Teacher of Primary

Teacher of Primary

Date:  7 May 2024

Location:  Warsaw, PL

Job ID:  2183

School:  The British School Warsaw

Company:  Nord Anglia Education

The British School Warsaw is a highly successful institution renowned for its dedicated and inspiring teaching professionals. Our primary curriculum encompasses the Early Years Foundation Stage, English National Curriculum, and International Primary Curriculum. In secondary, we offer the English National Curriculum for Key Stage 3, IGCSEs for Key Stage 4, and the IB Diploma Programme for Years 12 and 13. Situated in Warsaw, Poland, our non-selective day school delivers exceptional academic results surpassing UK national averages, with graduates gaining admission to prestigious global universities. Join our team of exceptional educators and contribute to our thriving community committed to educational excellence. Discover limitless opportunities at The British School Warsaw.

Job Description

About the role

Are you able to demonstrate clear enthusiasm for teaching and developing? Do you have high levels of professionalism in all that you do? Are you a pro-active team player - positive, flexible and calm under pressure when working in a busy school environment? Do you ensure that the needs of the children are always your main consideration? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are looking for qualified, committed and experienced Early Years and Primary teachers, who always put children first, to work in a highly motivated year group team. You will have an enthusiastic, imaginative and positive approach to teaching Primary children with the ability to inspire your students to achieve their very best. You will foster an environment of respect and hard work within the classroom, facilitating learning through questioning and discussion. You will facilitate learners to research, record and reflect on their own learning in different ways as part of the exciting and engaging IPC topics. There are leadership opportunities available for suitable candidates.

About you

With the ability to create a classroom culture where there are no limits to what can be achieved, you will have a university degree in your specialist subject, a teaching qualification plus teaching experience and knowledge of the curriculum. Receptive to feedback and ready to embrace change, you will be keen to share best practice with colleagues and peers.

A strong ambassador for the school, you will be able to develop new ways to engage students and parents with the wider school and Nord Anglia Education community. Your strong motivation and communication skills will also enable you to create a feeling of energy, excitement and personal investment within the classroom. You will also be able to meet visa-related restrictions for Warsaw.

Job Responsibilities

• Make effective use of formative and summative assessment to plan engaging and relevant learning opportunities
• Set clear targets for children’s learning and use assessment information to inform all aspects for planning and teaching
• Monitor and record students’ learning to ensure students achieve their targets
• Discuss pupil progress termly and plan interventions to support students
• Report on progress to all stakeholders
• Make effective use of formative and summative assessment to plan engaging and relevant learning opportunities
• Establish and purposeful and safe learning environment
• Communicate effectively with parents of students, liaising with other staff as appropriate
• Foster the personal and social developments of each pupil in your care
• Create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully complying with, all the School Polices; including the Code of Conduct, School Rules, and the Anti-bullying Policy
• Be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of child
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Participate in and contribute to staff meetings and professional development
• Reflect and improve as a practitioner
• Contribute to the school development planning and support implementation of school priorities
• Lead an after school club each week
• Operate at all times within the policies and practices of the school
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of high quality practice in teaching
• Undertake professional development to enhance teaching and learning for the students
• Promote the school’s vision and values

 Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and professionalism
• Exhibit a passion for international education, in particular for Science, and a good understanding of best practice
• Motivated, with a sense of humour, responsibility, enthusiasm and accountability
• Work as a team player who is willing to help and be flexible
• Conscientious, reliable, and respectful
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Competent use of technology for teaching and administrative purposes
• Developed organisational skills

Competencies

• Hold an degree level qualification or above 
• Possess UK QTS or equivalent
• 2 years teaching experience with a proven track record
• A strong record of professional development

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.