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Primary School Teacher

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

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher to deliver the Pearson primary curricula creatively and engagingly. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities : 

  • To deliver a curriculum based on Maths, English, Science, basic Computing, Global Citizenship, Geography, and History to 1 specific class of either Y1 or 2.
  • 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 basic 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, of your choosing, per week
  • To carry out a share of supervisory duties as per published rotas
Posted: April 2022
This is a Direct to School Job

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LocationAntananarivo, Madagascar
Start DateSeptember 2022
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, University Graduate, ESL Instructor
Student LevelElementary, Middle School
Number of Vacancies2

Job Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • All school holidays as paid leave 
  • Arrangement and payment of visa documentation
  • Shared car
  • Medical cover
  • House cleaning service 
  • Access to chauffeur service 

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
TESL/TEFL Certificate
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited Kingdom (UK), Ireland
Additional School Requirements
  • Fluent English speaker
  • Passionate about education
  • Experience working in multicultural and multilingual settings is desirable 
  • Experience working with the Pearson curriculum is desirable
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