EAL Teacher

Compass Primary School is a growing school for pupils from Grades 1-5.

The school is in the beautiful, green setting of Prague 4 - Kunratice and follows the Czech National Curriculum alongside a broad English programme. We are a small, homely familial community with a maximum capacity of 80 students and with classes consisting of up to 16 students. Our pupils and teachers have friendly relationships and together with parents work in partnership to create a happy school. We strive to motivate our pupils towards life-long learning and focus not only on their studies but their social, physical, and emotional growth too.

We are currently seeking an outstanding teacher for an immediate start or to join our team at the end of August 2018. The suitable candidate will be enthusiastic, hardworking and an experienced dedicated English teacher. If you feel that you are a highly motivated, inspirational teacher who has the expertise and experience to play a vital part in the future of our school, we would very much like to hear from you. This is an exciting post for an excellent practitioner and offers an outstanding opportunity for professional development.

Requirements:

• TEFL + 2 years’ experience as a primary/ EAL teacher
• high level passionate classroom practitioner with a wide range and knowledge of teaching skills and methodology
• a keen interest in teaching art, music, maths, and science
• committed to taking part in extracurricular school activities
• committed to long term cooperation (minimum 2 years)

Desirable:

• degree in Education/CELTA/DELTA
• experience in differentiating tasks/activities to suit individual needs
• a keen interest in PSHE and well-being in education
• experience in preparing students for Cambridge Young Learner Exams (Starters, Movers, Flyers, KEY for schools)

We offer:

• full-time position within the English Department
• professional development opportunities
• salary - competitive (according to experience and qualifications) + approximately ten weeks paid holidays per school year
• other benefits: a personal laptop, monthly mobile phone contract, school lunches and snacks provided
• long - term cooperation, very supportive, family atmosphere

How to apply?

Applications should be sent to caoimhe.mckinney@zs-compass.cz and consist of a CV, letter of application, answers to the two compulsory questions as outlined below, and details of two professional referees.

1. Why are you passionate about teaching? 
2. What are your expectations from this position?

Successful short-listed candidates will be contacted straight away with initial interviews conducted by Skype.