Primary Teacher

Sandford International School

Primary Teacher

Competitive salary

We require forward-thinking outstanding and skilled primary Teachers, who share a common passion for teaching and learning to support and develop pedagogy practice across the school. The primary teacher will work directly with the teaching and learning team and Carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school’s policies and ethos under the direction of the Head of Primary.

Successful applicants need to:

a)   demonstrate an excellent teaching record and provide evidence of impact;

b)   be highly motivated with a successful track record of working with a wide range of staff, children, and families;

c)   have a vision, creativity, drive, and enthusiasm to develop teaching and learning at our school;

d)   be able to communicate effectively and have a repertoire of inter-personal skills which motivate, lead, support, and challenge other colleagues; and

e)   be committed to the safeguarding of children.

 In return, we can offer you:

f)    an opportunity to shape the next step of your leadership journey through values-led leadership.

g)   to be part of the whole school’s improvement.

h)   pedagogical development by working in an inspiring team

i)     a chance to make a real difference, improving the outcomes for our children

j)     Competitive tax-free salary paid both in local and USD.

k)   International medical cover including for legal dependants (two children under age 18 and a spouse).

l)      Fully furnished accommodation with few or no bills to pay, pick up and drop off at your residence in the morning and after school, except if you are living within a short walking distance from school.

m)  Yearly flight home at the end of the 2nd year of service

n)   Weekend transport for shopping in downtown Addis. 

o)   Free education for two children below the age of 18/19.

For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mr. Anthony Hamilton (Head of School)

Please write a supporting letter outlining what skills and experiences make you an ideal candidate for the post (word limit 750). A job description is enclosed.

Closing date: – Closing date: 12 noon – Friday 10th February 2023 Letters to be sent to Mr. Hamilton via Bezaye Kebede (HR Manager) bezaye@sandfordschool.org

If you wish to ask any specific questions, please contact Lisa Costello (Head of Primary)at lisa@sandfordschool.org

“Sandford International. School is committed to:

a)   safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children; and

b)   as a Non-Governmental Organisation staff are expected to be non-partisan, committed to equal opportunity for all, irrespective of race, religion, and sex, and reject discrimination on any grounds”

All staff members are expected to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to either a local or international police check.

Sandford International School is an equal opportunities employer.