English Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

Blue Valley School is a leading private international school in San José, Costa Rica, serving students from Early Learning through Secondary. As part of Inspired Education Group, we offer a warm, student-centered environment with high academic standards and an international outlook.

We are known for our strong sense of community, commitment to excellence, and focus on developing confident, creative, and globally minded students. Our school offers teachers the opportunity to work with motivated students, supportive colleagues, and a culture of continuous professional growth.

The key purpose of this position is to deliver engaging and high-quality English instruction for Upper Elementary students, supporting the development of strong reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills.

We seek an exceptional Upper Elementary English Teacher with a passion for education, dedication, creativity, and strong experience in high-quality schools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons that develop students’ reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills.
• Support strong academic progress by differentiating instruction to meet the needs, abilities, and interests of all students.
• Promote a love of language and literature through meaningful texts, creative writing, discussion, and inquiry-based learning.
• Assess and monitor student progress regularly, providing clear feedback and targeted support to help students improve.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel confident, valued, and motivated to participate.
• Encourage independence and responsibility by helping students build effective learning habits, organization, and confidence.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan learning experiences, share best practices, and contribute to the wider academic programme.
• Communicate constructively with parents to support each student’s academic, social, and emotional development.
• Contribute to school life through participation in school events, co-curricular activities, and whole-school initiatives.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A genuine passion for teaching English and inspiring upper elementary students.
• Strong knowledge of the English language, literacy, grammar, reading comprehension, and writing development.
• Experience teaching upper elementary students in a high-quality school environment.
• The ability to plan engaging, differentiated lessons that support a range of learning needs.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Experience assessing student progress and providing clear, constructive feedback.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• A commitment to student wellbeing, pastoral care, and the development of confident, independent learners.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage planning, assessment, deadlines, and communication effectively.
• A relevant degree, teaching qualification, educational licence, PGCE, QTS, or equivalent.
• Energy, enthusiasm, creativity, and a flexible approach to working in a dynamic school environment.

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.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM:

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.

Inspired Academic Teaching Application Form
Inspired Non-Teaching Application Form