International Class Teacher (Primary Years)

Responsible to: Principal in the execution of professional duties and responsibilities.

As Class Teacher to:

• Respect and value each child’s social, cultural and religious background and by example, provide mutual respect and tolerance.

• Share in the management of pastoral care, health, welfare and behaviour of all pupils and in particular, those within your designated class group.

• Undertake the teaching of a class in accordance with the school’s agreed policies and guidelines.

• Use a variety of appropriate teaching and caring methods to ensure high quality learning takes place.

• Provide planning documents identifying specific learning objectives, differentiated tasks, special needs, extension and assessment, to the Principal or other authorized officer.

• Maintain professional dialogue with colleagues concerning the children, other colleagues and the school. Treat all information with confidentiality.

• Ensure the provision of equal opportunities for all.

• Encourage children to take pride in their own environment and show respect and concern for others, to the benefit of the school as a caring community.

• Be responsible for all aspects of classroom management eg. Care of equipment with resources well-labelled and accessible. Maintain a tidy, well organised room.

• Create an interesting and lively classroom which promotes independent learning.

• Collaborate with Principal and staff in establishing and developing effective pupil assessment procedures and moderation portfolios. Keep appropriate records of achievement for each child in class and provide reports as necessary.

• Build positive links between yourself and parents of children in your care.

• Guide, motivate and monitor classroom helpers in carrying out their tasks.

As Team Member to:

• Collaborate with staff in long term planning.

• Take corporate responsibility for displays throughout the school.

• Share management and delivery of assemblies.

• Offer and receive advice and guidance on issues which affect the whole school’s performance and thos.

• Share your expertise.

• Participate in appraisal procedures and in-service training that provide personal, professional and career development.

Qualifications

• The candidate should hold a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent, which is obtained from a recognized University or College involving not less than 3 years full time study 

• At least 2 – 5 years relevant professional teaching experience

• Experience in other subjects specialization is favourable

• IB courses and training are highly valued at the appropriate level

• Knowledge of or willingness to acquire knowledge of inquiry based learning

• A commitment to the safeguarding of students

• Understanding of effective teaching and learning theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children through classroom organization, differentiation and learning strategies

• Actively integrate existing and new technology into the classroom experience to enhance and extend the learning of students

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner

• Experience of communicating effectively with a school community

• International experience is desirable

• Experience working within a specialist EAL and SEND provision

• Experience of/and or leadership training within a school context is favourable

• Conscientious and able to focus on completing work to a consistently high standard 

• Adaptable and positive mindset 

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Proactive nature and willingness to contribute to a team environment

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic 

• Ability to work independently 

• Continually strive for improvement

Commencement Date: 1 August 2022