Classroom Teacher

As part of our continued growth, we are expanding our Primary School offerings and preparing for the opening of our Senior School in August 2025.
- Pelicans: Nursery to Year 2 (pupils aged 3-6)
- Junior School: Year 3 to Year 6 (pupils aged 7 to 11)

If you're interested in learning more about ‘The Perse Way’ and exploring the opportunities available, we invite you to express your interest by submitting your updated CV.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Create a learning environment where students engage in ongoing learning and reflection.
- Communicate and cooperate with staff and parents to support student success.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that cater to diverse learning needs, including EAL students.
- Arrange the classroom and materials according to school guidelines and maintain attractive displays to enhance the learning environment.
- Organise external learning opportunities, such as outdoor learning trips.
- Assess, track, and report on student progress and behaviour, providing feedback and setting improvement goals.
- Prepare and present class assemblies and grade-level performances or productions.
- Contribute to the extracurricular programme (ECAs)
- Provide pastoral care and support for students, ensuring their well-being.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour, ensuring students' health and safety, and use positive reinforcement in line with school policies.
- Attend required staff meetings, workshops, and school events, including some weekends and evenings.
- Participate in professional development and improvement committees to enhance teaching practice.
- Personal Competencies and Qualities _
- Motivation to work with children and young people, forming appropriate relationships and boundaries.
- Emotional resilience when addressing challenging behaviours.
- Empathy for students, parents, staff, and the wider school community.
- Shares and upholds the school’s values: intellectual curiosity, endeavour, breadth and balance, and valuing one another and the environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, building effective relationships with all stakeholders.
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness, thriving in a diverse, international school environment.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire pupils of all abilities and enhance their learning experience.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, effectively balancing teaching and administrative responsibilities.
- Proficiency in using technology to enhance learning, including online resources and multimedia tools.
- A collaborative approach to teamwork, with a commitment to professional growth and development.
- A generosity of spirit and willingness to contribute to the extracurricular life of the school, including organising trips and activities.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- At least two (2) years of teaching experience ideally within an international school environment.
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, along with a Professional Teaching Qualification (e.g., PGDE, PGCE, PGCEi, NIE Diploma), or a valid Teacher License/QTS.
- Desirable - experience of teaching the Cambridge International Curriculum.
- Experience working with pupils who have English as an Additional Language (EAL), incorporating strategies to support language acquisition and proficiency.
- Demonstrated passion for education and ability to inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Safeguarding:

- Disclaimer _
- The statements above outline the general nature and scope of work for individuals in this classification. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Personnel may be asked to perform tasks beyond their usual responsibilities as needed._