Primary School Homeroom Teacher

About the role

St. John's International School, part of Inspired Education, is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and student-centred Primary School Homeroom Teacher to join its international learning community. The teacher creates a positive, inclusive and engaging classroom that supports academic excellence, personal growth and social-emotional development, delivers a high-quality educational programme and builds strong partnerships with families and colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver differentiated lessons aligned with the school's curriculum and educational philosophy
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and positive classroom environment
• Assess, monitor and document student progress with formative and summative assessments, giving timely feedback
• Develop learning experiences that foster critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication and independent learning
• Build partnerships with parents through regular communication, progress reporting and involvement in parent meetings and school events
• Collaborate with grade-level colleagues, specialist teachers, learning support staff and school leadership
• Contribute to curriculum development, professional learning, extracurricular activities and school life
• Uphold safeguarding, well-being and child protection policies and promote the school's values and international-mindedness

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education (or a related field) and a recognised teaching qualification
• Proven experience teaching in a primary/elementary school, preferably in an international school
• Strong understanding of child development and evidence-based teaching practices
• Ability to create an inclusive, student-centred classroom for diverse learning needs
• Excellent classroom management, communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and student well-being
• Culturally aware, collaborative and reflective professional with good organisational skills and fluent English

Experience with inquiry-based learning is expected; IB PYP experience is highly desirable. Applicants should complete the Inspired application form and submit it with their CV.