EYFS Class Teacher

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.