Classroom Teachers for Reception/Kindergarten English in PYP Program 

Özel Bilkent Primary School (Özel Bilkent Ilkokulu), an International Baccalaureate World Continuum School, invites applications from suitably qualified classroom teachers to work in a bi-lingual immersion program in Reception (Pre-K) and Kindergarten. The program is part of the IB Primary Years Program (Pre-K to Grade 4), with 4 units of inquiry in Reception and 6 units of inquiry in Kindergarten.

The Özel Bilkent Primary School was authorized as a PYP school in 2012. The school offers an exciting opportunity for teachers to gain specialist training and experience in this prestigious programme as class teachers working alongside Turkish class teachers to create an integrated curriculum which embodies the principles of an ‘internationally-minded education’ within a constructivist perspective.

The school seeks highly motivated classroom teachers with a strong sense of responsibility, wishing to work in a professionally demanding environment, as part of a team of national and international teaching staff. Ideally successful candidates will have experience teaching English to young learners whose first language is not English.

Teachers are in class up to 24 periods (40 minutes each) per week and ensure students meet the IBPYP program objectives. In addition, teachers are expected to be actively involved in the school community, including extra-curricular activities both during and after school time.

Bilkent Primary School is on the campus of Bilkent University, one of Turkey’s most prestigious institutios of higher education. The Primary Schools provide teachers with a professional, stimulating place to work, with opportunities for further professional development including official IB training workshops and the opportunity to study for an MA in Curriculum and Instruction within the University’s Graduate School of Education, provided entry criteria are met.

Required Qualifications:

For Reception / Kindergarden English in PYP Program Positions

Classroom teachers should have a relevant first degree, and a teaching certificate (B. Ed. + PGCE or state certification). However, in certain cases the school can consider those with a first degree in other areas, provided they have further EFL/ESL certification/qualifications, or an MEd, or relevant experience (at the reception, kindergarten level, primary levels).

Compensation:

Contracts run from August 2020 through August 2022 with the opportunity to renew, subject to performance.

Successful candidates will receive:

  • an attractive employment package with a two-year contract, renewable subject to performance;
  • salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, quoted in US Dollars;
  • fully-furnished, rent-free private accommodation on campus (a fee is charged for utilities);
  • airfare, airport transfers and baggage allowance at the beginning and end of contract;
  • combined work visa and residence permit to reside in Turkey;
  • additional benefits include Turkish language courses, access to the university gym, lunch provide at school.

Applications:

Interested applicants are requested to submit an application form (which can be downloaded through “Position available” and/or “How to Apply” sections). All sections of the form should be completed and returned to the below email address. Please send a recent (last 6 months) JPEG photo with your application. All applications remain strictly confidential. Early application is recommended; the school reserves the right to appoint as soon as suitable candidates are found.

If candidates have questions about their suitability for any of the above post, they are kindly invited to submit their documents to the school. The school will provide guidance as to the suitability of their application.

Applications by email to: 

Derya SIMSEK
IDF Bilkent Primary, Middle and High School
Human Resources Assistant
Tel: + 90 (312) 290 83 82
Fax: + 90 (312) 266 48 65
E-mail: oblik@bilkent.edu.tr