Primary Class Teacher

Thinkers' Valley World School; Jaipur; On-site; INR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Thinkers’ Valley World School in Jaipur invites an experienced Primary Education teacher to join a new campus on a 20-acre site. You will bring proven classroom practice, understand child development, and design curriculum aligned with Cambridge Primary or other progressive approaches.

The role requires empathy, curiosity and the ability to build trusted relationships with students and families. As a founding educator, you will help establish routines, assessment practices and a culture of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Primary Education or Education and a recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience with enquiry-led, project-based learning or Cambridge/IB environments is desirable.
• Fluent in English; Hindi is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Cambridge Primary-aligned lessons with enquiry-based approaches.
• Foster curiosity, independence and collaborative learning in pupils.
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback to inform planning.
• Build warm relationships with families and the Jaipur community.
• Collaborate with the Head of Primary and teaching team to improve practice.
• Contribute to the founding culture and routine development of the school.

Skills

English fluency

Child development understanding

Curriculum design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Primary Education or Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

About Us

Thinkers’ Valley World School is a new school in Jaipur, founded by an established education family with a long-standing heritage in schooling in India. Set within a 20-acre campus, the School carries that heritage forward while rethinking education for a changing world, rooted in the character and culture of Jaipur, yet looking confidently to the future. At its heart is a belief in nurturing the whole human being. Developing not only what a young person knows, but how they think, who they become and what they contribute.

The School will offer the Cambridge curriculum through an inquiry-led, project-based approach, balancing academic rigour with curiosity, creativity, reflection and real-world engagement. By bringing together the strengths of a rigorous international education with a distinctly Indian understanding of human development, Thinkers’ Valley seeks to develop young people who can think deeply, navigate complexity and engage with the world with wisdom, courage and capability.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will bring proven experience in Primary education and teaching, ideally within a private, international, IB or Cambridge school environment, with a strong understanding of child development, primary pedagogy, curriculum design and effective classroom practice. Experience with Cambridge Primary, IB, enquiry-based, project-based or other progressive approaches to learning would be highly desirable. We are looking for a teacher who combines strong Primary expertise with curiosity, empathy, creativity and intellectual rigour, and who can build trusted relationships, inspire children to think independently and bring Thinkers Valley’s educational philosophy to life in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching, Learning and Pedagogy

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning aligned with the Cambridge Primary curriculum.
• Use enquiry, projects, exploration and real-world experiences to deepen learning.
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, independence, agency and a love of learning.
• Develop strong knowledge, skills, thinking and conceptual understanding.
• Support progression and challenge for all learners.

Human Development, Wellbeing and Safeguarding

• Build warm, respectful and trusting relationships with every child.
• Ensure children feel safe, valued, supported and a strong sense of belonging.
• Promote confidence, resilience, independence and positive relationships.
• Develop the Human Capacities of Awareness, Thinking, Mastery and Humanity.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, wellbeing, health, safety and inclusion.

Teaching, Assessment and Documentation

• Assess learning effectively to identify progress, strengths and next steps.
• Use assessment to inform planning and respond to individual needs.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback that supports learning.
• Maintain accurate records of learning and progress.

Learning Environment

• Create inspiring environments that encourage independence, exploration, enquiry and collaboration.
• Select and organise resources that extend learning and provoke curiosity.
• Make effective use of indoor and outdoor learning spaces.
• Maintain high standards of care and respect for learning spaces and resources.

Families and Community

• Build positive and trusting relationships with families.
• Communicate effectively about children's learning, progress and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with families to support individual children.
• Contribute to parent meetings, learning showcases and wider school events.
• Connect learning with the Jaipur community and wider world.

Professional Collaboration

• Work closely with the Head of Primary, Assistant Head and teaching team to plan, reflect and improve practice.
• Participate actively in collaborative planning, team meetings and professional learning.
• Reflect regularly on teaching practice and children's learning.
• Contribute to the wider Primary programme and school community.
• Uphold Thinkers Valley policies, professional expectations and educational philosophy.

Founding School Development

As a founding educator, the Class Teacher will contribute to establishing:

• Primary classroom routines and practices.
• Learning environments and resources.
• Enquiry and project-based learning approaches.
• Assessment and reporting practices.
• A collaborative culture of professional learning.
• A distinctive Primary experience aligned with the philosophy of Thinkers Valley.

Success will be measured through both service quality and operational effectiveness, including

• Children who are happy, secure, curious, confident and independent.
• High-quality, rigorous and responsive teaching.
• Engaging learning that encourages enquiry, thinking and application.
• Effective assessment and clear evidence of progress.
• Strong relationships between children, educators and families.
• Meaningful integration of projects and real-world learning.
• Reflective and collaborative professional practice.
• Strong safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion.
• A classroom experience that brings the Thinkers Valley philosophy and Human Capacities to life.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Primary Education, Education or a related field. A recognised Primary teaching qualification is required.
• Pedagogical Knowledge - Strong understanding of enquiry-led, project-based and cross-curricular learning. Knowledge or experience of the Cambridge Primary curriculum and progressive approaches to teaching and learning would be highly desirable.
• Experience in Primary education, with a strong understanding of child development and effective classroom practice. International, Cambridge or progressive school experience desirable.
• Fluent in English. Proficiency in Hindi would be an advantage.

THE HUMAN CAPACITIES OF THINKERS’ VALLEY

Awareness – Thinking – Mastery - Humanity

At Thinkers’ Valley, we believe education is about developing the capacities to live well, think deeply and contribute meaningfully. We nurture young people who are grounded in their humanity, aware, authentic, committed to mastery and guided by purpose. Through curiosity, reflection and meaningful challenge, they develop the wisdom, courage and capability to navigate complexity and shape their own lives.

These capacities shape our whole community, not just our students. They guide how we teach, lead and relate to one another. Rooted in Indian thought and enriched by contemporary international education, Thinkers’ Valley seeks to develop people who grow in awareness, pursue mastery, live authentically and find meaningful ways to contribute.

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