ENGLISH Teacher FULL-TIME
The mission of Bulgarian Progressive schools is to support the change we want to see in Bulgarian education. With our teams of teachers, pedagogical leaders and methodologists, we work on the implementation of the latest educational trends and practices by creating an educational model that follows the natural development of the child, preserves his uniqueness and purposefully guides the process of active learning and exploration of the world.
For Elementary Progressive School 1 in Sofia, district Strelbishte, we are hiring an English teacher for the 2024/25 school year to teach 5-7th grades on full-time contract.
Our English teacher:
Sets clear, coherent goals related to the learning content, providing the process for achieving them;
Plans didactic and experiential activities that stimulate the research process among the students in the realization of the educational activity;
Selects, differentiates and integrates appropriate methods;
Teaches English, incorporating educational perspectives that stimulate and deepen interdisciplinary learning;
Develops and nurtures classroom culture and student relationships;
Participates in team meetings for program planning and reflection;
Conducts diagnostic assessment at the beginning and end of the school year;
Participates in professional development and self-care programs.
You should meet the following requirements:
Higher education, preferably "English Philology"/"Applied Linguistics with English Language";
A minimum of two years of experience in teaching English to students age 12-16 in formal, non-formal or inclusive education;
Excellent command of written and spoken English - level C1;
Computer and media literacy;
Knowledge of different forms and methods of student assessment;
Experience with IB programmes is an advantage;
Positive attitude, openness and desire for professional development;
Adaptability to a dynamic environment and teamwork.
To our teachers we offer:
A creative and cohesive work environment;
A competitive salary;
An induction training and ongoing mentoring/coaching program for professional development;
Multisport card.
If you want your work to be interesting, challenging and bring more meaning to you and others, send to
your professional CV;
cover letter or a short video where you express why you want to join Progressive schools and how joining us will contribute to your professional development;
teaching portfolio with examples of creative/innovative practices in your classroom.
We will contact applicants whose profile matches the requirements for the role.
The personal data provided by you will be considered strictly confidential within the meaning of the GDPR and Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Thank you in advance for your interest and participation!