PYP Homeroom Teacher 2023/2024

Overview

The position of PYP Homeroom Teacher reports to the Head of Lower School. The teacher is required to create a caring, positive and supportive learning environment, engaging and encouraging students to grow, build their independence and practise their developing skills in a meaningful context. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering teaching and learning to PYP students with a range of different abilities and capabilities.

Requirements

·     Fully Qualified Teacher;

·     Expertise in the year groups applied for;

·     Commitment to the values and approaches of an International Baccalaureate education;

·     A consistent commitment to high levels of pastoral care;

·     Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English;

·     Ability to be flexible in an ever-changing world of education;

·     Positive and innovative mindset even in challenging situations;

·     Expectations of high standards of learning and behaviour from students; and the ability to challenge and support all students on an individual basis;

·     A willingness to contribute to the wider school community;

·     Caring nature towards students and families;

·     Compliant with Child Safeguarding Requirements.

Responsibilities

·     Promote and model the Brookes ideals and mission, along with our three pillars: Creativity, Character and Connectivity;

·     Establish and maintain high-quality, stimulating classroom play environments;

·     Collaborate on a regular basis with colleagues across year groups at Brookes Moscow and with specialist subject teachers, ensuring continuity and progression in the curriculum;

·     Design, prepare and deliver high quality lessons to suit the individual needs of all students in line with the Primary Years Programme;

·     Seamlessly integrate values and knowledge into the PYP Units of Inquiry;

·     Assess and monitor student progress and provide targets so that all learners can see success and improve;

·     Contribute to the extra-curricular activities programme and participate in school activities such as assemblies, evening events, conferences, day trips and residential trips;

·     Provide student feedback on a regular basis;

·     Communicate effectively and professionally with parents and carers, including reporting on pupil progress and attainment, and updating parents;

·     Promote a safe working environment for students and staff, including inside and outside duties with a high level of awareness of children all around you;

·     Maintain excellent knowledge of the PYP Programme and a commitment to its effective implementation;

·     Contribute to the wider school community.

Conditions

·     Competitive pay and compensation package;

·     Annual retention and performance related bonus;

·     Free breakfasts & lunches;

·     Housing provided;

·     Travel allowance;

·     Relocation support (visa and tickets);

·     Medical & dental insurance;

·     Use of Sports Facilities - Swimming Pool, Yoga Classes, Team Games and Gymnasium

·     Russian lessons are available.