Humanities/English Teacher

English International School Moscow (West)

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and qualified Humanities / English Teacher to join our successful and growing school in Moscow from January 2021, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Please note: Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, entry into Russia is currently limited to the countries listed below. For this reason, we invite applications only from the following regions:

Individuals already within Russia, The United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Egypt, Switzerland, Japan, Belarus, Cuba, Maldives, Kazakstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, Tanzania

Nb/ Residents and nationals from these 14 countries are able enter Russia, as long as they are coming direct from that nation, and not via a third-party nation. Example: A resident/ citizen of Switzerland can come directly from Switzerland, but not from vacationing or recently residing in France.

About the School

The English International School Moscow, englishedmoscow.com is a British style  , international school in Moscow based on two sites. It offers learning and teaching experiences based on the Early Years Foundation Stage and English National Curriculum enhanced to meet the needs of its international student body. The class sizes are small with a maximum of 18 students.

The school also forms part of the Orbital Education group https://orbitaled.com/  an expanding group of  international schools providing a British Education to an internationally diverse student population.  As part of the Orbital group, our staff have the opportunity to work and collaborate with colleagues around the world, in addition to enhanced development opportunities.

About the Role

The role is due to start in January 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter, and will be to teach Humanities/PSHE to KS3 and KS4 students and English to Years 6 and 7, as part of a developing Humanities team. If you are an experienced History specialist there would also be an opportunity to teach some A Level. An excellent remuneration package is available.

English International School (EIS) Moscow South West has already built its reputation on high quality and high standards and as such it has similar high expectations of its staff.   The school therefore welcomes fully qualified, flexible, creative, child-centred teachers who will further enhance the quality of teaching and learning and also be prepared to contribute to the extra-curricular life of this busy school. Due to Covid 19 restrictions we can only accept applications from applicants who hold a UK, Turkish, Swiss or Tanzanian passport. Applications are invited from teachers currently working in the UK maintained or independent school sectors and from those already posted overseas.

Applicants must have a relevant Bachelor degree from a reputable UK University (or equivalent), Qualified Teacher Status, with either a PGCE or BEd from the UK, a minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a maintained, independent or international British style school, and experience of teaching the English National Curriculum at KS3 and IGCSE classes. Applications from native speakers of English are preferred.

EIS Moscow South West Teachers:

- are passionate about education,

- inspire their pupils through their engaging and demanding teaching,

- participate in all aspects of school life,

- create a warm and safe community, to which parents and pupils are proud to belong,

- are flexible and have a sense of humour,

- enjoy being part of a British owned and managed group of schools with all the consequent   benefits this brings.

Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School

Orbital Education focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It’s an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Russia, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe.  Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:

1. Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide

2. Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.

3. Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.

Living and working in Moscow

The experience of living and working in Moscow has been said to be quite unlike anything else on earth, due to the unique and fascinating culture the city offers. An iconic, global and rapidly expanding city, Moscow has played a central role in the development of Russia and the world.

The city has changed a great deal in recent decades, to the vibrant international metropolis it is today, offering a bustling and exciting lifestyle and rich culture steeped in history. Moscow's monuments are some of the most immediately recognisable in the world, from Red Square and the high red walls of the Kremlin, to St Basil's Cathedral's onion domes and many other hidden riches waiting to be discovered.

Moscow is a welcoming and modern city, with four international airports and numerous rail transport links, meaning transport to Europe and the UK is simple to access and navigate.

Applications - If this describes you and you are keen to join our excellent school and friendly, supportive and hardworking staff team, then we would welcome an application from you.  Your application should be submitted by email and should include a CV with photograph, a letter of application and the names and email contacts of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer.

Please submit your application to the Heads of School Ms. Amanda Dickson Amanda.dickson@englishedmoscow.com

Interviews will take place by Skype and will commence immediately from the date of advertising until the post if filled.  Prior to starting the post, the employee will have to present a current DBS certificate or Police Check from their current country of employment along with original and notarised copies of their qualifications.

English International School (EIS) Moscow is committed to safeguarding children and young people.  All post-holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS (in the UK) or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence.