KS3/4 English Teacher

Private Bilingual Primary, Secondary and High School BESST, a Cambridge centre, is recruiting for a KS 3/4 English Teacher to join our technologically advanced school in Trnava, Slovakia with a commencement date of 22nd August 2016. This full time post will be contracted for two academic years period, with the potential to extend the contract for the right candidate.

About the Role     

• KS 3/4 Teacher
• Full class responsibilities including planning, marking, and writing reports
• Fixed term contract for two years from 22nd August 2016, with a possibility to extend it for the right candidate
• Salary upon agreement dependent on qualifications and experience

About the School

Our best investment is our children, because they are our future. Our aim is to make our work extremely successful. Children who pass through our care are special to us. The priority of our school is not only to teach and educate, but also to prepare our students for life.

BESST School which is a Cambridge centre has a wide scope and offers:

• A bilingual programme,
• Preparation for Cambridge certificates,
• Compatibility with the Slovak national educational programme,
• Personalised learning for each child,
• A complete educational programme, leading to school graduation,
• Scholarships for gifted children,
• Native teachers,
• Maximum of 16 children per class,
• All together approximately 400 students,
• Classrooms equipped with high-end computers, smart boards, teaching aids,
• School bus,
• Ski course and outdoor school, each lasting one week.

Requirements

We are currently seeking an outstanding English teacher who needs to meet the following criteria:

• Fluent English is a requirement,
• Experienced English teacher who has a passion for high-quality teaching and utilizing innovative forms and methods of teaching,
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience,
• Interest in teaching various age groups,
• Interpersonal skills- independence, responsibility, flexibility, reliability,
• Motivated and dynamic individual who is willing to work hard to ensure each student makes enhanced academic progress,
• Ability to motivate students, and work with them both during regular lessons and in after school activities as well,
• Ability to work in a team,
• Ability to handle stress situations,
• Willingness to be preparing teaching materials, related reports, and assessments of students? progress, expectations and goals,
• The contract will commence from August 2016,
• Have a positive approach to inclusive practice with children and colleagues alike.

Benefits

As well as being part of this school's community, you will also have access to the following benefits:

• Working in a modern private school,
• Working within a dynamic team,
• Working with the latest modern technology (SMART boards, iPads, etc.),
• Team buildings and other social events with colleagues,
• 75% off school fees for your children,
• Motivating salary and financial bonuses,
• Paid return flight ticket each summer.

Interested in Applying?

Suitably qualified applicants are kindly invited to e-mail a letter of application and CV along with a recent photograph and contact details of two professional referees to ondreickova@besst.sk

Alternatively, if you know of anyone who may be interested in this position, please forward their details to us.

To find out more about BESST School, please visit www.besst.sk/en

Private Bilingual School BESST is committed to safeguarding, upbringing, teaching knowledge and promoting the welfare of children (3-18 years old) and expects all staff to share this commitment.