Key Stage 1 Teacher

Role description

Kings is hiring a Key Stage 1 Teacher who is able to create a positive and supportive learning environment and develop activities so that students are able to practice in a meaningful context. Teachers should plan and deliver learning activities which reflect the school’s cross curricular, child led approach. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver and assess learning opportunities based on the Pearson iPrimary curriculum and any other curriculum documents used within the school.

Duties and responsibilities

As a class teacher you will have overall responsibility for the planning, delivery and assessment of the core and foundation subjects. You will also be taking the lead on the pastoral care of the students in your class. In addition to the planning, teaching and assessment of learning, teachers will also be responsible for delivery of our extra-curricular programme, break duty supervision and building and maintaining good relationships with parents and careers.

Person specification

Kings Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The right person for the position will fulfill the follow:

Essential Requirements:

  • Fully Qualified Teacher;
  • Expertise in teaching and assessment of the relevant subjects;
  • Commitment to the core values of Kings Tirana
  • Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English;
  • Ability to be flexible in an ever-changing world of education;
  • Positive and innovative mindset even in challenging situations;
  • Expectations of high standards of learning and behaviour from students; and the ability to challenge all students on an individual basis;
  • A willingness to contribute to the wider school community;
  • Caring nature towards students and families;
  • Compliant with Child Safeguarding Requirements;
  • Knowledge of early childhood development;
  • Extensive experience of teaching reading to young learners, utilizing a focused phonics based approach .

Desirable Requirements:

  • Experience teaching in using a thematic or child centred approach (I.P.C./I.B.)
  • Experience with British National Curriculum and its standardized assessments
  • Experience teaching in an international setting.
  • Experience of a Mastery approach to teaching Maths.

How to apply:

To apply for this position or to request further information, please contact: careers@kingstirana.com

Applications should be made: As soon as possible

Interviews will commence: As soon as application has been received and considered.

Successful appointment will be dependent upon:

  • Evaluation of Leadership Team and Department Head
  • Satisfactory references (including confirmation of no child safeguarding concerns)

Kings is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

It is Kings Education's policy not to communicate further with applicants other than those who are shortlisted for a position.