PYP Teacher at Brookes Moscow 2023/2024

The position of a PYP Teacher teacher reports to the Head of Early years or Lower School campus. The teacher is required to create a caring, positive and supportive learning environment, engaging and encouraging students to grow, build their independence and practise their developing skills in a meaningful context. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering teaching and learning to Early Years or Lower Primary students with a range of different abilities and capabilities.

Essential Requirements:

• Fully Qualified Teacher with relevant degree in Early Education, BEd, PGDE (Primary) or PGCE;
• Experience teaching using the EYFS framework and/or the PYP (applicants with extensive experience using other similar curricula will be considered);
• Commitment to the values and approaches of an International Baccalaureate education;
• A consistent commitment to high levels of pastoral care;
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Ability to be flexible in an ever-changing world of education;
• Positive and innovative mindset even in challenging situations;
• Expectations of high standards of learning and behaviour from students; and the ability to challenge and support all students on an individual basis;
• A willingness to contribute to the wider school community;
• Caring nature towards students and families;
• Compliant with Child Safeguarding Requirements.

 Desirable Requirements:

• Experience with using Toddle & Seesaw;
• Have obtained an IB qualification (Y1&2 Teachers);
• Confidence in creating and using both formative and summative to assess progress.

Responsibilities:

• Promote and model the Brookes ideals and mission, along with our three pillars: Creativity, Character and Connectivity;
• Plan, prepare and teach challenging and engaging lessons through transdisciplinary learning (PYP classes);
• Support children as they inquire and learn through play-based activities (see our approach to learning: https://savvin.brookes.ru/curriculum/our-approach/);
• Establish and maintain high-quality, stimulating classroom play environments;
• Take the lead from Programme Coordinators with regards to unit planning, assessments and recording evidence of learning, using the Toddle and Seesaw platforms;
• Provide personal care for our youngest children, including serving meals, supporting nap/quiet time and any hygiene requirements to keep our students comfortable, healthy and safe;
• Provide student feedback on a regular basis;
• Communicate effectively and professionally with parents and carers, including reporting on pupil progress and attainment, and updating parents;
• Promote a safe working environment for students and staff, including inside and outside duties with a high level of awareness of children all around you;
• Encourage students to use the Learner Profile whilst in class and throughout the school;
• Maintain excellent knowledge of the PYP Programme and a commitment to its effective implementation;
• Contribute to the wider school community.

Conditions:

• Competitive pay and compensation package;
• Annual retention and performance related bonus;
• Free meal provision;
• Housing provided;
• Travel allowance;
• Relocation support (visa and tickets);
• Medical & dental insurance;
• Yoga classes and Russian lessons