International Primary Programme Teacher

**Salary**:
**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent

**Start date**:
18 August 2025, with the possibility of an earlier start date for programme design and classroom preparation

16 December 2024

**Job overview**:
As part of our expansion and in alignment with our Ermitage International IB School Mission, Vision, and IB philosophy, we are launching the International Primary Programme for children aged 8 and older. This programme will use an inquiry-based approach, featuring small class sizes at our Ermitage IB School campus. Instruction will be in English, with opportunities for students to learn French at all levels, from beginner to bilingual. These classes prepare students for our MYP and DP programmes through transdisciplinary learning, emphasising critical thinking, collaboration, and international mindedness, in line with the IB Learner Profile. We are keen to integrate in this interactive learning environment, opportunities for outdoor learning making use of the beautiful surroundings of Maisons-Laffitte park and forest.

**Start Date**: 18 August 2025, with the possibility of an earlier start date for programme design and classroom preparation

**Job Type**: Permanent, full-time. Applications for part-time with job share will be considered

**Salary**: Salary is dependent on experience and in line with Ermitage IB School teacher salaries
- Lead the launch and development of the new International Primary Programme, focusing on programme design, timetabling, resource development, and co-curricular activities
- Deliver engaging, inquiry-based, transdisciplinary instruction in English for Primary students
- Offer differentiated support for English (and French) language learning across levels
- Manage a small group of students spanning two-year groups with personalised teaching approaches
- Support student induction at the start and mid-year, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for children and parents
- Promote student academic achievement, well-being, and co-curricular engagement, including the planning of class visits in and around Paris, with learning sessions in the forest environment of Maisons-Laffitte
- Foster critical thinking, collaboration, and international-mindedness
- Collaborate closely with the IB curriculum team and Bilingual Primary school team supporting the programme
- Serve as the primary point of contact for International Primary Programme parents, and other community members as regards the International Primary Programme, including liaising with our EAL Coordinator, Diverse Learning Needs Department, and MYP Coordinator
- Act as a programme ambassador and advocate for International Primary Programme students within the school community
- Participate in ongoing professional development and pedagogical innovation
- Be aligned with and stay abreast of IB programme developments to ensure an effective transition for IPP students to our MYP programme
- Adhere to high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing approaches, including staying current with regulations, training, and following established policies and protocols

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field, specialising in primary education
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching certification
- Successful teaching experience in an international school setting
- Experience or demonstrated interest in implementing inquiry-based, transdisciplinary curricula, particularly within an IB or similar framework
- Experience communicating with parents and collaborating with school staff across departments, with experience in holding a responsibility within a school setting, such as coordinating activities or leading a project, is advantageous
- Proficiency in English with strong communication skills; proficiency in French is preferable

**Person Specification**
- Enthusiastic commitment to developing inquiry and engaging learning in every student
- Adaptability for working within a new initiative
- Empathy and sensitivity to the diverse needs of students and families
- Understanding and appreciation of multicultural environments
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Proficiency in using technology to enhance learning
- Familiarity with IB and similar philosophy and methodologies, or willingness to acquire such knowledge

**Remuneration and Benefits**

HOW TO APPLY FOR THESE POSITIONS: (TES applicants )

Ermitage follows the ECIS guidelines for recruitment and will require appropriate background checks.

**About **Ermitage International School**:
**Ermitage International School**
- 46 avenue Eglé- Maisons-Laffitte- 78600- France+33 39 62 0402

At Ermitage, we empower our students to invest in their learning. Our unique pedagogical approach guides them from their first formative years, through to the end of their studies. They acquire and perfect critical thinking skills, develop a love of learning and the ability to adapt, preparing them to become active