Thank you for considering a career at Clavis!
At Clavis, we are committed to excellence in education, and our team of qualified and dedicated professionals is at the heart of this commitment. We are always on the lookout for caring and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. For us, a great educator is someone who loves working with children, understands that each child learns in their own way, recognises the importance of building strong relationships with students, collaborates positively with colleagues, and embraces a growth mindset for ongoing personal and professional development. At Clavis, we make employment decisions based on the qualifications, experience, and strengths of each candidate, as well as the needs of the school. We value our employees for their long-term commitment, strong work ethic, and dedication to nurturing a community of lifelong learners and readers who strive to become good ancestors for future generations.
We also prioritise the well-being of our staff, ensuring they have the support they need to thrive. Our competitive salary package is above government schools and includes health care, transportation allowance, discounted tuition fees, and pension contributions. Professional development and training are central to our culture, with weekly workshops and regular opportunities for local and international professional learning. If you believe Clavis is the right school for you and you have something special to offer our amazing students, we would love to hear from you.

Currently Hiring for the Following Employment Opportunities and Openings

Homeroom Primary Teacher (for the year 2026)At Clavis, we aim to nurture knowledge, self-awareness, and meaningful relationships with people and the environment, in line with the IB mission of developing global citizens. Our teachers create safe, stimulating classrooms that foster learning and collaborate closely with parents and staff to support each child’s holistic growth. While we have no confirmed openings at the moment, we may soon seek experienced educators for middle and upper primary levels (Year 2–Year 6); passionate candidates are encouraged to review the qualifications below and apply here.
Homeroom Pre-Primary Teacher (for the year 2026)At Clavis, we aim to nurture knowledge, self-awareness, and meaningful relationships with people and the environment, in line with the IB mission of developing global citizens. Our teachers create safe, stimulating classrooms that foster learning and collaborate closely with parents and staff to support each child’s holistic growth. While we currently have no confirmed openings, we may soon seek experienced educators for both early years (Pre-Reception to Year 1); passionate candidates are encouraged to review the qualifications below and apply here.
Teaching Assistant (possible 2026)While we currently have no confirmed openings, we may be looking for passionate applicants in the future who have experience working with and supporting children in schools, particularly in the early years, or who are recent graduates holding a teaching certificate or education degree. Please see the qualifications below and apply here.
Educational Intern (possible openings)We are open to applications for short-term internships across various teaching areas. These may be part-time or full-time and relate to your current or planned field of study in education. Internships supporting post-secondary school requirements are typically unpaid; however, in active, hands-on roles, there may be an opportunity to apply for a small stipend or honorarium. See the qualifications below and apply here.

Currently Not Hiring for the Following Positions. However, applicants are encouraged to submit their information for future consideration.

Specialist Teachers: French, ICT, Music, PE, Art, LibraryWhile we have no confirmed openings at this time, we may seek interested applicants in the future. We welcome candidates with proven experience teaching visual arts to children aged 5–11 years. Please see the qualifications below and submit your application here.

Important Notice

Clavis is deeply committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects the same from all employees. All new staff may be subject to pre-employment checks, including identity verification, criminal background checks, and qualification verification. Applicants who will be working with students are required to provide references from at least two supervisors from previous or current experience working with children.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements for Teachers

● Possess excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills● Must be fluent in English and have excellent skills in reading, writing, and speaking● Must have previous experience working with similarly-aged students in a primary or pre-primary school (ages from 3 to 11)● Must have a recognised teaching qualifications (education degree or teaching certification). For specialist teachers, there are some exceptions where a degree in your field of teaching or specialisation may be considered instead of general teaching qualifications. ● Must be a Mauritian citizen or permanent Mauritian resident (see below for foreign applicants)

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements for Teaching Assistants

● Possess excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills● Must have strong English communication skills in reading, writing, and speaking● Must have recognized teaching qualifications (education degree or teaching certification) OR enrolled in a post-secondary programme working towards qualifications● Must be a Mauritian citizen or permanent Mauritian resident● Not required, but can be an advantage to understand and speak French or Creole (in supporting early years’ students who might be new to English)

*International or foreign applicants:

Non-citizens or non-permanent Mauritian residents can only be hired through government approval of an Occupational Work Permit. We are very happy to consider international applicants; however, please be aware that contracts are local and include national healthcare, but do not include a housing allowance. The required permit salary of approximately Rs60,000 + transportation allowance is certainly adequate to live on but can be challenging depending on your circumstances. See here for estimates on approximate costs of living in Mauritius.

Application Procedures

Qualified candidates should complete the online employment form here. Before doing so, please have the following documents ready to upload:● Current CV listing previous experiences and qualifications● Letter of interest● Names, positions, and contact information of two references (optional now but will be required after a successful interview)● Any letters of reference (optional)If you encounter any issues or have questions, please contact us at um.sivalc%40reerac, where you may also send required documents instead of uploading them. Emails to this address will receive an automatic reply from the Head of School. You are welcome to reply directly to the Head of School for any specific queries.
While we may not be able to respond to all applications, particularly if they do not meet our position requirements, we will retain applications for future consideration if a suitable opening arises.
Online Application Form
Thank you for your interest in Clavis International Primary School. Please complete the online employment form and attach all required documents as outlined in our Careers section.
Educationally yours,Nadine de Marasse EnoufActing Head of SchoolContact: um.sivalc%40reerac