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Northfields International School is a premier independent co-educational day school in Mauritius that provides an English-medium education for over 1300 boys and girls aged between 18 months and 18 years. Northfields is well known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, and sustained emphasis on the holistic development of each student. Excellence and leadership skills are fostered through their rigorous programme of academic study combined with dynamic and varied extracurricular activities and service as action programmes. Northfields is committed to inspiring our diverse learning community to make a positive impact as active global citizens. The Northfields campus in Labourdonnais is situated on owned freehold property and incorporates numerous subject classrooms, dedicated science labs, computer suites, art studios, a design and Special Education Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support room. Northfields offers internationally recognised educational programmes and qualifications for Cambridge and the International Baccalaureate. The curriculum progression in the school begins with Regio Emelia Pre-Nursery, followed by the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Students from the Primary School may progress to secondary school, where they follow the 5-year Cambridge curriculum in Years 7-11, culminating with the Cambridge IGCSE examination at the end of Year 11. Students in Sixth Form then follow the 2-year IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Cambridge A-Level. Apart from being an authorised IB World School, the quality of Northfields is further bolstered through the school's accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and membership with the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA). Northfields is registered and licensed in Mauritius with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Welfare for our Pre-Nursery, with the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources for the primary school, and with the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) for our Secondary School. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 2 Homeroom Teacher to join our Primary School, which follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). The successful candidate will be passionate about inquiry-based learning, committed to nurturing the academic, social, and emotional development of young learners, and eager to contribute to a collaborative and reflective school culture.
Job Responsibility:
Creating Engaging Lessons: Plan and deliver lessons that inspire and challenge all students and are in line with the school's curriculum, policies, and external assessment requirements
Supporting and Assessing Progress: Regularly assess students' in-class and at-home learning, providing targeted feedback to drive progress
Building a Positive Learning Environment: Establish a classroom and school environment where students feel valued and supported
Collaborating and Sharing Best Practices: Work closely with colleagues as an active member of our learning community
Contributing to School Life: Play an active role in the school's co-curricular programme
Collaborating with Parents: Maintain open and constructive communication with parents
Requirements:
PGCE, QTS, or equivalent, with excellent academic credentials and, ideally, evidence of post-graduate study
A genuine passion for education, with the ability to engage, motivate, and positively impact young people
A proven track record of excellence in personal, academic, and professional achievements
In-depth expertise in and passion for their subject and the ability to inspire students and support outstanding progress
Expertise in assessing student progress, providing targeted feedback, and enhancing student performance, including in external assessments
Experience in providing pastoral care and promoting student wellbeing, with a strong focus on individual attention and high standards of welfare
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both collaboratively with colleagues and independently and a track record of establishing strong, positive relationships with families
A commitment to their own continuous professional development
Strong organisational and administrative skills, able to plan and prioritise a varied workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure
Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive, flexible, and resourceful approach to working in a dynamic school environment