Primary Teacher
The British School Quito
Ecuador
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 15 August 2025
- Apply by:
- 10 August 2025
Job overview
Immerse yourself in the rich culture, and the stunning natural beauty, of Ecuador
Work in a supportive and collaborative learning environment with like-minded colleagues, delightful children and supportive parents
Create engaging and stimulating lessons that foster a love of learning in all our pupils
Collaborate with a range of colleagues to support pupil success
Contribute to the continued development of our primary provision
A COBIS teaching school
Working toward BSO accreditation
Offers an adapted English national curriculum blended with elements of Ecuadorian curriculum, with strong links to the local culture
Located in the beautiful Tumbaco Valley, close to the airport
Provides a stunning small campus with a stimulating learning environment and modern facilities
Small classes, TA support, on site doctor, and an onsite educational psychologist
Teach on average 34 periods of a 40-period week
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a PGCE, BEd, or similar qualification (from the UK preferred)
English as a first language or at C2 level.
Collaborate with colleagues and pupils on a global scale via our orbital network
Access to professional development opportunities
Potential for career advancement within the orbital group
Experience the beauty and charm of Quito and Ecuador in general
Initial 2-year contract
Enjoy a competitive salary, accommodation medical insurance, annual flights home and a gratuity at the end of contract.
Delightful children and supportive families!
Clearly state your experience and interest in specific year groups
Include references and complete employment history
Safeguarding Children and Young People
The British School Quito prioritizes the safety and well-being of all pupils. To uphold this commitment, we follow strict safer recruitment procedures.
A full working history since leaving school, with all breaks in employment fully accounted for.
A Police Check and for anyone who has lived in the UK, an International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC).
Original and notarised copies of your qualifications
Two professional references, one of which must come from your current or most recent employer.
Attached documents
About The British School Quito
- The British School Quito
- Calle 2 de Agosto, S9-245 y Andres Herrera, Tumbaco
- Quito
- Ecuador
Working in Quito, Ecuador gives colleagues an amazing opportunity to immerse themselves into the culture, with the natural wonders of the Amazon and Galápagos on their doorstep.
The British School Quito is an international quality, English language, British curriculum school with Ecuadorian Social Studies and Spanish as core subjects. The school has over 330 students from ages 3-18.
There is a full time bilingual assistant assigned to each Early Years and Primary class. Learning Assistance and ESL programs are available. Students in the primary school follow the UK National Curriculum core enriched with Ecuadorian and global content. Students in the secondary school follow the KS3 National Curriculum, IGCSE programs of study in years 10-11 and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in years 12-13.
We are an IB World School, accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. We are licensed and accredited by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education.
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