Teacher -Primary- Virginia American School (January 2027)

Role Overview

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in a related subject with PGCE or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• At least 1–2 years of classroom teaching experience in the American Curriculum.
• Experience working in more than one international school.
• Satisfactory references and police clearance are required for appointment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Commitment to the school's vision, values, and continuing professional development.
• Passion for education and belief in every student's potential.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organization skills.
• Knowledge of current developments in education and child protection and safeguarding.
• Proven success teaching across a range of abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure, solve problems, manage challenging situations, and remain resilient.

Teaching and Collaboration

• Deliver inspiring lessons that achieve strong student outcomes.
• Work with teachers to plan engaging lessons aligned with curriculum requirements.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, carers, and school colleagues.
• Organize classroom provision, learning resources, and displays.
• Plan and present sessions for the full ability range.
• Meet with specialist professionals when required to support children’s development.

Assessment and Data

• Take responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Assess and record student development using Target Tracker.
• Use assessment data to inform planning, provision, and intervention.
• Provide progress feedback to parents and carers at conferences and other meetings.

Behavior and Professional Duties

• Follow the school's behavior policy and manage classes using appropriate approaches.
• Promote self-control, independence, positive attitudes, values, and behavior.
• Contribute to curriculum action groups, school events, outings, and activities.
• Communicate student achievement and well-being through school systems such as CPOMS.
• Run a weekly extracurricular activity each term.

Employment Offering

• The employer describes an overall remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places.
• Professional development, coaching, training, and opportunities to contribute to training others are available.