Head of Primary English/Primary Teacher

Embassy International School seeks an enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated and well-qualified Primary Teacher to join our small, but growing, team from late August 2024 or soon after. This person should be committed to teamwork and promoting the best pedagogical practice. 

Our school has approximately 250 pupils from EYFS to Year 13, single form entry all the way through. Our team of over 50 teachers is characterised by passion, enthusiasm, engagement and deep knowledge of every child and their learning history.

We have coherent approaches to positive behaviour development based upon our core values, which has brought us a very pleasant, warm and respectful working environment.

Minimum qualifications:

-A certified teaching qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent (PGCE/PGDE must be accompanied by a subject-relevant Bachelor’s Degree).

-A proven track record of providing outstanding teaching and learning

-Experience teaching in a UK-based curriculum

-Understanding and a history of practicing excellent child-centred teaching, individualised and based on each child’s needs

-Experience in teaching KS1 and/or KS2

Embassy International School sets high expectations for pupils and teachers. Our mission statement is "Humility, engagement, diligence" and these are qualities we ask of all in our community. This includes solid teaching, planning, assessment, differentiation, record keeping, reporting and intercultural sensitivity.

We believe in the importance of metacognition, multiple intelligences, child-centred learning as well as quality first teaching. Our core values are adaptability, communication, co-operation, enquiry, morality, resilience, respect, thoughtfulness.

We are looking to continue to grow our team of professional, flexible and innovative teachers with cultural sensitivity who value community spirit.

In addition to teaching, EIS has a rich extra-curricular activity programme to which all teachers are encouraged to contribute. We particularly welcome applicants with a desire to play an active role in the community.