Primary Teacher - Almaty, Kazakhstan - August 2025
- Country:
- Kazakhstan
- Region:
- School - Far East / East Asia
- Curriculum:
- United Kingdom
- Level:
- Primary-Lower (5-7), Primary-Upper (8-11)
- Start Date:
- 01 August 2025
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
We are looking for an experienced Primary Teacher Primary Teacher (with a possible opportunity for Middle Leadership) for Term 2, beginning August 2025.
The ideal candidate we are looking for should have the following:
•UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a DFE Teacher Reference Number
•A pupil-centred/focused philosophy to education
•An understanding of excellence in Teaching & Learning and evidence of the impact of this in their classrooms
•Experience in planning sequences of learning that suit the needs of all learners (including those who are high attaining, SEN and EAL).
•Experience in continually assessing, monitoring and reporting student attainment to inform planning to support their learning journey
•An interest in research-led/backed pedagogy and expertise in applying this to their setting
•Recent evidence of CPD which demonstrates their commitment to improvement and personal growth
•Ability to work as part of a close-knit team and nurture great student & staff relationships
PLEASE ASK EDVECTUS FOR THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
The school opened in 2008 and offers a first-class education for about 760 pupils between the ages of 3 and 18. They follow the UK curriculum leading to IGCSEs and then A Level examinations. There is also an extensive ECA programme. All teaching is in English and the majority of the teachers are from the UK though there is a strong emphasis on the Kazakhstani culture, history and language. The school is well-resourced with excellent facilities, class sizes are small and SEN support is available. They also offer a wide range of ECAs and CPD. Classrooms have interactive whiteboards; they have 3 ICT suites and the school is superbly resourced, e.g. Drama Studio, all-weather astroturf pitch, 25m indoor swimming pool, award-winning school building, stunningly beautiful location.
The school offer a generous package including a very competitive salary, annual gratuity, BUPA Global medical insurance scheme, full school fee remission, accommodation, and relocation allowance is offered according to eligibility.
The campus is set in a beautiful, natural parkland site, along the banks of the Esentai River, with the imposing backdrop of the Tien Shan Mountains, near the Sunkar International Ski Jumping Complex. Almaty is a lively city full of culture, arts, shopping and night-life. There are also plenty of outdoor activities and scenery to enjoy close to Almaty, such as skiing, lakes, national parks, hot springs and dunes. Please contact your Edvectus consultant for more information and details on how to apply.
The ideal candidate we are looking for should have the following:
•UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a DFE Teacher Reference Number
•A pupil-centred/focused philosophy to education
•An understanding of excellence in Teaching & Learning and evidence of the impact of this in their classrooms
•Experience in planning sequences of learning that suit the needs of all learners (including those who are high attaining, SEN and EAL).
•Experience in continually assessing, monitoring and reporting student attainment to inform planning to support their learning journey
•An interest in research-led/backed pedagogy and expertise in applying this to their setting
•Recent evidence of CPD which demonstrates their commitment to improvement and personal growth
•Ability to work as part of a close-knit team and nurture great student & staff relationships
PLEASE ASK EDVECTUS FOR THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
The school opened in 2008 and offers a first-class education for about 760 pupils between the ages of 3 and 18. They follow the UK curriculum leading to IGCSEs and then A Level examinations. There is also an extensive ECA programme. All teaching is in English and the majority of the teachers are from the UK though there is a strong emphasis on the Kazakhstani culture, history and language. The school is well-resourced with excellent facilities, class sizes are small and SEN support is available. They also offer a wide range of ECAs and CPD. Classrooms have interactive whiteboards; they have 3 ICT suites and the school is superbly resourced, e.g. Drama Studio, all-weather astroturf pitch, 25m indoor swimming pool, award-winning school building, stunningly beautiful location.
The school offer a generous package including a very competitive salary, annual gratuity, BUPA Global medical insurance scheme, full school fee remission, accommodation, and relocation allowance is offered according to eligibility.
The campus is set in a beautiful, natural parkland site, along the banks of the Esentai River, with the imposing backdrop of the Tien Shan Mountains, near the Sunkar International Ski Jumping Complex. Almaty is a lively city full of culture, arts, shopping and night-life. There are also plenty of outdoor activities and scenery to enjoy close to Almaty, such as skiing, lakes, national parks, hot springs and dunes. Please contact your Edvectus consultant for more information and details on how to apply.
- Number Of Students:
- 760
- Student Make Up:
- 20+ nationalities
- Regional Info:
- Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan and located in the mountainous southern area of the country. It is the cultural and financial centre of Central Asia and has a decent sized expatriate community. Almaty is about 30 minutes from a premier ski resort - Chimebulak – where you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding and ski jumping in the cold, winter months whilst the nearby Tien Shan mountains provide ample opportunity for hiking, climbing and camping in the warmer months (where temperatures average about 30 degrees and occasionally up to 40 degrees). There is a cable car for spectacular mountain views and other tourist attractions within a few hours’ drive. There are restaurants and cafes in Almaty as well as bars and clubs, markets, skating and, for relaxing, the Tau Spa in the mountains. Almaty has an international airport with flights to European and international destinations. Lonely Planet https://www.lonelyplanet.com/kazakhstan/almaty Almaty: The Largest City in Kazakhstan https://youtu.be/YYeyfs7rJOU?si=yEgyTbHGYB4lKpwU 10 Best Places to Vist in Almaty https://youtu.be/1JjXwK5Us6k?si=iUZSCA-Ll5XjfdZ3 Kazakhstan Travel Guide: 11 BEST Places to Visit in Kazakhstan (& Best Things to Do) https://youtu.be/kVDLM8DfNFE?si=HqtyQql04-Z_a3zM
- Tax Rate:
- Tax Free
- Benefits:
- Flights -yearly, Gratuity or end of service bonus, Housing - provided, Housing- allowance, Medical or Health insurance, Transport to/from school, Tuition - free for dependants
- Suited To:
- Activity - winter sporting types, Activity- mountains, Activity-typical land sporting types, Activity-typical water sporting types, Climate - cooler, Dependent children - more suitable, Holiday destination - not typical, Westernised - moderately
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 3.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd