EY Teacher and EY Leader, Bucharest!

Rare and exciting opportunity to join one of Bucharest’s leading International schools.

The International School of Bucharest is on a purpose-built campus close to the city with excellent transport links. The school has a well-established community among staff and students with a high rate of staff retention. Bucharest is a vibrant city in which to live and work and many of our teachers live comfortably and find they are able to both save and travel well.

The International School of Bucharest is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated EYFS teacher to join our friendly Early Years team. We are looking for applicants who are passionate about childcare and education and who are energetic, highly inspired and motivated, as well as committed to achieving high standards and creating a stimulating, positive and child-centred learning environment.  

There is the possibility of the role of EYFS Leader being available for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate.  In addition to teaching an EYFS class, this role would involve being responsible for the welfare, progress, development and achievement of all students within Early Years department and leading and managing the EYFS team members. 

The successful candidate will:

Hold a PGCE, BEd and QTS or equivalent;

Ideally have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience;

Be aware of the latest developments in both the Early Years Foundation Stage and in Key Stage 1;

Have teaching experience within the  Foundation Stage with either the English National Curriculum or within a British style curriculum at home or internationally;

Be a teacher who uses methods to capture the enthusiasm and interests of the children and maintain their engagement as well as promoting a love of learning;

Be able to work in partnership with parents to support their children in their development;

Be willing to contribute to the wider school community through extra-curricular activities;

Be experienced in or have knowledge of planning lessons and activities for EAL learners;

Develop and maintain positive relationships with our students.

Applicants for the EYFS Leadership Role will:

Have middle or senior management experience eg in the role of Year Leader, Subject Leader or Key Stage Leader.

Be able to coordinate, work, support and lead staff teams within the classroom and school where appropriate.

Contribute widely to the Primary SMT.

What we offer:

-A great working environment;

-Competitive salary;

-Medical Subscription to private Regina Maria Hospitals;

-Meal vouchers;

-Up to 80% discount for your child’s tuition in our school;

-Relocation package;

-Flight allowance;

-Opportunity to develop your career

All staff receive appropriate safeguarding and child protection training which is regularly updated. Previous work history and police checks will be necessary prior to appointment. We make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children and young people.

We are committed to enabling staff to participate in high-quality CPD and are supported in this by world-renowned providers who include Google, Cambridge Assessment International Education and the International Baccalaureate Organisation.