dental insurance;
• Use of Sports Facilities in School - Swimming Pool, Gym, Team Games;
• Additional activities and corporate discounts outside school.