Job Description Platon Private School, a proud member of the International Schools Partnership (ISP),is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic English Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging English language lessons, supporting students' language development, and creating a positive learning environment that encourages participation and progress.
Key Responsibilities- Create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating classroom environment
- Plan and deliver effective English language lessons aligned with curriculum goals.
- Develop students' reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
- Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
- Prepare lesson materials, activities, and assessments.
- Maintain a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Communicate with parents and school staff regarding student progress.
- Participate in school meetings, training, and professional development activities.
Qualifications and Experience- A recognized degree in Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor's degree in English, Education, Linguistics, or a related field.
- Teaching certification (e.g., TEFL, TESOL, CELTA) preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of English teaching experience (preferred).
- Strong classroom management and communication skills.
- Native-level command of English (native speakers preferred).
ISP Principles Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding
and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.