Description

ISP Teacher Role Profile

ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Purpose of Role

ISP Teacher Key Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans which meet established school and curriculum models
• Adapts and reassesses lesson plans to meet specific student needs, comply with newly implemented guidelines or rules, update relevant information, and utilize new developments in education.
• Adapts curriculum to fit student needs while maintaining overall class progress.
• Possesses and continually develops a working knowledge of curriculum programs and frameworks.
• Assesses and records student development, while identifying problem areas and areas which need attention and improvement.
• Provides a safe, positive learning environment for students.
• Communicates with all other staff members who engage with students.
• Communicates with parents as per school guidelines regularly, including presenting student progress reports and informing parents of requisite student discipline.
• Manages the diverse ability levels of students.
• Maintains order and discipline among students while promoting safety and compliance with school rules and guidelines.
• Attends occasional continuing education seminars
• Attends and takes part in school meetings on curriculum, organization, and guidelines
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities as might be reasonably assigned by your direct supervisor or the Deputy Head

Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Teacher skills
Class Management Skills, Curriculum Building, Lesson Planning, Extensive Knowledge of Relevant Teaching Subject Area, Adaptable Teaching Practices, Creative Problem-Solving Skills, Patience, Empathy, Strong written, and verbal Communication Skills, Developed Organizational Skills, Deadline Adherence, Cultural awareness.

Qualification & Experience:

• Be a native-speaker and hold a valid passport from the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, or South Africa)
• Bachelor or higher degree in Education or a Bachelor of Art, along with an internationally qualified teaching certification such as PGCE/PGCertEd /QTS
• Minimum of 3 years international teaching experience at primary level curriculum experience is preferable.
• Clean criminal records

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.