Teacher

Responsibilities

Planning for outstanding teaching and learning, in line with the school's Teaching and Learning Policy, through:

• Creating a climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice
• Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives
• Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment
• Identifying SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation
• Providing clear structure and planning for lessons and learning activities that maintain pace, challenge and engagement
• Making effective use of assessment for learning
• Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated lessons
• Making effective use of ICT to enhance learning and progress
• Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school's Behaviour for Learning Policy and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework
• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning
• Mark students' work at least once every two weeks, and set targets for progress, in accordance with the school's Marking Policy
• Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records; using performance data to inform planning, student learning and progress
• Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, department and school procedures
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents
• Attend and support parent and student events
• Take part in subject development by producing, reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work

Requirements

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Minimum experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience as a classroom teacher in the English curriculum

Job specific knowledge and skills

• Commitment to school's vision and values
• Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills
• Knowledge of current developments in education
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
• Teaching across ability range with proven success
• Experience of working in more than one international school
• Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, deal with challenging situations and be resilient