Trainee Teacher

Sagehill Boarding School; Kanchipuram; On-site; INR 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and meals provided

Mentoring from experienced educators

Professional growth and training

Job summary

Sagehill Boarding School in Kanchipuram, India, invites applications for an assistant teacher role to support lesson planning, learning activities, and student development under guidance of senior teachers.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, be fluent in English, and enjoy fostering a positive classroom environment. Fresh graduates are welcome; training on the Cambridge approach will be provided. Accommodation and meals provided as part of the employment package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline; B.Ed. or Diploma is an added advantage.
• Fresh graduates with passion for teaching encouraged.
• Up to 2 years of experience in a school setting is advantageous.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Passion for working with children and supporting their learning journey.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring, responsible attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a school environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the Cambridge teaching approach.
• Strong organizational and classroom support skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in planning and conducting classroom lessons and learning activities.
• Support individual students or small groups with academic tasks.
• Provide one-to-one support to assigned students to enhance learning and well-being.
• Help maintain discipline and encourage positive classroom behaviour.
• Prepare teaching aids, worksheets, learning resources, and displays.
• Supervise students during assemblies, breaks, field trips, and activities.
• Observe classroom practices and progressively take on teaching responsibilities.
• Support teachers in maintaining student records and classroom documentation.
• Collaborate with staff to promote students' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Communicate professionally with staff and parents when required.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Fresh graduates welcome

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Patience and empathy

Organizational skills

Cambridge approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

B.Ed./Diploma in Education advantageous

Job description

Kanchipuram, India | Posted on 09/08/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in planning and conducting classroom lessons and learning activities.
  
• Support individual students or small groups with academic and classroom tasks.
  
• Provide one-to-one support to assigned students, where required, to enhance their learning and well-being.
  
• Help maintain discipline and encourage positive classroom behaviour.
  
• Assist in preparing teaching aids, worksheets, learning resources, and classroom displays.
  
• Supervise students during assemblies, break times, field trips, and other school activities.
  
• Observe classroom practices and progressively take on teaching responsibilities under the guidance of senior teachers.
  
• Support teachers in maintaining student records and classroom documentation.
  
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff to promote students' academic, social, and emotional development.
  
• Communicate professionally with staff and parents whenever required.
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline (B.Ed. or Diploma in Education is an added advantage).
  
• Fresh graduates with a passion for teaching are encouraged to apply.
  
• Up to 2 years of experience in a school setting will be an added advantage.
  
• Good spoken and written English.
  
• Basic computer proficiency.
  
• Passion for working with children and supporting their learning journey.
  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Patient, caring, and responsible attitude.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively within a school environment.
  
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the Cambridge teaching approach.
  
• Strong organizational and classroom support skills.
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
  
• Accommodation and meals provided as part of the employment package.
  
• Hands-on experience in a Cambridge learning environment.
  
• Mentoring from experienced educators.
  
• Professional growth and training opportunities.
  
• Supportive and collaborative international school environment.