Secondary English IGCSE & A Level Literature & Language Teacher - Almaty, Kazakhstan - August 2025
- Country:
- Kazakhstan
- Region:
- School - Far East / East Asia
- Curriculum:
- United Kingdom
- Level:
- Secondary/ Middle(12-15), Secondary/High(16-18)
- Start Date:
- 01 August 2025
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
Secondary English Lit & Lang IGCSE and A Level Teacher
UK National Curriculum, particularly in KS3 English, plus experience of international qualifications at KS4 and KS5, including First Language English and English Literature, as well as International A Levels.
Top tier salary from about the equivalent of £26,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience) and generous package that includes an annual gratuity, BUPA Global medical insurance scheme, full school fee remission, accommodation, and relocation allowance (according to eligibility).
August 2025 start date
Key Requirements:
Proven ability and experience in teaching English across KS3, KS4, and KS5.
Deep understanding of the UK National Curriculum for English, and familiarity with international qualifications, particularly IGCSEs and International A Levels.
Experience teaching learners for whom English is not their first language is highly desirable.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to fostering a love of literature and language, along with the ability to support the academic progress of students from a range of linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
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 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.
UK National Curriculum, particularly in KS3 English, plus experience of international qualifications at KS4 and KS5, including First Language English and English Literature, as well as International A Levels.
Top tier salary from about the equivalent of £26,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience) and generous package that includes an annual gratuity, BUPA Global medical insurance scheme, full school fee remission, accommodation, and relocation allowance (according to eligibility).
August 2025 start date
Key Requirements:
Proven ability and experience in teaching English across KS3, KS4, and KS5.
Deep understanding of the UK National Curriculum for English, and familiarity with international qualifications, particularly IGCSEs and International A Levels.
Experience teaching learners for whom English is not their first language is highly desirable.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to fostering a love of literature and language, along with the ability to support the academic progress of students from a range of linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
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 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:
- 2.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd