Logos Hope Primary/Elementary School Teacher

OM Internships; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Christian organization is seeking a dedicated and passionate teacher for the Logos Hope Primary School. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English and have a professional teaching qualification. This is a volunteer position where staff cover their living costs by raising finances. Engage with students in a unique cross-cultural environment while traveling and participating in community services.

Qualifications

• Professional teacher with experience in a local Christian community.
• Ability to deliver learning opportunities based on the UK National Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons for mixed-aged groups.
• Collaborate with other teachers and leadership.

Skills

Fluency in English

Flexibility to teach various classes

Passionate about teaching

Commitment to teamwork

Education

Current professional qualification in teaching

Job description

Logos Hope Primary/Elementary School Teacher

Context: Professional teacher on the itinerant vessel Logos Hope (check http://omships.org ) teaching a small class (4-6 students) of primary/elementary school students who live onboard with their parents for a year or more.

Requirements:

• This is a volunteer position - all staff raise finances to cover their living costs onboard the ship - living onboard for 1 to 2 years rather than receiving a salary.
• OM is a Christian organization and the successful candidate must have a track record of personal involvement in a local Christian community.
• Current professional qualification in teaching.
• Fluent in English and able to teach in English.
• Flexibility to teach a variety of classes.
• Passionate and dedicated teacher willing to care for each student in a small class context.
• Flexibility and a commitment to teamwork.

Specifics:

• Plan and deliver learning opportunities for mixed-aged groups of students (3-11 yrs of age) based on the UK Early Years and National Curriculum Schools of Work.
• You will be part of a small team of teachers (teaching other classes) under the leadership of an experienced Head Teacher.

Opportunities:

• Both you and your students will live in a cross-cultural community and experience a variety of cultures as the ship travels from country to country.
• You will have opportunity to engage in the local communities the ship visits through community service projects and engagement with local churches.
• You will be a member of the onboard community, receiving regular Christian input for your spiritual growth.
• You will live in a close cross-cultural community of 300-400 volunteer staff.