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VACANCY

AMERICAN ACADEMY LARNACA

 

Teaching Assistant – Junior School 

 

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 Teaching Assistant to join our team at the American Academy Larnaca Junior School, starting 1st September 2026.

 

We provide:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Creative, exciting, friendly and vibrant working environment
• Personal and professional development
• Dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff
• Students that rise to challenges positively and enthusiastically, and have high expectations of themselves

Working Hours: Monday-Friday 07:15-13:30, except one day until 14:45. 

 

Requirements:

• GCSE in English as a first/native language or equivalent
• Fluency in both English and Greek
• TEFL or equivalent qualification
• High level of ICT knowledge
• Ability to work as part of a fast-paced dynamic team
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Relevant experience of working in a primary school setting and first aid qualification will be considered advantageous
• Commitment to School’s mission statement, Christian ethos and values.

Application form (https://onlinerecruitment.exelsyslive.com/?c=6526F30A-3DF0-4BB5-9190-03946D698870&v=VAC063) to be submitted with a CV, cover letter and certificates by Wednesday, 24th June 2026. Consideration will 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. 

How to Apply

Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CV to the HR Manager at hr@academy.ac.cy.

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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.