Russia

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

The English Nursery School (ENS) was founded in the spring of 2004. All of our teachers are highly qualified and devoted native English speakers. The teacher to pupil ratio at the ENS 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. We use 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.

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

Employment

The English Nursery School in Moscow (Russia) is expanding after 4 successful years. We are to open 2 new branches in September 2008: in Central Moscow and in a prestigious complex just outside Moscow.

ENS is looking for experienced professionals to start working from September 2008. All candidates will be expected to:
• Bring current TEFL/ESL theory and practice to the position (curriculum, teaching & learning, assessment/recording/reporting),
• Be able to differentiate in a mixed ability classroom setting,
• Love working with children,
• Be able to show full care and responsibility for children,
• Assist the school with short, medium and long-term target setting, including contributing to the schools development plan,
• Be able to offer a student centered approach to learning.

1. Head Teacher

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 at ENS.
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 ENS administration as required.
8. Provide teachers and assistants with training as required.

Your qualities:

• 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.

We can offer you:

• Highly competitive compensation package:
o Salary USD 3500 + net per month (paid in Roubles equivalent)
o Private furnished apartment provided and paid for by the ENS
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

2. Reception Classroom Teacher

The position requires enthusiasm and cooperation, working to implement the daily schedule, ensuring that the children receive proper supervision throughout the school day. The Reception teacher’s main responsibilities are:
1. Ensure the smooth running of the learning process in the Reception class.
2. Compose the teaching and activity programme on a weekly basis and monthly basis with emphasis upon themes and/or events.
3. Develop and be responsible for the curriculum based upon the UK Foundation Stage.
4. Direct and coordinate the work of Teacher Assistants in the Reception group, and provide them with training as required.
5. Test the new pupils throughout the school year.
6. Plan the budget for stationary, toys and other materials throughout the school year.
7. Compose pupil Progress Report Cards 3 times a year.
8. Liaise with pupils’ parents in respect of any issue concerning pupils and the learning progress.

Your qualities:

• Bachelor of education (or equivalent), with Early Childhood specialization,
• 3 years experience teaching 2 – 6 year old children,
• English native language speaker,
• Knowledge of Russian is an advantage,
• Qualifications and/or skills in dance, drama, art and music are an advantage.

We can offer you:

• Highly competitive compensation package:
o Salary up to USD 3000 net per month (paid in Roubles equivalent)
o Private furnished apartment provided and paid for by the ENS
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

3. Teacher Assistant/Nursery Worker/ Classroom Technician

These positions require enthusiasm and cooperation, working with the teachers to implement the daily schedule, ensuring that the children receive proper supervision throughout the school day. The positions include excellent training and supervision, allow for involvement in a highly skilled team of teaching professionals and afford an outstanding opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Your qualities:

• Teaching and/or childcare (early years) qualifications,
• Recent graduates or minimum 1 year experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, daycare or primary school,
• English native language speaker,
• Knowledge of Russian is an advantage,
• Qualifications and/or skills in dance, drama, art and music are an advantage.

We can offer you:

• Highly competitive compensation package
o Salary up to USD 2000-2500 net per month (paid in Roubles equivalent)
o Private room in shared furnished apartment provided and paid for by the ENS
o 7 weeks paid holidays, as per school year calendar
o 40 hours/week, 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

We require the following documents prior to interviews:

1. Resume – CV
2. Cover Letter – Presentation Letter
3. Recent photograph (scanned)
4. Proof of qualifications (scanned)
5. References and Letters of Recommendation (scanned)

For your consideration, the following documents will be needed after the interview:

1. Passport (scanned copy) – must be valid for minimum 15 months at the time of application
2. Physical exam/health records
3. Police record check
4. HIV test

Please send the above to: michael@bonne-int.com
Interviews and selection will be ongoing from 11 February 2008 to 1 June 2008.

Candidates must have the required experience and background. Applications without the mentioned qualities will not be considered and contacted.

For more information, please visit our website www.englishnursery.ru