Sancta Maria Aerocity, Hyderabad, India

Sancta Maria Aerocity is an upcoming international curriculum school built on a rich legacy of purpose-driven education. Our mission is to nurture confident, compassionate young people who inquire with curiosity, act with conviction and challenge with courage to build an extraordinary world for all. Learning at Sancta Maria is an ongoing journey of getting better at knowledge, skills, understanding and action, and where every student feels safe, seen, and significant. We aim to apply for IB candidacy in the academic year 2026-27.

About the Role

The Language Teacher plays an important role in developing students’ communication skills, cultural awareness, and confidence in using language as a tool for connection.

At Sancta Maria, language learning goes beyond vocabulary and grammar rules. It supports identity, intercultural understanding, and meaningful communication. You will design engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences that nurture both linguistic competence and curiosity about cultures and perspectives.

Learning and Classroom Practice

You will:

• Design and deliver engaging language lessons that develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in age-appropriate ways.
• Create immersive and interactive learning experiences that encourage confidence in communication.
• Differentiate instruction to support varying proficiency levels within the classroom.
• Integrate cultural understanding and global perspectives into language learning.

Student Wellbeing

You will:

• Create a safe and stimulating classroom environment where students feel safe to experiment with language and make mistakes.
• Encourage collaboration, dialogue, and respectful communication.
• Build positive relationships with students that support both learning and confidence.
• Contribute to a joyful, inclusive culture of language learning within the school.

Assessment and Learning Progress

You will:

• Use formative assessment strategies to monitor language development and inform teaching practice
• Provide clear, constructive feedback that supports language growth and confidence.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and contribute to reporting processes.
• Support students in reflecting on their progress and setting language-learning goals.

Collaboration and Professional Learning

You will:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan, reflect on, and refine learning experiences.
• Partner with home room teachers and learning support team to ensure inclusive and coherent provision for learning.
• Engage actively in professional learning, reflection, and dialogue as part of a growing professional community.
• Contribute actively to the wider life of the school and events that celebrate language and culture.

Qualifications & Experience

Strongly Preferred

• Bachelor’s or Post-Graduate degree in Education, with a recognised language qualification.
• Minimum 2-3 years of language teaching experience in international curriculum school.
• Strong understanding of language acquisition in young learners.
• Fluent/native level proficiency in the language of instruction and good English communication skills.

Desirable

• Completion of IB Category 1 or 2 workshop.
• Experience in an authorised IB school.

If this role resonates with you, please email your resume and a cover letter elaborating your teaching philosophy and relevant experience to careers@sanctamariahyd.in.

Sancta Maria Aerocity, Hyderabad, India

Sancta Maria Aerocity is an upcoming international curriculum school built on a rich legacy of purpose-driven education. Our mission is to nurture confident, compassionate young people who inquire with curiosity, act with conviction and challenge with courage to build an extraordinary world for all. Learning at Sancta Maria is an ongoing journey of getting better at knowledge, skills, understanding and action, and where every student feels safe, seen, and significant. We aim to apply for IB candidacy in the academic year 2026-27.

About the Role

The Shadow Teacher at Sancta Maria Aerocity will provide 1:1 dedicated support to a specific student with diverse learning needs. Working with the Learning Support Facilitator and Homeroom Teacher, you will ensure the student can meaningfully access the PYP curriculum, develop independence, and successfully integrate into the social and academic life of the classroom.

Learning and Classroom Practice

You will:

• Implement tailored instructional strategies and modifications as outlined in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) to facilitate access to the Program of Inquiry.
• Scaffold learning tasks and adapt classroom materials (visual schedules, simplified instructions) to match the student’s specific learning profile.
• Collaborate daily with the Homeroom Teacher to ensure the student is actively participating in transdisciplinary units and collaborative group work.
• Facilitate the development of the student’s Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills, particularly self-management and social skills.

Student Wellbeing

You will:

• Create a safe, supportive, and predictable micro-environment that fosters the student’s confidence and agency.
• Support the student in navigating social interactions, modelling the IB Learner Profile attributes to promote inclusion and empathy.
• Monitor the student’s emotional and behavioural regulation, using proactive strategies to minimize anxiety and promote engagement.
• Assist the student during transitions, assemblies, field trips, and break times to ensure safety and social inclusion.

Assessment and Learning Progress

You will:

• Collect daily data and anecdotal evidence on the student’s progress toward their specific IEP goals.
• Contribute to formative assessment by documenting "moments of magic" and growth in the student’s learning journey.
• Participate in regular progress review meetings with the Learning Support team and parents to provide feedback on the effectiveness of interventions.

