Early Years Teacher

Inspired Education Group; Clayton (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education Group is seeking an exceptional Early Years Foundation Stage teacher to join its international school community in Clayton, PA. You will plan engaging lessons, support young learners, and contribute to a vibrant learning environment in line with our high standards.

The ideal candidate will bring genuine passion for education, strong interpersonal skills, experience in pastoral care, and PGCE or QTS or equivalent.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for education and the ability to engage, motivate, and positively impact young people.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with families and colleagues.
• Experience in providing pastoral care and promoting student wellbeing.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a dynamic school environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and high standards of welfare.

Responsibilities

• Creating Engaging Lessons: Plan and deliver lessons that inspire and challenge all students and align with curriculum policies and assessments.
• Supporting and Assessing Progress: Regularly assess students and provide targeted feedback to drive progress.
• Building a Positive Learning Environment: Create a classroom and school culture where students feel valued and safe to take risks.
• Collaborating with Colleagues: Work as an active member of the learning community and share best practices.
• Contributing to School Life: Lead clubs and participate in whole-school initiatives to enrich education.
• Collaborating with Parents: Maintain open communication with families to support each child individually.

Skills

Passion for education

Interpersonal skills

Pastoral care experience

Education

PGCE/QTS or equivalent

Job description

Early Years Teacher

Location: Clayton, PA

Date: 29 Sept 2026

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

King´s College School Panama is an International school located in a unique rainforest area in the city. We offer classes to 540+ students from 50+ nationalities from Early years to Y13. We are proud to be the first British Curriculum school in Panama.

Join a thriving international school that combines academic excellence, state-of-art facilities and a vibrant lifestyle in the heart of Panama. Collaborate with talented colleagues from around the globe, in a city surrounded by stunning beaches, rainforests, and rich cultural heritage. Our purpose-designed campus features a semi-olympic covered swimming pool, a FIFA-standard football pitch, cutting-edge science labs, and modern classrooms with breathtaking jungle views, inspiring both staff and students to thrive academically and personally.

At King´s College PAnama, we are committed to making a positive difference to the future of every one of our students, their families, and our staff members, while supporting and contributing to the wider world around us.

We seek an excepcional EYFS teacher with a passion for education, dedications, creativity, and outstanding experience from the best schools worldwide.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creating Engaging Lessons: Plan and deliver lessons that inspire and challenge all students and are in line with the school's curriculum, policies, and external assessment requirements. You will individualise and differentiate learning, ensuring each student is stretched, supported, and makes outstanding progress.
• Supporting and Assessing Progress: Regularly assess students' in-class and at-home learning, providing targeted feedback to drive progress and ensure all students are challenged and supported in reaching their potential.
• Building a Positive Learning Environment: Establish a classroom and school environment where students are invested in each other's flourishing, feel valued and supported, and are ready to take risks in their learning.
• Collaborating and Sharing Best Practices: Work closely with colleagues as an active member of our learning community, sharing best practices, collaborating with colleagues, and dedicating yourself to your own professional development to ensure the highest standard of education for our students.
• Contributing to School Life: Play an active role in the school's co-curricular programme, helping to create a well-rounded, enriching educational experience. From leading clubs to contributing to whole school initiatives, you will help shape the broader life of the school.
• Collaborating with Parents: Maintain open and constructive communication with parents, building strong partnerships that support students' progress so that each child feels like an individual, well-known and respected.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A genuine passion for education, with the ability to engage, motivate, and positively impact young people.
• A proven track record of excellence in personal, academic, and professional achievements.
• In-depth expertise in and passion for their subject and the ability to inspire students and support outstanding progress.
• Expertise in assessing student progress, providing targeted feedback, and enhancing student performance, including in external assessments.
• Experience in providing pastoral care and promoting student wellbeing, with a strong focus on individual attention and high standards of welfare.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both collaboratively with colleagues and independently and a track record of establishing strong, positive relationships with families.
• A commitment to their own continuous professional development.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, able to plan and prioritise a varied workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.
• PGCE, QTS, or equivalent, with excellent academic credentials and, ideally, evidence of post-graduate study.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive, flexible, and resourceful approach to working in a dynamic school environment.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.