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AMERICAN ACADEMY LARNACA 

 

Primary Education Teacher 

 

The American Academy Larnaca is a selective educational institution with an outstanding reputation and strong academic history, operating since 1908. The Academy’s motto “To Grow and to Serve” underlies the philosophy of the Academy and encourages all children to be leading citizens and lifelong learners. 

 

We seek to recruit a full-time enthusiastic and committed Primary Education Teacher to join our teaching team at the American Academy Larnaca Junior School, starting September 2026. 

 

We provide:

• Competitive remuneration package 
• Creative, exciting, friendly and vibrant working environment
• Personal and professional development
• Dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff 

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide effective teaching of the highest order for the group(s) of children assigned by the Head teacher
• To oversee the academic, physical, social, cultural, moral and spiritual development of children in the class through pastoral care and guidance
• To administer day-to-day routines, procedures and rules of the school 
• To provide a first point of contact for parents of children in the class and provide a link of communication between school and home.

Requirements:

• University degree or equivalent, certified by KYSATS, in Primary Education or equivalent.
• At least one year’s experience as a teacher in a Primary school.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g. PGCE) will be considered as an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of the Greek & English Language.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and measurement of training effects.
• Ability to select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Ability to monitor/assess performance of students to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand.
• Ability to use Microsoft office suite applications, management information systems (MIS) and training and education applications.

Πώς να υποβάλετε αίτηση

Application (https://onlinerecruitment.exelsyslive.com/?c=6526F30A-3DF0-4BB5-9190-03946D698870&v=VAC063) to be submitted with a CV, cover letter and certificates by Wednesday, 19th August 2026. Consideration will only be given to fully completed applications and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

 

Canvassing will disqualify. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore police and health certificates will be required to be submitted on appointment. 

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American Academy Larnaca

The American Academy Larnaca (School) is owned by the American Academy Alumni Foundation. It is a private, selective, non-sectarian, co-educational, independent school, approved by the Ministry of Education and Culture and licensed in accordance to the Private Schools Law 1971. The Academy motto “to grow and to serve” underlies the philosophy of the Academy. It is the hallmark of the culture and ethos of the Academy referred to as “the Academy spirit”. This is characterized by a democratic and positive climate, respect for each other, understanding and co-operation between students and staff in addition to involvement in humanitarian, social, cultural and other activities for the welfare of our Academy community and the wider community of which we are a part. The vision of the Academy incorporates this and more. It strives to become the most successful forward-looking school in Cyprus and beyond by promoting:  a ‘spirit’ characterised by meaningful and lasting relationships,  a strong sense of justice and service to others;  being innovative and distinctive;  reflecting the best educational practice leading to world-wide recognised qualifications;  preparing students to become successful and effective learners and citizens of the 21st Century;  attracting the most able students selected by ability tests;  helping students to achieve their dreams in their ‘Academy’ education and beyond. All this is based on a guiding set of Christian principles. The American Academy’s mission is to be true to our ideal: - to grow and to serve. Our graduates will have the vision, knowledge and skills to enable them to be leading citizens and lifelong learners who respond to the needs of their families and communities in a spirit of tolerance:  To develop positive attitudes to learning through world class motivational teaching which engenders self-belief.  To be at the forefront of educational development as a learning organisation which enables all students to become independent learners appreciating the significance of life-long learning.  To have a positive and blame free environment which encourages co-operation and which focuses on success and enables our students to become positive, responsible clear thinking and caring adults.  To appreciate the learning needs and styles of individual students and to provide a stimulating and forward looking curriculum which encourages every student to understand the world around them and to reach for the stars.  To encourage and enable students to develop those personal qualities which lead them to have self-respect, respect for others and for their environment.