Primary School Teacher (m/f)

Letterland International Primary School Teacher
Primary School Teacher (m/f) – full time position

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and committed person to join our team as a qualified primary school teacher. Experience working with Early Years (4-5 year olds) students is valued.  The starting date for the contract is mid-November.   

Working at Letterland International Primary School entails joining a team who shares the following mission and vision: We inspire a passion for learning and empower children to develop to their full potential. We create an enjoyable and motivating environment where everyone is able to learn.  We share practices, learn from each other, have clear communication and high expectations.  We believe that International Mindedness is central to our school. We celebrate this by learning about, respecting and understanding a broad variety of cultures.  This is achieved through the guidance of teachers who are equipped with cultural knowledge and sensitivity. Our school community is passionate about  learning and developing students’ talents.

*Please note that as of 23rd of September 2016 our school name officially changes to International Primary School Almere.

You are:

• an innovative, creative and experienced primary school teacher who is passionate about learning
• able to contribute to a close school community and work as part of a dynamic and hardworking team
• flexible and open to new ideas
• a fluent English speaker
• knowledgeable and experienced with working with students with varied social, emotional and educational needs and cultural backgrounds
• willing to learn Dutch

You have:

• a commitment to the school’s vision and mission
• European (or equivalent) Primary School Teaching qualifications and a work permit recognized by the Dutch government (EU citizens exempt from working permit)
• experience with students who are not native speakers of English
• experience in, or an enthusiasm to use, the International Primary Curriculum
• excellent knowledge and experience of different teaching and educational methodologies
• the ability and initiative in making changes to impact student learning
• excellent communication skills and ability to function well within a team

The procedure

Please send a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae with possible references to:  Erin Wilson, Head of School @ info@letterland.nl.