English Teacher

Job description / Role

Number of vacancies

1

Student level

Elementary, middle school, high school

Eligible candidates

Licensed teacher

School requirements

Education required: Bachelor

Minimum teaching experience: 2 years of teaching experience

Major: Education

Required certificates

Teaching credential/license

Work visa eligibility

Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, United Kingdom (UK), United States (USA)

Additional school requirements

• Bachelor degree in education or B.Sc degree with PGCE is essential.
• At least 2 years’ teaching experience.
• IGCSE experience.

Job description

Main duties

• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet the requirements of the curriculum.
• Liaising with colleagues professionally and working flexibly.
• Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
• Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support student development.
• Acting as a form tutor and supporting the pastoral needs of students.

Teaching and learning

• Demonstrate and infuse within own practice a clear understanding of the British curriculum, and specifically Cambridge.
• Organising classroom provision, learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the classes taught.
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Observing and assessing children in line with the school assessment policy.
• Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
• Ensure the school’s vision and values are being embedded throughout the curriculum.

Assessment and data

• Taking responsibility for the progress of classes taught.
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of students’ development using the school’s designated assessment system.
• 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 meetings and other meetings.

Behaviour management and duties

• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Maintain excellent relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school’s behaviour policies.
• 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.
• Ensure the school’s values are being embedded throughout the curriculum.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school’s policy.

Wider professional responsibilities

• Work as part of a department team, 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 and carers with regards to students’ achievements and wellbeing using school systems and processes as appropriate.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.