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Early Years Teacher

Job Description:

The British School of Madagascar, established in 2014, is a rapidly growing English curriculum school in the heart of the bustling capital, Antananarivo.

We seek a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher to deliver Early Years curricula creatively and engagingly.

Working Hours:

Monday-Thursday 7:45-15:15 (1 early duty from 7:30 and 1 late duty until 16:30 per week)

Friday 7:45-12:30 (3 late duties per half-term until 15:00 for after-school club supervision)

Maximum of 20 hours of face-to-face teaching time per week

Main Duties and Responsibilities :

To deliver a curriculum based on Maths, English, and The World Around Us (lesson plans provided)
To maintain communication with the parents through a variety of mediums, including Class Dojo
To assess, record, and report on the development of the students in the class, in conjunction with our academic administrators and the SLT
To work as a part of the lower school team and carry out essential administrative duties as required by the SLT
To maintain a stimulating and positive learning environment
To set expectations for students using clear and constructive feedback
To deploy teaching assistants effectively to support the learning process

Wider School Responsibilities:

Participate in appropriate meetings with parents and colleagues
Promote proper safeguarding practices and care for the health and safety of students
Contribute to the development of policy and the growth of the school
To host 1, 45-minute after-school club per week
To carry out a share of supervisory duties as per published rotas

Posted: June 2022

This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

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Location	Antananarivo, Madagascar
Start Date	September 2023
Eligible Candidates	University Graduate, Licensed Teacher, ESL Instructor
Student Level	Early Childhood
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

£960 P/M salary
Salary paid through the UK PAYE system (for UK citizens only)
All Bank holidays and school holidays as paid leave
Arrangement and payment of visa documentation
Shared car
Medical cover
House cleaning service
Access to chauffeur service
End-of-year bonus worth up to 120% of a monthly salary

Qualifications and Requirements

Education Required	Bachelor
Work Visa Eligibility	United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
Additional School Requirements
Qualifications: Fluent English speaker Experience working in multicultural and multilingual settings is desirable Experience working with young children is desirable Passionate about education Minimum 100 hours of TEFL certification or relevant teaching credentials/license

About the School

The British School of Madagascar is a fast-growing learning community situated in the heart of the bustling capital Antananarivo. We opened our doors in September 2014 with 20 students and 1 school building and now boast over 200 students and 4 school buildings, covering education from 2 to 18 years old. We are a part of the small, but growing British population in Madagascar and ensure that all our teachers are well-integrated to create a strong community feeling. Our philosophy is based on equipping students with the necessary skills to become independent-thinking global citizens of the future. We focus on a child-centred approach, where we immerse students in the English language and British culture. Our mission is to fulfill the potential of each child by allowing them to learn through the world-beating English curriculum and our varied and engaging extra-curricular program. In Madagascar, we stand alone in offering our unique curriculum that promotes excellence and the holistic development of all our students.