Primary School Homeroom Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

St. John's International School is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and student-centered Primary School Homeroom Teacher to join our vibrant international learning community. The successful candidate will create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and social-emotional development.

The Homeroom Teacher will be responsible for delivering a high-quality educational program, supporting the holistic development of students, and building strong partnerships with families and colleagues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons aligned with the school's curriculum and educational philosophy, promoting high levels of student achievement and engagement.
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment that supports students' academic, social, emotional, and personal development.
• Assess, monitor, and document student progress using a range of formative and summative assessment strategies, providing timely and meaningful feedback.
• Develop and implement learning experiences that foster critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and independent learning skills.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and guardians through regular communication, progress reporting, and participation in parent meetings and school events.
• Collaborate effectively with grade-level colleagues, specialist teachers, learning support staff, and school leadership to ensure a cohesive educational experience.
• Contribute actively to curriculum development, professional learning initiatives, extracurricular activities, and the wider life of the school community.
• Uphold the school's safeguarding, well-being, and child protection policies, while promoting the school's values, mission, and commitment to international-mindedness.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in Education (or related field) and a recognized teaching qualification.
• Proven experience teaching in a primary/elementary school setting, preferably within an international school environment.
• Strong understanding of child development and evidence-based teaching and learning practices.
• Ability to create an inclusive, engaging, and student-centered classroom that supports diverse learning needs.
• Experience with inquiry-based learning approaches; IB PYP experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and relationship-building skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding, student well-being, and fostering a positive learning culture.
• Collaborative, adaptable, culturally aware, and reflective professional with excellent organizational skills and fluency in English.

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.