Are you a Head Teacher in need of a change of environment and a different cultural experience?

A private nursery school in Moscow offering the British National Curriculum to expatriate children and Russian nationals from 3 to 6 years old.

The nursery school was founded in the spring of 2004. All of the teachers are highly qualified and devoted native English speakers. The teacher to pupil ratio is 1:5, and the learning is based upon the United Kingdom`s “Foundation Stage” programme, that is a specially designed curriculum for early pre-school education. The school uses the immersion method, which is the most effective one for teaching children a foreign language. The Nursery group is for children from 3 to 4 years old, and the Reception group, which prepares children for primary school, is for children from 4 to 6 year olds.

The schools primary job is to reach the individual needs of the children, and to empower them with confidence in their abilities. There is a relaxed, friendly, family-like atmosphere, full of warmth, trust and affection. Thus, children feel safe and secure, and gain self-confidence from the very start of their studies.

The school is expanding after 4 successful years and they are opening a new branch in November 2008 in Central Moscow.

The school is looking for experienced Head Teacher start working from January 2009. The position requires leadership and management skills, motivating the teaching staff, closely assisting the management team in regards to targets and school development plan, and providing insights and training when required.

The Head Teacher must be an enthusiastic and cooperative individual, working to implement the daily schedule, ensuring that the children receive proper supervision throughout the school day.

The Head Teacher’s main responsibilities are:
1. Ensure the smooth running of the learning process
2. Compose the teaching and activity programme on a weekly basis. Develop and be responsible for the curriculum based upon the UK Foundation Stage.
3. Direct and coordinate the work of teachers, assistant teachers and nannies, both in the Nursery Group and in the Reception Group.
4. Ensure the preparation of events, celebrations and parties; create programmes.
5. Test the new pupils throughout the school year and test new school year entrants in May-June.
6. Plan the budget for stationary, toys and other materials throughout the school year.
7. Liaise with pupils’ parents in respect of any issue concerning pupils and the learning process and report such issues to the administration as required.
8. Provide teachers and assistants with training as required.

The requirements for the post holder are as follows:
• Bachelor of education (or equivalent), with Early Childhood specialization,
• 10 years experience teaching 2 - 6 year old children,
• 3 years management experience in a nursery school, kindergarten or daycare,
• English native language speaker,
• Qualifications and/or skills in dance, drama, art and music are an advantage,
• Knowledge of Russian is an advantage.

The school offer the following salary package for the right candidate:
• Highly competitive compensation package:
o Salary GBP 2200 net per month
o Private furnished apartment provided and paid for by the
o 7 weeks paid holidays, as per school year calendar
o Week-ends off
o 1 Return flight a year, to and from your home country
o Russian multiple entry visa for the duration of the contract, and registration with the Russian immigration authorities
o Performance bonus
• Professional Development
• A chance to be part of a highly skilled and dynamic team
• An opportunity to work in a warm and welcoming environment
• 10 months contract with automatic extension

If you are available and ready, then APPLY NOW!

Apply to this position now by calling Ash on 020 8518 3550 or sending your CV/resume to ash@academicsltd.co.uk

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Contact details

• Email: ash@academicsltd.co.uk
• Phone: Asim-020 8518 3550

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