Reception Class Teacher

Temporary position available until June 2015. There is the possibility of extending the contract for the academic year 2015/16 dependent on staffing needs.

Park Lane is a diverse, vibrant, growing International School for pupils from Nursery to Year 8 and follows the English National Curriculum. An Accredited Member of COBIS, Park Lane International School is centrally located in the beautiful, cosmopolitan city of Prague. We pride ourselves on being a small and caring school where parents, children and staff work in partnership to create a happy, friendly community. Teacher-student ratios are extremely favourable and the school is well resourced.

Park Lane International School is looking for an innovative Early Years teacher who has the drive, determination and enthusiasm to facilitate the high levels of learning in our school and who cares deeply about providing the very best opportunities for our children.

We are looking for an outstanding teacher who has a passion and flair for teaching and a desire to inspire children through the facilitation of exciting and creative approaches to teaching and learning. An up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS is essential, as is a secure understanding of how to create an effective and stimulating environment for our children.

Applications would be particularly welcome from staff with at least 2 years' teaching experience although NQT's with QTS will be considered.

Please send a letter of application, your CV with a recent photograph and the contact details of two referees including your current employer to Head of Primary, Miss Kate Benson by e-mailing kate.benson@parklane-is.com.

Closing date for applications: Friday 5th December. We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline. Short-listed candidates will be invited to take part in an initial Skype interview.

We are offering:

1. Relocation package
2. Competitive salary
3. Health insurance
4. Annual air fare to the UK
5. Small classes (15-18 pupils with a teaching assistant)
6. Free Czech lessons
7. CPD opportunities
8. School lunches and snacks

This post is subject to Safer Recruitment measures, including enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Applicants must have their Early Years Professional Status (EYP) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have recent UK experience or experience of current UK practice. Applicants must be fluent speakers of English and be legally able to live and work in the Czech Republic.