Teach in India!DSB International School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Foundation Stage Coordinator for the academic year 2022/23. Job Specific RequirementsLine Manager: Head of PrimaryThe Coordinator of the Foundation Stage is responsible for the fastest growing area of the school and will manage eight Foundation Stage teachers in FS1 and FS2.They will be responsible for developing the planning of the programme to ensure its responsiveness to the individual educational needs and targets of the students;They will ensure their staff understand and uphold all the school’s expectations of child safeguarding;They will ensure regular and thorough record keeping of the students’ progress;They will be responsible for creating a stimulating and joyous learning environment for the students in Foundation Stage;They will lead on training of staff – both new and established, to meet the expectations of the programme.They will ensure an effective working partnership of staff and parents as their children enter education and develop towards more formal classroom learning;They will ensure students graduating from FS2 are ready to enter the formal education of Kindergarten (English National Curriculum Year 1);They will support the Admissions team in the running of open houses for potential parents and students by explaining and promoting the programme and by observing and assessing the children.They will also perform the role of a Foundation stage teacher with a reduced load of key children (4 – 6).Essential RequirementsValid teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent)2 years teaching experienceIBDP or A-level experienceSalary and BenefitsInternational StaffSalary range: Net salaries in the range of 1740 to 2630 USD /per month Accommodation is provided free of charge within two km of the campus at which you are based or mostly based

For staff at Euro Campus this may be above the school and comes with access to the school pool

Garden Campus is located in the verdant Breach Candy locality which is very much the old exclusive suburb of south Mumbai

Euro Campus is in the hustle and bustle of Lower Parel, a booming area with many upmarket facilities.Return flights economy class tickets are provided annually by the school to your home country.Visa and visa extension costs are reimbursed by the school

The school organises and manages registration with the FRRO and visa extensions within India. Relocation; We have a 100 000 INR relocation allowance that the staff member may use either moving to Mumbai or at the end of their contract.Contract renewal: After two years, the teacher will receive an annual contract renewal bonus of 50 000 INRAll staffHealth insurance is provided up to 400 000 INR per annum

This is sufficient for a short hospital stay and operation

We do encourage and help staff take out additional cover which is available at very good rates.Health costs: Money can be advanced for health expenses against a 60 000 INR health allowance paid annually in March.Loans Staff may borrow up to three times their monthly salary in cases of emergency.Local salary scale: 50 000 – 1.3 lac rupees CTC pcmJob DetailsStart Date: August, 2022Location: Mumbai, IndiaAll teachers are expected to comply with and abide by all policies and practices outlined in the staff handbook.The maximum contracted contact hours for teachers is 30 x 45 minute lessons per week.All teachers are expected to ensure that their planning in line with the DSB curriculum, is recorded on the planning tool Atlas.All teachers may be required to provide cover for absent staff as designated as fairly as possible by the Head of Section.All teachers at DSB are expected to stay up to date with their child protection training.All teachers at DSB are expected to actively contribute to child safeguarding by complying with the school code of conduct and always being mindful of student well being and health and safety.All teachers at DSB are expected to support the school’s policy and practice as outlined in our Diversity and Inclusion PolicyAll teachers meet parents twice a year in child centred conferences (Primary) or Parent, Student teacher meetings (in Secondary) to provide direct feedback to the parents and student about progress.All teachers provide written reports on the curricular progress child at the end of terms 1 and 3All staff actively engage in the school professional development opportunities and in weekly whole school/section staff and departmental meetings. All teachers are expected to offer at least two genuine opportunities for extra-curricular activities per academic year.All teachers are expected to do their fair share of duties in line with the duty roster. All teachers are expected to have attended some after school events such as performances during the year and all teachers participate in sports day.About DSB International SchoolDSB International School is a small values-based school

It is very important to us that teachers are the right fit for our community

Not all good teachers fit in all good schools

As such, the most important thing for us is that you meet our teacher profile articulated below to ensure we have an harmonious staff that contributes to the holistic development of the students.As such our teachers are:MotivatedEncouraged to come up with ideas and suggestions and actively contribute to school  initiatives as identified by the school development plan.CollaborativeExpected to be able to work as a team and to look for opportunities to collaborate with each other and, where relevant, outside partners, locally, nationally and internationally, for the benefit of the students, school or their own personal development.ReflectiveExpected to look at activities that they have done and evaluate impact, effectiveness and success and to suggest improvements; they do not blame others for their own or joint failings.RespectfulAble to understand that every individual is of equal value as a human being and act accordingly

We do not pull rank on colleagues; we are mindful of the feelings of others – especially students; we do not rush to judgement

We act in accordance with the Diversity and Inclusion Policy ensuring voice and representation to all.CreativeEncouraged to come up with new ideas or suggestions and take advantage of the ‘can do’ culture of the school to innovate.IndependentAble to work without too much guidance and will take the initiative and will provide leadership because we are a small school which believes in encouraging and empowering teacher agency.FlexibleAble to modify and adapt to changing circumstances without stress, be able to work with uncertainty and see others’ point of view.AuthenticAble to make others feel comfortable and trusting; they are honest about their strengths and weaknesses, are not perfect and do not think they should try to pretend to be.KnowledgeableSufficiently knowledgeable to teach their subject at the appropriate level in line with the DSB Curriculum and they bring a love of knowledge that extends beyond the syllabus, that enhances the learning experience for students and colleagues.SkilledIn possession of the job specific and interpersonal skills needed for their role

They are expected to craft exciting stimulating learning opportunities for students that effectively deliver the content and the attributes of the DSB Curriculum.ConfidentIn possession of a strong and positive self-image that enables them to engage with all stakeholders on an equal footing; they are able to lead on learning and projects instilling confidence and trust in learners and colleagues, and are able to advocate for themselves, speak to senior management with honesty, and not afraid to make mistakes; they communicate effectively and are assertive.PositiveAble to understand that their outlook impacts on others; they appreciate the importance of a positive outlook on successful outcomes

We want teachers who can identify solutions to problems and not problems with solutions! A DSB teacher has a positive outlook on life, and is happy to come to work every day.Internationally mindedAware that cultural differences exist and has strategies to address these; appreciates the validity of other cultures than their own; does not try to impose their home culture on the culture of the school, but sees in it the continuum of diverse perspectives

A DSB teacher knows the difference between higher skill level and cultural superiority and is able where necessary, to deliver this message

A DSB teacher is respectful of the culture they live in and those of the other stakeholders and is able to embed their teaching in local and global contexts. Teaching in India at DSB International SchoolStudents at the school come mainly from the consular and expatriate community in South Mumbai and consequently, student turnover is quite high, about 30% per year

About 30% of the students in the school are host nationals.Classes are small, ranging from 5 to 16 students

This means that staff get to know the students very well

Consequently planning and teaching can be more manageably personalised and differentiated to meet the needs of individuals and small groups

Classes are mixed-ability and there is one class per year group.The curriculum from 3-16 years, in the international section, is broadly based on the English National Curriculum, including IGCSEs accredited by Cambridge International Education Examination Board

The International Baccalaureate Diploma is offered from 16+ years

The German Section offers a German curriculum in close cooperation with the International Section

The teaching of the German language and German culture is an important feature of the school and is supported by the German Government

The international section now makes up over 95% of the school population.