Primary Teacher

We require a forward-thinking outstanding and skilled primary teacher for August 2025, who shares a common passion for teaching and learning to support and develop pedagogy practice across the school. The primary teacher will work directly with the teaching and learning team and carry out the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with the school’s policies and ethos under the direction of the Head of Primary.

Successful applicants need to:

a)   demonstrate an excellent teaching record and provide evidence of impact;

b)  be highly motivated with a successful track record of working with a wide range of staff, children, and families;

c)   have a vision, creativity, drive, and enthusiasm to develop teaching and learning at our school;

d)  be able to communicate effectively and have a repertoire of inter-personal skills which motivate, lead, support, and challenge other colleagues; and

e)   be committed to the safeguarding of children.

In return, we can offer you:

a)   an opportunity to shape the next step of your leadership journey through values-led leadership.

b)   to be part of the whole school's improvement

c)   a chance to make a real difference, improving the outcomes for our children

d)   a competitive tax-free salary

e)   annual gratuity equivalent to one month’s salary (net)

f)    annual flights to home country for the staff member, spouse, and up to two dependents

g)   international medical cover including for legal dependents (two children under age 18 and a spouse).

 h)   fully furnished accommodation with few or no bills to pay,

 i)    pick up and drop off at your residence in the morning and after school, except if you are living within a short walking distance from school

 j)    weekend transport for shopping in downtown Addis

For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mr. Richard Cogley (Interim Head of School) via Bezaye Kebede (HR Manager) via: bezaye@sandfordschool.org

Please write a supporting letter outlining what skills and experiences make you an ideal candidate for the post (word limit 500).

A job description is enclosed.

Closing date: 31st January 2025

Application Process

Please submit your application via the TES 'Quick Apply' and attach your letter of application within the 'Quick Apply Section'. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted soon after application, and requested, before the interview to complete a standardised school application form, which is part of our safeguarding procedures.

“Sandford International. School is committed to:

 a)   safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children; and

b)   as a Non-Governmental Organisation staff are expected to be non-partisan, committed to equal opportunity for all, irrespective of race, religion, and sex, and reject discrimination on any grounds”

All staff members are expected to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to either a local or international police check.

Sandford International School is an equal opportunities employer.