Secondary and IGCSE subject Teacher

We are looking for Secondary and IGCSE subject Teachers to join us in January 2021. 

Job Descriptions

• Maintain classroom and school discipline in accordance with school policy standards and procedures
• Arrive promptly at lessons, tutor sessions and dismiss students at the correct times
• Check on students’  attendance at lessons and follow up on absences as appropriate; to liaise with colleagues on matters of concern relating to individual students
• to write and follow conscientiously, departmental syllabuses and schemes of work for each teaching group based on the relevant year group curriculum
• Prepare lesson materials and to mark students’ work  consistent with Cambridge, departmental and school assessment policy
• Set and mark homework in accordance with departmental and school policy; to have the highest reasonable expectation of individual student performance
• Keep appropriate records of individual students’  work and achievements, consistent with departmental and school policy to make a proper contribution to the writing of school reports
• Teach the pastoral curriculum and to follow conscientiously personal, social and health education syllabuses and schemes of work
• Act as counsellor and guide to individual students in tutor group, both in relation to personal development and specific phases of educational development and transition. 
• Carry out efficiently the various necessary administrative functions of the Form Tutor including school requirements in relation to the proper and accurate keeping of registers
• Play a part in the development of departmental, curriculum development group and year team meetings as appropriate 
• Seek to identify personal staff development and INSET needs and ensure that these are discussed with the Head of Section.
• Play a part, as required, in the school’ s appraisal programme, both as apraisee and where appropriate, as appraiser of other colleagues. 
• Ensure that practice is, in all respects consistent with the requirements of the Health and Safety policy as well as with any subject specific health and safety guidelines. 
• To be involved in offering extracurricular activities including outdoor excursion and events as required. 
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Education or higher from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in subjects such as Geography, History, Business Studies, Economics, ICT, Design and Tech,Chemistry, Biology, Coordinated Science, Visual Arts, Drama, Mandarin, English.
• Commitment to working in an educational environment that offers academic rigour and excellence in teaching
• An understanding of and experience in working in an IB Programme, cambridge IGCSE and A Level is desirable
• Sound knowledge of curriculum
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sensitivity toward cultural diversities
• Ability to build community through positive interactions with parents
• Self motivated with a high energy level
• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates use of initiative while showing flexibility and adaptability