Teacher – English Full Time

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 regularly, 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/student events.
• Take part in subject development by producing, reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work
•   Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
• Any other duties as assigned by the SLT.

Assessment and data:
•Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student’s development using Target Tracker.
• Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
• Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student’s progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings

Behaviour management and duties 
•Follow the school’s behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
•Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school’s behavioural policy.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
•Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school’s policy.

Wider professional responsibilities
•To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
•Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student’s achievements and well-being using    school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
•Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
•Run a weekly ECA each term.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor of degree in related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching Qualification.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an English Teacher in the English Curriculum.

Job Specific Knowledge & 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 inter-personal/communication skills 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