Translator/Interpreter (English)

Haileybury Astana is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and those connected to the school to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and a DBS check or equivalent.

Haileybury Astana School is Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Translator to join our team. The successful candidate will be an outstanding language practitioner committed to ensuring clear and accurate communication within our diverse school community.

We offer:

- Competitive Salary

- Annual Paid leave 30 calendar days

- Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, work schedule

- Free and Healthy Breakfast & Lunches in School

- Free Transportation to School

- Medical Insurance coverage for staff and family members

- CPD opportunities

- International & Friendly environment

- Wellbeing programme

Responsibilities:

• Translates scientific, technical and other specialised literature, communication materials with foreign organisations, materials from conferences, meetings, seminars, etc.
• Performs within a prescribed period oral and written, full and shorten translations, whilst providing fully matching lexical, stylistic and semantic content of the original documents, compliance with the established scientific, technical and definition requirements.
• Provides multiple language ( English, Kazakh and Russian) interpretations during parental meetings, school events and Senior Management’s meetings.
• Prepares translations for weekly newsletters, social media publications and website.
• Edits translations
• Prepares summaries and annotations of foreign literature and scientific and technical documentation
• Participates in the preparation of thematic reviews on foreign materials.

Requirements:

• Completed university degree in any relevant field
• Proficiency in English, Kazakh and Russian languages
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of educational terminology and practices is a plus.