Primary Lead Teacher

Primary Lead Teacher required for August 2016 (Aug 2016 / Jan 2017)

HUS International is looking for outstanding educators in all subjects.  The successful candidates must have the capacity to relish a challenge and sustain a demanding workload at this exciting time in the school's development. The ability to work as part of a team is essential, as is a flexibility and willingness to make a full, positive contribution to the life of the school. Ability to teach other subjects desirable.

HUS International, Chennai, India
Experience India.  Experience Life.

HUSi opened in 2014 and is now expanding rapidly. The school offers expatriate and Indian students an affordable world class international education following both Cambridge (5-16) and IB (16-19) curricula.  It is a non-profit led education section of the Hiranandani Group, an international company with offices in the UK, UAE and India.

Remit:

• Take responsibility for the day to day operations of the primary section, including timetabling, assessments and planning
• To support our staff to develop their teaching skills
• Develop planning across the primary school and contribute towards the whole school SIP
• Support inclusion for students with English as an Additional Language
• To be an active member of the Core School Leadership Team
  The role enjoys a reduced teaching load

Required:

• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE / B.Ed.) from UK or similar
• Comprehensive understanding of AfL and levelled assessment
• Creative and dynamic educators with a passion for excellence
• Understanding and experience of holistic and extra-curricular needs of students
• Understanding and ability to lead by example with Positive Behaviour Management policies
• Secondary Teachers: A relevant degree in their chosen subject with record of success in teaching IGCSE or IB preferred.
• Hardworking and dedicated to the success of the school
• Willingness to teach additional subjects as required
• Understanding of international quality education, with a minimum of 3 years teaching experience for teacher roles and 5 years of experience for leadership roles

Desirable

• Experience of Open plan classrooms
• Experience of sharing good practice: Understanding & experience in supporting others to develop personalised & independent learning and active teaching

We offer:

• Highly motivated students
• Competitive package for a low cost region, including flights, medical cover and first class accommodation. 
• CPD opportunities
• Excellent location, with opportunities to explore India and South Asia

If working in India appeals to you, email your particular, headed Primary AH, to cv@huschennai.in.  Include:

• your updated CV,
• a recent photo,
• application letter and
• details of three referees to: 

Agencies are not permitted to contact through this email.

HUSi is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) or equivalent in your country of origin.  Police clearance from your current country of residence is required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be held in the UK during May and June. Skype interviews are ONLY considered for candidates living outside the UK.