Become part of a multinational team of over 360 staff and support the learning of our talented and ambitious children. We are recruiting for a teaching assistant to work in the Infant School, under the direction of the class teacher. The Teaching Assistants’ core purpose is to support the learning of children at all times and to ensure the work of the class teacher is fully supported. Duties will also include playground duties and the management of classroom organisation and resources. Teamwork, positivity and a ‘can-do approach’ are integral to this position. Also integral to the role are professionalism and the highest level of confidentiality.
Before submitting an application please read the Job Description which outlines the role, duties and responsibilities of the job. Applicants must be able to write and speak English to a very high standard.
Start Date: 27 September 2020
Location: Infant School, Saar Campus
Hours: 07:30-14:45, Sunday-Thursday
Contract Type: Local hire, term time only (including staff induction week and training days throughout the year).
Please note the following BEFORE you submit an application at St Christopher’s
- For our support staff vacancies, we require that applicants are already resident in Bahrain at the time of appointment
- Bahraini nationals must not be registered as owning any businesses or hold any company sponsorships
- Non-Bahraini nationals must have a dependant visa through their spouse’s employer and your spouse must be registered with the LMRA
- In order to satisfy Ministry of Education requirements we will need a copy of your educational certificates(s) - e.g. School Leavers Certificate: GCSE Certificate(s); A-level Certificate(s); Degree Certificate, with your School Leavers Certificate being the minimum that we can accept
How to Apply
Please click the Apply Now button to submit your application, supporting statement and CV.
Closing date: Sunday 13 September 2020
It is our policy to obtain two references prior to candidates being short-listed for interview
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
In alignment with Bahrain laws, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is integral to the values of St Christopher’s School. St Christopher’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We follow safe recruitment practices and appointments are subject to vetting including reference checks, identity and criminal record checks. Further details can be found in our Safeguarding Children and Safer Working Practice Policy.