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DSB International School

We are looking to employ to employ two enthusiastic and experienced KS2 classroom teachers to accommodate growth in the school’s primary section. The successful candidates will be teaching a class of approximately 20 students at the upper end of KS2. They will be responsible for the delivery of most curricular subjects. Specialists teach the class German, Hindi, PE and Music. 

The school is an exciting place to start an international career, and our small size ensures teachers have both autonomy and support with regular opportunities for meaningful professional development. We encourage our teachers to be risk takers and value a commitment to experiential learning, sports and the arts, as well as more formal subjects. Teachers are expected to offer extra-curricular activities during the year which support the delivery of an engaging and holistic curriculum.

Our curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum which we have adapted to our international and Indian contexts.

This post is located at our Euro Campus. We are an equal opportunities employer and successful candidates must have a commitment to Safeguarding, Child protection and Diversity and Inclusion. We will take up references to ensure the suitability of all candidates to work with young people. The initial contract is for 2 years – with an opportunity to extend on mutual agreement

Job Specific Requirements

• Line manager Head of Primary
• The Primary teacher is responsible for the education and wellbeing of the students of their class.
• They are the primary point of contact for their parents and update their parents weekly on the class activities. 
• They are responsible for planning all areas of the curriculum in their purview (all subjects except: PE, Music, German, Hindi and Marathi) and for the assessment of learning of these.
• They work collaboratively with the subject specialists working with their classes and integrate information and feedback from them in weekly emails home and end of term reports.
• They ensure that the class is ready to welcome in the subject specialists at the timetable hours and students are prepared for this. 
• They are required to provide regular and meaningful feedback in line with the school policy to support learning.
• They are required to actively participate in whole section activities such as the school performances and whole school initiatives such as sports day and project week.
• They are required to host a sharing assembly three times a year to share the students’ learning with their parents.

Job Requirements

• Valid teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent)
• 2 years teaching experience - ideally of the English National Curriculum.
• Experience working with mixed ability classes, supporting students with mild specific learning disabilities and English as an additional language.
• A knowledge of India and or experience working in a similar country. 
• A higher degree in education or relevant academic subject.

Salary and Benefits

International Staff

• SALARY 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 INR

All staff

• HEALTH 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 pcm

Job Details

• Start Date: August, 2023
• Location: Mumbai, India
• All 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 Policy
• All 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 3
• All 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 School

DSB 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:

MOTIVATED

Encouraged to come up with ideas and suggestions and actively contribute to school  initiatives as identified by the school development plan.

COLLABORATIVE

Expected 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.

REFLECTIVE

Expected 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.

RESPECTFUL

Able 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.

CREATIVE

Encouraged to come up with new ideas or suggestions and take advantage of the ‘can do’ culture of the school to innovate.

INDEPENDENT

Able 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.

FLEXIBLE

Able to modify and adapt to changing circumstances without stress, be able to work with uncertainty and see others’ point of view.

AUTHENTIC

Able 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.

KNOWLEDGEABLE

Sufficiently 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.

SKILLED

In 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.

CONFIDENT

In 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.

POSITIVE

Able 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 MINDED

Aware 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 School

Students 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.