Key Stage Two Teacher

Reference: TBSW-TEA-001530
Location: The British School Warsaw, Poland
Employment type: Contract
Department: Teaching
Hours per week: Not Specified

The British School, Warsaw is an all-age (2 ½ to 18 years), independent, inclusive day school serving the needs of the expatriate and local communities of Warsaw. It was established in 1992 and has grown significantly since then. The current school roll is over 900 of which over 600 pupils are in the Primary section. The school currently has 95 teaching staff and 64 associate staff. The school operates an extensive coaching and induction programme for staff.

We offer a broad range of over 30 different Extra Curricular activities as part of LEAP (Learning and Enrichment Activities Programme) including sporting activities; martial arts; music, art and drama groups; debating and Model United Nations; as well as craft activities. All staff are required to contribute to this programme.

Our school follows the English National Curriculum with an international dimension. Starting from 2½ years old, we offer a first rate educational experience, leading to external examinations at IGCSE level with the University of Cambridge and AQA Examination groups as well as the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme for entry to Higher Education in the UK, USA and over 40 other countries worldwide. We are an Associate of COBIS - the Council of British International Schools and we are the Warsaw designated centre for the Associated Boards of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM).

We are a small part of a very large family: Nord Anglia Education is a leader in international provision of high quality, innovative education, training and guidance for children and young adults. Founded in 1972, Nord Anglia Education established its first international school in Warsaw in 1992. We have over 950 students from EYFS to IB, representing more than 80 nationalities across our family of schools worldwide.

The Role: Teacher of Key Stage Two

To deliver our high standard of educational excellence, our teachers are experienced, confident, well organised, have a good sense of humour and participate fully in all aspects of school life within and beyond the classroom.  We are now looking for a like-minded Key Stage Two Teacher to join our team.

As a qualified teaching professional you will be a fluent English speaker and have experience of delivering the UK curriculum, be committed to developing individualised approaches to learning and experienced in the latest assessment methods.

In addition you will;

• Promote the philosophy of the school ensuring that children are working towards being International Citizens;
• Ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet the varying learning and social needs of students and to be flexible and adjust to the needs of the school, actively contributing to its development and growth;
• Demonstrate thorough curriculum knowledge, teach and assess effectively, take responsibility for professional development and have pupils who achieve well through the High Performance Learning agenda;
• Identify clear teaching objectives, content, structures and sequences of lessons appropriate to the educational needs of the pupils in your class;
• Set appropriate, realistic yet demanding expectations for pupils’ learning, building on prior attainment/knowledge;
• Know how to prepare and present informative reports to parents ina professional manner based upon monitoring procedures adhered to within the school;
• Facilitate parental engagement by ensuring Home Learning tasks are presented comprehensibly and detail how parents can assist their children;
• Understand the need to take responsibility for their own professional development and to keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy as relevant to their own department and mainstream departments

Benefits
The successful candidate will benefit from the career and development opportunities that come with being part of the world’s leading premium schools organisation.  Nord Anglia University unites our team through a vibrant online forum which harnesses the collective expertise of their peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas and best practice.   We also provide extensive online and face-to-face professional development through Nord Anglia University to ensure that our team don’t just maintain their skills and expertise, they develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive package.  You will have the opportunity to live in and work in one of the worlds' most vibrant cities. You will enjoy a competitive salary, an annual flight allowance, subsidised healthcare and places in the school for your children.

Selection Process
The closing date for application is 03/07/2015. First stage interviews will be conducted by Skype or telephone and final interviews will take place at the Nord Anglia Education Recruitment Event in central London between Tuesday 20th and Thursday 22nd January 2015 (alternative arrangements will be made for candidates who cannot attend in person).

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