Collaboration and Professional Learning

You will:

• Work closely with external therapists (Speech, OT, ABA) to ensure therapy goals are reinforced within the classroom setting.
• Attend collaborative planning sessions to stay informed about upcoming Units of Inquiry and prepare necessary student supports in advance.
• Engage in school-wide professional development focused on inclusive practices, neurodiversity, and the IB PYP framework.

Qualifications & Experience

Strongly Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience (1–2 years) working 1:1 with children with neurodiverse needs (e.g., Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome) in an educational or therapeutic setting.
• A deep sense of empathy, patience, and a commitment to the "Person First" language and philosophy.

Desirable

• Certification in Special Education or Shadow Teaching.
• Familiarity with the IB PYP philosophy and inclusive education models in international schools.

If this role resonates with you, please email your resume and a cover letter elaborating your teaching philosophy and relevant experience to careers@sanctamariahyd.in.

Sancta Maria Aerocity, Hyderabad, India

Sancta Maria Aerocity is an upcoming international curriculum school built on a rich legacy of purpose-driven education. Our mission is to nurture confident, compassionate young people who inquire with curiosity, act with conviction and challenge with courage to build an extraordinary world for all. Learning at Sancta Maria is an ongoing journey of getting better at knowledge, skills, understanding and action, and where every student feels safe, seen, and significant. We aim to apply for IB candidacy in the academic year 2026-27.

About the Role

The Librarian manages the school’s physical and digital collections to foster a lifelong love for reading and to support the Programme of Inquiry (POI). The role focuses on developing information literacy and research skills, ensuring students can find and use resources effectively to drive their own learning.

Pedagogical Partnership & Research Support

You will:

• Participate in grade-level planning to curate resources that align with the unit plans.
• Explicitly teach students how to locate, evaluate, and extract information from a variety of sources.
• Guide students in the ethical use of information, including basic referencing and respecting intellectual property.
• Facilitate open-ended research sessions where students are encouraged to follow their own "wonderings".

Literacy Promotion & Storytelling

You will:

• Conduct regular sessions using voice modulation, expressions, and props to engage Early Years and Primary Years learners.
• Curate age-appropriate books that reflect diverse cultures and perspectives, fostering international-mindedness.
• Encourage reading through book talks, challenges, and library activities that introduce various genres and authors.
• Organise book fairs, reading weeks, and author interactions to celebrate the school's literacy culture.

Library Operations & Environment

You will:

• Organise, catalogue, and maintain physical and digital resources for ease of access.
• Coordinate with management and vendors to procure high-quality children’s literature.
• Maintain a child-friendly, safe, and welcoming space that functions as the heart of the school.
• Manage the record-keeping, issue, and return of library materials efficiently.

Qualifications & Experience

Strongly Preferred

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Library Science (B.Lib / M.Lib).
• 3-5 years’ experience in managing a school library through recognised library management systems, including cataloguing, circulation, and digital resource platforms.
• Deep understanding of children’s literature and reading-level frameworks.
• Proven ability to conduct expressive storytelling and reading programmes for young learners.

Desirable

• Degree or diploma in Education or Early Childhood Education.
• Experience within an inquiry-based/ international curriculum environment.

If this role resonates with you, please email your resume and a cover letter elaborating your relevant experience to careers@sanctamariahyd.in.

Sancta Maria Aerocity, Hyderabad, India

Sancta Maria Aerocity is an upcoming international curriculum school built on a rich legacy of purpose-driven education. Our mission is to nurture confident, compassionate young people who inquire with curiosity, act with conviction and challenge with courage to build an extraordinary world for all. Learning at Sancta Maria is an ongoing journey of getting better at knowledge, skills, understanding and action, and where every student feels safe, seen, and significant. We aim to apply for IB candidacy in the academic year 2026-27.

About the Role

The Primary Years Home Room Teacher will play a central role in shaping meaningful learning experiences for children in the primary years. You will design and lead concept-driven, inquiry-rich learning while building an inclusive classroom culture.

The role is appropriate for an educator who combines inquiry-based pedagogical practice with deep learning, reflective practice, and strong relationships with children and families.

Learning and Classroom Practice

You will:

• Design and deliver engaging learning experiences that build strong foundations in literacy and numeracy while making meaningful connections across subject areas.
• Plan learning around big ideas and guiding questions, encouraging curiosity, exploration, and conceptual understanding.
• Differentiate learning thoughtfully to support a range of abilities, interests, and learning needs.
• Foster learner agency by helping students set goals, make choices, reflect on progress, and take responsibility for their learning.

