Primary Teacher (G2) -US curriculum - ICS Astana Kazakhstan

About the school

International Community Schools is a leading group of private schools with over 35 years of educational excellence in the UAE. The group delivers high-quality international education through an American program, the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and Ministry of Education programs. ICS Astana, the new campus in Kazakhstan, opens to Grades 1–5 this academic year with further expansion planned. The school provides a modern, student-centered learning environment supported by advanced facilities and a globally experienced team of educators.

The role

ICS Astana seeks a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher for Grade 2 to join the team for the 2026/2027 academic year. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality lessons based on the US curriculum while ensuring compliance with Kazakhstan education regulations and labor law. The teacher will foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students. Safeguarding and student welfare are top priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons in line with the American curriculum and school guidelines.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment that encourages student participation and growth.
• Promote respect for Kazakh cultural values, traditions, and national identity within an internationally minded learning environment.
• Collect, assess, monitor, and report on student progress using school assessment systems and analyze performance data to identify learning gaps and implement interventions.
• Integrate educational technology, digital platforms, and emerging AI-supported tools responsibly to enhance student engagement.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies and promote independence, self-control, and positive attitudes in students.
• Support and promote students’ social, emotional, and academic development, wellbeing, resilience, and positive mental health.
• Build strong partnerships with parents through proactive communication, student conferences, and collaborative support strategies.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, curriculum support staff, and leadership teams.
• Participate in school events, extracurricular activities, professional development, and school improvement initiatives.
• Comply fully with all safeguarding, child protection, and student welfare policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Primary Education or a relevant subject; PGCE or QTS preferred.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of teaching experience, preferably in international schools.
• Strong understanding of the Primary curriculum framework, particularly the American curriculum.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with a passion for student-centered learning and innovation.
• Proficiency in English.

Benefits & package

• Opportunity to live in Astana, a modern capital city with striking contemporary architecture, world-class public facilities, and a rapidly developing international outlook.
• Access to a wide variety of cafés, restaurants, international cuisine, modern shopping centers, cultural festivals, museums, and performing arts events.
• Affordable cost of living compared with many major international cities, enabling teachers to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle while saving.
• Four distinct seasons with sunny summers and spectacular snowy winters, plus proximity to Burabay National Park and other natural landscapes.
• Convenient international travel connections to Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Middle East, and Europe.
• Strong professional opportunities in a school that values multicultural collaboration, academic excellence, and continuous professional development.

How to apply

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