Teacher Junior School

ROLE SUMMARY:

Cambridge College Peru is proud to be part of Inspired Education Group. Inspired schools are designed to inspire and nurture students to reach their full potential in a dynamic, progressive, and academically rigorous environment. As an Inspired school, Cambridge College Peru offers a world-class international education that blends academic excellence with a strong focus on personal development, creativity, and global citizenship. We are also proud members of the Latin American Heads’ Conference (LAHC) and the British Schools of Peru (BSP), ensuring our students benefit from strong regional and international educational connections. Cambridge College Peru is one of the leading co-educational schools in the country, serving over 1,200 students aged 2 to 18. Our learning community is diverse, vibrant, and committed to developing well-rounded, confident, and socially responsible young people.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Junior School Teacher to join our dynamic and international teaching team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a high-quality learning experience for students in the Junior School, fostering academic growth, essential skills, and a positive attitude towards learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the Junior School curriculum and the school’s academic standards.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that promotes curiosity, independence, and a love of learning.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the varied learning needs, abilities, and interests of students, ensuring all learners are supported and challenged appropriately.
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback, and inform planning.
• Integrate technology and innovative teaching strategies to enhance learning experiences and foster digital literacy.
• Promote students’ social, emotional, and personal development through strong pastoral care and a nurturing approach.
• Maintain open, effective communication with parents regarding student progress, behaviour, and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with grade-level colleagues, coordinators, and academic leaders to ensure curriculum coherence and best teaching practices across the school.
• Participate actively in professional development, training sessions, collaborative planning meetings, and whole-school initiatives.
• Support school events, extracurricular activities, and community-building programmes as part of the wider contribution to school life.
• Uphold Inspired Education’s safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety standards at all times.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A degree in Education or a related field; a recognised teaching qualification is essential.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching in a primary or junior school setting, ideally within an international or bilingual environment.
• Strong understanding of international curricula and inquiry-based learning approaches.
• Proven ability to design and deliver high-quality, student-centred lessons that promote engagement, critical thinking, and holistic development.
• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to build supportive, respectful relationships with young learners.
• High level of English proficiency (advanced or native-level).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and maintain strong school–home partnerships.
• Commitment to promoting student wellbeing, safeguarding, and a positive school culture.
• Enthusiasm for ongoing professional learning and openness to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Experience in international schools or multicultural environments is a strong advantage.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.