Student Wellbeing

You will:

• Create a safe and stimulating classroom environment that reflects the ongoing units of inquiry and celebrates student work.

• Support students’ social and emotional development through consistent routines, positive guidance, and strong relationships.
• Work in partnership with families, recognising parents and caregivers as essential partners in each child’s learning journey.
• Contribute to a school culture where wellbeing, belonging, and happiness are taken seriously for both students and staff.

Assessment and Learning Progress

You will:

• Use a range of formative and summative assessment strategies to inform teaching practices and learning progress.
• Provide timely, specific feedback that helps students reflect on their strengths and next steps.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of learning using the school’s reporting systems.
• Facilitate student-led conferences and provide regular, meaningful feedback to parents regarding their child’s academic and social progress.

Collaboration and Professional Learning

You will:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan, reflect on, and refine learning experiences.
• Partner with specialist teachers and learning support colleagues to ensure inclusive and coherent provision.
• Engage actively in professional learning, reflection, and dialogue as part of a growing professional community.
• Contribute actively to the wider life of the school, including events, initiatives, and community engagement.

Qualifications & Experience

Strongly Preferred

• Bachelor’s or Post-Graduate degree in Education or a relevant subject, with a recognised teaching qualification (B.Ed. / PGCE / equivalent)
• Minimum 1–2 years of teaching experience in the primary years in an authorised IB school or international school setting
• Strong understanding of inquiry-led, concept-driven teaching and formative assessment practices.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication, collaboration, and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Completion of IB Category 1 or 2 workshop.
• Experience in an emerging or growing school environment.
• Experience in collaborating closely with learning support or specialist teachers to support diverse learners.

If this role resonates with you, please email your resume and a cover letter elaborating your teaching philosophy and relevant experience within the IB/ international education framework to careers@sanctamariahyd.in.

Sancta Maria Aerocity, Hyderabad, India

Sancta Maria Aerocity is an upcoming international curriculum school built on a rich legacy of purpose-driven education. Our mission is to nurture confident, compassionate young people who inquire with curiosity, act with conviction and challenge with courage to build an extraordinary world for all. Learning at Sancta Maria is an ongoing journey of getting better at knowledge, skills, understanding and action, and where every student feels safe, seen, and significant. We aim to apply for IB candidacy in the academic year 2026-27.

About the Role

The Wellbeing Counsellor plays a vital role in nurturing a safe, inclusive, and emotionally healthy school environment. This role is suitable for a compassionate and reflective wellbeing professional who understands child and adolescent development, values preventative work as much as intervention, and believes that strong relationships are at the heart of student success.

You will support students’ social, emotional, and behavioural wellbeing, working proactively with students, families, and staff to foster resilience, self-regulation, and positive relationships.

Student Wellbeing

You will:

• Provide individual and small-group counselling to support students’ emotional, social, and behavioural development.
• Support students in developing healthy coping strategies, conflict resolution skills, and positive peer relationships.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records in accordance with school policies.
• Develop and implement proactive wellbeing initiatives that build resilience, empathy, and self-regulation.

Behaviour Guidance and Safeguarding

You will:

• Work with teachers to design consistent, restorative approaches to behaviour support.
• Support early identification of students requiring additional social or emotional intervention.
• Collaborate with school leadership to ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are understood and implemented.
• Liaise, where appropriate, with external professionals and agencies to support student wellbeing.

Partnership with Parents and Families

You will:

• Communicate sensitively and professionally with families regarding student wellbeing concerns.
• Deliver workshops or information sessions to support parents in fostering emotional wellbeing at home.
• Build trusting relationships with families while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Contribute to a culture of openness and care within the wider school community.

Collaboration and Professional Growth

You will:

• Work collaboratively with teachers, learning support staff, and leadership to ensure coherent wellbeing provision.
• Contribute to staff professional learning on topics such as emotional regulation, positive behaviour guidance, and inclusive practice.
• Stay up to date with current research and best practice in school counselling and child development.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Qualifications & Experience

Strongly Preferred

• Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, Child Development, or a related field.
• Recognised certification or license in counselling practice.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience working with children or adolescents in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and ethical practice.

Desirable

• Completion of IB Category 1 or 2 workshop.
• Training in restorative practices, positive behaviour support, or trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience in designing whole-school wellbeing initiatives.

If this role resonates with you, please email your resume and a cover letter elaborating your personal philosophy and relevant experience to careers@sanctamariahyd.in.