IGCSE English Teacher at an International School

Job Title: IGCSE English Teacher

1. Teaching

• Be an excellent teacher
• Be committed to raising academic standards and improving the quality of teaching and learning within their subject
• Plan lessons thoroughly in accordance with school policy and in line with the department’s schemes of work
• Ensure that individual lessons are sufficiently challenging and enable all students to learn at all points in the lesson
• Inspire students to continue their learning beyond lessons
• Engender an atmosphere within lessons, which is conducive to active learning and encourages pupils to learn collaboratively
• Actively promote the subject, for example by using suitable wall displays
• Ensure that effective use is made of the resources available within the department and that they are well maintained
• Actively seek CPD opportunities
• Assessment, Recording and Reporting
• Set ambitious, yet realistic, targets for students and encourage them to fulfil their academic potential
• Ensure that appropriate work is set on a regular basis and is forthcoming from all students
• Monitor and track the progress of students by setting appropriate assessments in line with departmental policy
• Ensure that assessed work is marked on a regular basis in accordance with the departmental marking policy and that it is appropriately annotated to enable students to assess their own learning
• Implement the department’s intervention strategies for underperforming students
• Maintain accurate records of all assessed work
• Complete all interim, half term and end-of-term reports in a professional manner.

• A teacher is expected to liaise with:
• The head of faculty, to make that person aware of any matters likely to affect their ability to perform their teaching and pastoral roles effectively
• The head of faculty with regard to all academic matters
• The head of faculty, tutors and parents with regard to students, who are a cause for concern to a member of the department in terms of underperformance
• The head of faculty with regard to matters involving the fabric of departmental rooms and their upkeep

• Support the benedictine ethos of the school
• Keep abreast of national educational initiatives
• Make a significant contribution to extra-curricular activities and the day and boarding life of the school
• Set a good example to students by appropriate dress, conduct and punctuality
• Treat all members of the school community with respect and consideration
• Treat all pupils fairly, consistently and without prejudice
• Take responsibility for personal professional development within the school’s CPD programme
• Attend all departmental and staff meetings as required
• Promote the school on public occasions, such as open days, parents’ conferences and prize day
• Ensure that all deadlines are met as published in the school calendar
• Take responsibility for matters relating to health and safety
• Undertake duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Head Master (directly or indirectly)

• Ability to teach at all levels up to and including university entrance
• Able to incorporate ICT into lessons
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to motivate and enthuse students, and work collaboratively with other colleagues
• Ability to contribute significantly to the school’s extra-curricular programme
• Ability to prioritize and be well organized

• Ability to teach Drama and/or Theatre Studies
• ICT proficiency e.g. interactive lessons, development of resources for an intranet
• Willingness to organize book clubs and reading groups
• Willingness to organize trips to theatres and literary festivals
• Ability to coach sports and a range of other extra-curricular activities

• Secure subject knowledge
• Awareness of examination specifications and requirements, and how to use this information to raise academic standards
• Awareness of appropriate teaching and learning strategies, and how to use this practice to improve the quality of teaching and learning
• Awareness of safeguarding issues
• Application of AfL to the development of teaching and learning
• Willingness to develop own learning of the subject

• A passion for English
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Calmness under pressure
• Resilience, commitment and confidence
• Both independent and a team player
• Flexible and adaptable