Description
Purpose of Role
Reporting to the Head of Early Years, this role plays a vital part in nurturing foundational learning and development in young children at Sancta Maria International School. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Early Years Teacher with 2–3 years of experience in early childhood education, preferably within a school or similar educational setting.
About Sancta Maria
Sancta Maria International School is an international curriculum, co-educational day school in Hyderabad. The school is part of the Saint Mary’s Educational Society, founded in 1982. Founded in 2010, we are a Cambridge Pathway School offering a seamless progression from Cambridge Early Years to Grade 12. Sancta Maria is also a Cambridge-approved Professional Development Centre offering a range of Cambridge-assessed qualifications in teaching and learning.
Our vision is to unlock the potential of every learner for a better world. We value our community relationships with parents and families, and together, we do the best for our children as partners and critical friends. Sancta Maria is driven by the motto ‘In Omnia Excellentia’, which means ‘Excellence in Everything’.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare lesson plans, worksheets and relevant resources for the subject on a fortnightly basis.
- Conduct formative and summative assessments and provide timely, constructive feedback to students.
- Regular correction of notebooks and assignments.
- Plan and professionally conduct student progress meetings with parents.
- Actively participate in the planning and professional learning sessions of the respective department.
- Plan and organise extension activities to enhance student learning in the discipline.
- To bring to the notice of the Divisional Head or Department Lead, any challenging issues at the class level.
- Deliver all non-negotiable tasks defined by the Division and the Subject Department.
- Be an active member of the school community and support its distinctive vision, ethos and policies.
- Take ownership of one’s own professional and personal development.
- Successfully deliver any special duties assigned from time to time.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Post Graduate degree or equivalent qualification.
- Good understanding of the Cambridge syllabus.
- Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in Early Years, preferably in a Cambridge or IB school.
- Excellent English language skills.
- Professional ethics and passion for teaching
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 and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, 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.