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Grade 1 Teacher

Reports to: Elementary School Principal

Scope of Work

The IB Primary Years Teacher supports the PYP Coordinator in building and maintaining a high quality PYP programme in the school. He/ She is responsible for providing an inclusive and safe learning - teaching environment for the students where the process of inquiry is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Design, prepare and deliver high quality lessons to suit the individual needs of all students in line with the PYP requirements and which contribute to the Five Areas of Development
Inspire mixed culture and mixed ability classes, by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students
Create challenging and engaging learning opportunities of all students in a mixed culture and mixed ability classes
Assess and monitor student progress and at the same time encourage students to set their own targets so that they become self-regulated learners
Collaborate with other teachers to share ideas, approaches and and create new knowledge
Communicate accurately and regularly with parents
Liaise with the Head of Elementary School and PYP Coordinator to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom
Contribute to the enrichment programmes for students and participate in all school activities
Being constantly aware of the needs of any children to whom English is another language
Ensuring consistent implementation of school policies and appropriate practices in the primary years programme
Ensure that all assessments, other evidence and recording of student's work are kept up to date and according to IBO requirements

Posted: March 2019

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Location	Muscat, Oman
Start Date	March 2020
Contract Length	2 years
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher
Student Level	Elementary
Monthly Salary	USD 2300 - 2750
Number of Vacancies	2

Job Benefits

Tax Free Salary* as per the existing laws of the Sultanate of Oman. In case at any point of time, a personal income tax is levied, the employee will need to pay the same
Medical Insurance for employees only, EXCLUDING Dental and Prescription glass
Annual Airfare to home town in Economy class for employee, spouse and two children upto 18 years if they are on the school visa and staying with the employee
Relocation airfare provided at the beginning and end of contract for employee, spouse and two children up to 18 years
Relocation allowance provided only for employee at beginning and end of contract for additional 20 kgs over and above the airlines free baggage allowance
Annual Leave: 45 days total annual paid leave for candidates with a 2 year contract
30 days for candidates with less than 2 year contract
Candidates who start in January: 45 days full paid leave at the end of the second contract
Dependent’s School Fees : Children of teachers will be eligible to get a 50% subsidy on the tuition fees, if studying in Paradise Valley Private School
The Visa/medical fees done in Oman will be paid in full for employees only. For dependents, employee has to bear the expenses
End of Service Benefits: For each 2 years of full service, school will pay 1 months basic salary as gratuity
The employer will arrange for the employee to be picked up from the airport on arrival and taken to a guest house/ service apartment where they will be put up for a maximum period of one month, during which they will have to finalise their accomodation with the help of the school authorities
* The salary package is Cost to Company(CTC) - Tax free salary inclusive of HRA / Utilities, Lunch and Transport. If choose to stay in company provided accommodation then HRA would be deducted from the CTC

Benefits for international teachers applying from Oman

Tax Free Salary as per the existing laws of the Sultanate of Oman. In case at any point of time, a personal income tax is levied, the employee will need to pay the same.
Annual Leave: 45 days total annual paid leave for candidates with a 2 year contract
Dependent’s School Fees : Children of teachers will be eligible to get a 50% subsidy on the tuition fees, if studying in Paradise Valley Private School.
The medical fees done in Oman will be paid in full for employees only.
End of Service Benefits: For each 2 years of full service, school will pay 1 months basic salary as gratuity

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License
Education Required	Bachelor
Major	PYP experience or in early years
Additional School Requirements
Native English speaker Proficiency in any additional language is an advantage Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in IB Primary Years Programme Previous experience of working abroad highly valued Curriculum development knowledge Knowledge of Inquiry Based Learning Competencies Demonstrates professionalism, commitment and integrity, Is open to learning Commitment to ensure high standards of teaching Effective communicator Inter-culturally aware with well-developed interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate in a team Is flexible and able to work in a continuously changing environment

About the School

The new IB School aspires to be an Inclusive School of the highest educational standards that encourages learners to actualize their potential and become exemplary practitioners of inquiry, rigour, compassion, reflection and creativity. All students will be nurtured to achieve their best regardless of their background or levels of ability. It is an independent, co-educational and inclusive day school governed by an elite Board of Directors. The School serves the needs of local Omani community as well as the demands of an expanding international population for a quality education system and facilities. The school lays emphasis on promoting local language and culture. It will also offer Arabic Language Studies as a part of the Language Acquisition Programme. Islamic Studies Programme and the Social Studies will be taught in Arabic for the native Arabic speakers and for others who may want to opt for it. The school will follow the International Baccalaureate programme under the guidelines of the Ministry of Education, Government of Oman. It will provide holistic education focusing on all Areas of Development based on the philosophy of Pallavan Learning Systems and as governed by the Ministry of Education, Oman’s guidelines. Starting with Primary Years Programme in September 2019, the school will grow into a full-fledged school offering Middle Years and Diploma Programmes