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EYFS Class Teacher

EYFS Class Teacher

Markham College

Peru

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
July 2021 or February 2022
Apply by:
25 May 2021

Job overview

Markham College is a large school on two campuses. The Early Years campus, located in the Monterrico area of Lima, has 560 pupils between the ages of 3 and 7. We are seeking experienced and inspirational Nursery, Pre-Kinder (UK Reception) or Kinder (UK Year 1) Class Teachers to start in July 2021 or February 2022. Please indicate your availability in the application letter. 

We have four Nursery classes, six Pre-Kinder classes and six Kinder classes. The four Nursery classes are individual classrooms with a shared outdoor space. The two Pre-Kinder units are open plan with four rooms and three classes in each, accommodating approximately 75 children in each. The six Kinder classes are also individual classrooms with a shared outdoor space. We follow the British National Curriculum and invite applications from Early Years practitioners to join our team working in either Nursery, Pre-Kinder or Kinder. We are looking for team players who bring a genuine love of teaching and learning and a commitment to student wellbeing and wider school life. Experience teaching the EYFS is essential as well as experience with EAL learners and setting up continuous provision/inquiry based learning.

The successful candidates will show a genuine commitment to creating an inspiring and stimulating child-centred learning environment. Candidates should be committed to ongoing school improvement and feel comfortable in a climate of change and innovative development. 

We’re looking for a class teacher who:

  • Is energetic, highly motivated and passionate about teaching and learning
  • Approaches school life with enthusiasm and a commitment to ‘make a difference’ to the children at Markham College
  • Is flexible, creative and enthusiastic
  • Delivers exciting and innovative lessons 
  • Manages the diverse ability levels of students
  • Embraces each child as an individual and is able to manage diverse ability levels
  • Adapts curriculum to fit student needs while maintaining overall class progress
  • Observes, assesses and records student progress, while identifying areas which need attention and improvement
  • Provides a safe, positive learning environment for children
  • Works with other adults to plan and coordinate learning both indoors and outdoors
  • Communicates with all other staff members who engage with children
  • Communicates regularly with parents as per school guidelines
  • Maintains high levels of behaviour among children, while promoting safety and compliance with school rules and guidelines
  • Attends and contributes to continuous professional development
  • Has experience working with digital portfolios e.g. Seesaw
  • Is willing to deliver extra-curricular activities
  • Has the ability to adapt to living in a South American country
  • Is aware of language and cultural differences when living in a country where English is not the dominant language

Successful candidates must hold a UK (or equivalent) teaching qualification and will be responsible for the teaching, learning and pastoral care of an Early Years class (Nursery, Pre-Kinder or Kinder). 

Applicants need to be qualified teachers with QTS and have experience working in a Primary school or Early Years setting.

A member of the Latin American Heads’ Conference (LAHC), International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) and the Round Square Organisation, Markham College, Lima, is one of the leading independent schools in South America. Markham College is a not for profit organisation governed by a Board of Governors. 

Applications with a covering letter and a CV of no more than two pages should be addressed to Julie Wickham, Head of Early Years julie.wickham@markham.edu.pe and uploaded to the school’s application system https://jobs.markham.edu.pe/. as soon as possible and no later than Monday 24th May. 

Information about the College can be found at www.markham.edu.pe.

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About Markham College

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Established in 1946, Markham College is a regional influence in South America  for educational leadership and academic excellence. We are an independent, non-profit, co-educational school that provides bilingual education to children from 3-18 years of age at our Miraflores and Surco campuses in Lima Peru.

Markham has a British heritage and international perspective. We have an adapted British Curriculum that respects our distinct Peruvian setting. Our Early Years bilingual programme starts at 3 years old and leads them towards IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma examinations. Our IB program, with over 29 courses, gives students the tools to succeed in universities world wide. We encourage diversity and support passion by allowing our students and staff to choose from over 100 different extracurricular activities and sports.

Our mission is to support children to become leaders in their chosen fields and be agents of change in Peru and the world. To achieve this, our curriculum is underpinned by the pillars of academic and creative endeavour, character development and service learning. Consequently, we have several features that make Markham special and unique. Our outdoor education programme and social programmes ensure that students receive a balanced and rounded education focusing on how they can make a difference in society. Furthermore, our student leadership programme means our children are a central part of the decision making process with regard to their learning experiences.

Markham teachers play a role in the pastoral care of our children. Supporting our students' emotional, psychological, and physical development as well as their academic growth throughout their Markham journey.

Peru´s rich cultural history and its amazing territory offers a wealth of opportunities for unforgettable experiences. Over 3000 km of Pacific Ocean coastline through the majestic Andean high peaks to the vast Amazon rainforest provide an infinite number of places, sports and adventures.

Markham is a non-profit school which allows us to offer salaries, infrastructure and materials that are aligned with international standards. Early Years and Primary are located on our Monterrico 27,778 m2 campus. Which houses our newest state-of-the-art educational facility which reflects the school's advanced pedagogic approach.

Markham has moved away from the traditional four-wall classroom, by developing flexible learning spaces that encourage independent learning in different environments. Teachers are developing new ways of working and collaborating across groups and disciplines in our ‘Learning Communities’ which give students at Markham more autonomy and choices in planning and executing their learning journey.

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