Teach in India!

DSB International School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed German as  Foreign Language Teacher in our Primary Section to start January 2023. 

Job Specific Requirements

• Line manager: Head of Primary through the Learning Leader for German as a Foreign Language (Primary)

• The Primary German specialist will work alongside the Learning Leader for German as a Foreign Language in Primary and will liaise with their Secondary colleagues to ensure progress in German learning through the school.

  Primary German specialists are expected to teach their subject to students in all primary grades.

  They are expected to plan, deliver and assess their subject in line with the written DSB curriculum for GFL;

  They collaborate with the primary class teacher to provide information for weekly emails home and for the end of term reports; 

  They work collaboratively with the class teacher to resolve any behavioural or wellbeing concerns in the class.

Essential Requirements

• Valid teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent)

• 2 years teaching experience

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 close to one of the campuses and your colleagues.
• 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: January 2023
• Location: Mumbai, India

All teachers are expected to comply with andabide by all policies and practices outlined in the staff handbook.

The maximum contracted contact hours forteachers is 30 x 45 minute lessons per week.

All teachers are expected to ensure that theirplanning in line with the DSB curriculum, is recorded on the planning toolAtlas.

All teachers may be required to provide coverfor absent staff, as designated as fairly as possible, by the Head of Section.

All teachers at DSB are expected to stay up todate with their child protection training.

All teachers at DSB are expected to activelycontribute to child safeguarding by complying with the school code of conductand always being mindful of student wellbeing and health and safety.

All teachers at DSB are expected to support theschool’s policy and practice as outlined in our Diversity and Inclusion Policy

All Primary teachers meet parents twice a yearin child centred conferences to provide direct feedback to the parents andstudent about progress.

All teachers provide written reports on thecurricular progress child at the end of terms 1 and 3

All staff actively engage in the schoolprofessional development opportunities and in weekly whole school/section staffand departmental meetings.

All teachers are expected to offer at least twogenuine opportunities for extra-curricular activities per academic year.

All teachers are expected to do their fairshare 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.