Secondary History Teacher

Post title: Full-time History teacher, starting 14th February 2022.

Responsible to: Head of Social Studies

Line Manager: Head of History

Internal Relationships: Head of Secondary, Assistant Head - Academic, IB Coordinator, Form Teachers

General responsibilities

1. Plan, prepare and teach 
2. Setting and marking work, including examinations 
3. Manage pupil behaviour and maintain a safe learning environment 
4. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge 
5. Set high expectations to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils 
6. Collaborate with members of the department to prepare and develop schemes of work, sharing best practice
7. Adapt teaching accordingly, knowing how and when to differentiate to help each pupil reach their potential 
8. To promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils in line with the school’s child protection and health and safety policies 
9. Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils
10. Attend department and whole school meetings online

Technology

• Maintain an understanding of technology and its use in teaching and learning.
• Be a proficient user of Google Workspace.
• Use the School supplied technology resources primarily for teaching and learning purposes.

Specific responsibilities 

• Teach History to IGCSE level (Cambridge syllabus) and IBDP History (SL and HL)
• Facilitate online learning/hybrid learning where necessary, making full use of the school’s technology to ensure an equitable experience for all students.

Formal Qualifications

• A relevant degree at a good level (essential), such as History
• Recognised teaching qualification, such as PGCE, Licenciatura in Education or equivalent (desirable) 
• Masters or postgraduate qualification in a related subject (desirable) 

Competencies required 

• Excellent subject knowledge  
• Up to date knowledge of educational developments and issues.
• Ability to understand and willingness to be committed to the philosophy and ethos of the School.
• Ability to effectively manage one’s own time.
• Capacity to work unsupervised and use initiative.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Dedicated to improving the lives of young people through education
• The ability to motivate and inspire young people through teaching
• Adapt teaching to allow to assess real world situations
• Excellent classroom management skills 
• Creative approach to teaching and learning, adapting to the needs of the pupil

Personal Qualities

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• A team player 

Desirable Experience

Ability to speak fluent English (first language or bilingual English speaker preferred) with a working knowledge of Spanish. 

Teaching experience at IGCSE and IB.

Experience in teaching Theory Of Knowledge

Other relevant experience 

Experience of working with EAL pupils (English as an Additional Language).

Other Relevant Information 

This Position Description is a guide only and is not intended to be an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties attached to this position. The duties and responsibilities of this post may vary from time to time according to the changing demands of the school. This job description may be reviewed at the reasonable discretion of the Headmistress in the light of those changing requirements and in consultation with the post holder. In any event the Headmistress/Head of Section reserves the right to review and amend the job description.

San Silvestre School is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment. 

Three professional references will be sought, including your current employer.

Please send your CV and letter of application IN ENGLISH to applications@sansilvestre.edu.pe indicating Secondary History Teacher in the subject line.

The deadline for application is 17.00 Monday 13th December

Dated: 3.12.2021