Learning Support Teacher

The International School of Monaco is seeking to appoint an experienced Learning Support Teacher for Secondary students. The successful candidate will demonstrate consistently high expectations of academic’s achievement, alongside a deep commitment to student well-being and pastoral care.

This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative and highly supportive faculty of international educators, all of whom share a strong commitment to bilingualism, international-mindedness, and educational excellence.

The International School of Monaco maintains strong relationships with a range of leading international schools. In particular, ISM and King’s College School, Wimbledon are “sister schools”, enabling opportunities for professional dialogue, collaboration, and the sharing of effective practice where appropriate.

ISM has ambitious aspirations to establish itself as a centre of educational excellence in Europe, underpinned by a clear strategic vision and a culture of continuous improvement.

As a forward-thinking and ambitious institution, ISM places significant emphasis on professional growth and career development. High academic standards are complemented by well-established, proactive approaches to physical and mental well-being, ensuring that both students and staff are supported to thrive.

If you are suitably qualified, passionate about international education, and seeking a school where the focus is firmly on students and their learning, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Description of the Role:

Supporting Student Learning

●        To ensure that the learning environment and atmosphere in the learning support context is in line with the school values and remains true to, and can be quality assured against our learning principles

●        To maintain an environment of high expectations that helps to ensure that every student meets their personal and academic potential

●        To communicate effectively with the student’s other class teachers, Homeroom teacher and the Head of Student Support Services to ensure the above is achieved

●        To administer internal assessments in support of developing an in-depth understanding of a student's learner profile, strategies, strengths and limitations

●        To effectively interpret internal aptitudinal, attitudinal and attainment data to monitor and support effective planning for student learning and progress

●        To effectively interpret external specialist assessments (Psychologist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist), summarise findings and apply to the development of student targets

●        To develop Individual Learning Plans and Target Plans for students identified with Additional Education Needs

●        To deliver challenging and engaging support lessons (1:1 and small group) that have a clear sequencing of knowledge, skills and understanding

●        To provide collaborative in class support and co-teaching as timetabled by the Head of Student Support Services

●        To deliver a minimum of one extra-curricular activity per week

●        To be a learner

Supporting Structures and Systems

●        To ensure that student attendance to support sessions is accurately recorded and issues regarding absenteeism and behaviour are communicated to the Head of Student Support Services

●        To contribute to the maintenance of accurate and up to date internal records on AEN students (AEN Register, Student Support Documents)

●        To communicate with the parents in a timely and effective manner that is in line with the school values

●        To complete academic reports (Target Reviews, Individual Learning Plan Reviews) during the schools reporting cycle ensuring that all deadlines are met

●        To assist with the implementation and monitoring of classroom intervention strategies and staff training

●        To meet all reasonable internal deadlines set by the Head of Student Support Services and Leadership team

●        To effectively and appropriately utilise the Google Suite, iPads and appropriate Assistive Technology as tools to enhance student organisation and learning

●        To meet all reasonable expectations related to staff meeting attendance, duties and cover

●        To uphold all expectations with regard to professional conduct as laid out in the staff handbook

Qualifications:

●     A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a respected university

●     Recognised teaching status

●     At least three years’ relevant teaching experience

●     Proven experience teaching English as a first language in Secondary schools

●     Experience in a bilingual Secondary school (an advantage)

●     Experience and/or knowledge of the IB Secondary Years Programme (an advantage)

The successful candidate will have:

●     A commitment to ISM values and learning principles

●     A good understanding of emotional intelligence

●     Excellent communication skills

How to apply:

Please send your letter of application, along with curriculum vitae and application form, to: recruitment@ismonaco.com.