Careers

Join our elite community of teaching professionals committed to fostering an environment of inquiry and critical thinking.

Dear Applicant,
 
Teachers at B.D. Somani International School are caring, creative, enthusiastic, open-minded and motivated individuals who facilitate the process of learning through inquiry, exploration, and encouragement.
Our teachers are a diverse group of individuals from around the world who have come together with a shared mission of empowering children in the 21st century to take ownership of their learning.
 
The school ensures that teachers across all grades undergo continuous professional development in a variety of formats to keep themselves updated on educational research and best practices in teaching and learning. In addition to our class and subject teachers, the faculty at B.D. Somani includes many specialist teachers, learning support teachers, counsellors and college guidance counsellors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BDSIS is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, BDSIS provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students, and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or national origin.

Benefits

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Employment Opportunities

B.D. Somani International School welcomes inquiries from all qualified applicants seeking full-time employment with the school. We will review your application, and if you meet our requirements, we will contact you about the next steps.

Pre-Primary Teacher (IB PYP)

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

Experience: 1–2 years of teaching in an international school (PYP experience preferred).

Additional Requirements:

  • Dynamic and enthusiastic approach to teaching
  • Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written
  • A vibrant and engaging personality with a strong passion for working with young children
  • Prior experience in teaching phonics
  • PYP certified or workshop attended

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Pre-Primary Floater Teacher

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

Experience: Fresher / 1–2 years (International School experience preferred)

Requirements:

  • Support multiple classrooms and assist lead teachers
  • Strong English communication skills
  • Energetic and child-friendly personality
  • Experience in phonics teaching preferred
  • Flexible and adaptable approach

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Social Emotional Counsellor (Grade 9-12)

1. Key Responsibilities
Student Counselling and Support
  • Provide individual counselling to students experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, or academic challenges
  • Facilitate small group counselling sessions addressing issues such as friendships, emotional regulation, resilience, and stress management
  • Support students during transitions between school programmes
  • Provide crisis intervention when required.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
  • Design and support the implementation of Social Emotional Learning programmes
  • Deliver wellbeing sessions or workshops for students
  • Promote development of skills such as:
    • emotional awareness
    • empathy
    • communication
    • conflict resolution
    • self-management
    • resilience
Collaboration with Teachers
  • Work closely with teachers to support student wellbeing in the classroom
  • Provide strategies for managing behavioural and emotional concerns
  • Participate in student support meetings and case discussions
Parent Partnership
  • Communicate with parents regarding student wellbeing concerns
  • Provide guidance and support for families
  • Conduct parent workshops or information sessions on wellbeing topics
Safeguarding and Student Protection
  • Follow school safeguarding and child protection policies
  • Identify and report student welfare concerns appropriately
  • Maintain confidential and accurate records
Wellbeing Initiatives
  • Support the development of
    school-wide wellbeing programmes
  • Contribute to wellbeing events, campaigns, and awareness activities
  • Promote a positive and inclusive school climate
Collaboration with Wellbeing Team: The Social Emotional Counsellor works closely with:
  • Head of Wellbeing
  • Special Educators
  • Programme Coordinators
  • Teachers
  • School Leadership
  • External professionals when required
2. Professional Responsibilities
  • Maintain confidential counselling records
  • Participate in wellbeing team meetings
  • Contribute to school policies related to wellbeing and inclusion
  • Engage in continuous professional development related to student mental health and counselling practices
3. Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Psychology / Counselling / School Counselling / Child Development
  • Professional counselling training
  • Experience working with children or adolescents
4. Skills and Competencies
  • Strong counselling and interpersonal skills
  • Empathy and cultural sensitivity
  • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and parents
  • Strong communication and listening skills
  • Knowledge of child and adolescent development
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
5. Personal Attributes
  • Compassionate and approachable
  • Reflective practitioner
  • Collaborative team member
  • Strong ethical standards
  • Commitment to student wellbeing and inclusion

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Transport Manager
A School Transport Manager oversees the daily operations of the school’s vehicle fleet, ensuring safe and timely student transportation. Key duties include scheduling routes, maintaining vehicles, recruiting drivers, managing staff, ensuring safety/legal compliance (RTO/DOT), and communicating with parents.

Requirements:

  • Experience: Often requires prior experience in fleet management, logistics, or a related role.
  • Skills: Strong leadership, communication, organizational skills, and proficiency with logistics or routing software.
  • Qualifications: Knowledge of transport regulations and valid driving certifications.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in using transport management systems (TMS), GPS tracking software, and basic office tools like MS Excel.
  • Soft Skills: Strong leadership, interpersonal communication, and quick
    decision-making abilities, especially under high-pressure situations. The transport manager is expected to be a person with a positive attitude with a professional approach in tackling the various issues of the transportation department. Ultimately, the service to the children should be of paramount importance.

Job Description:

  • Communication: Candidate must be strong in written and verbal
    communication. Must be able to liaison with parents and school administrators regarding transportation schedules, delays, or issues.
  • Route Planning & Management: Develop efficient bus routes, optimizing for time, safety, and student requirements.
  • Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with all local/national laws and school safety policies. This includes managing vehicle documentation (registration, insurance) and conducting regular safety audits.
  • Budget Management: Monitor costs associated with fuel, maintenance, and personnel.
  • Emergency Response: Create and implement emergency plans, including drills and accident response strategies.
  • Staff Management: Keeping track of staff leaves, Didi’s management on each bus, routes, keeping schedules and organizing team members
  • Hygiene Management: Day to day inspection of vehicles, maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness in the buses
  • Other responsibilities include, maintaining check list, diesel management, bill management, repairs management and any other responsibility as and when required.

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