About This Role
Purpose of Role
The ISP Teacher plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality education to students while fostering a positive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities of the ISP Teacher
- Develop lesson plans that align with the school's curriculum and established standards.
- Adapt and assess lesson plans to meet the specific needs of students, comply with newly implemented regulations, refresh necessary information, and incorporate recent educational developments.
- Customize the curriculum to suit student needs while ensuring overall class advancement.
- Maintain and enhance a thorough understanding of curriculum programs and frameworks.
- Assess and document student progress, identifying areas that require focus and improvement.
- Create a safe and positive learning environment for students.
- Collaborate with all staff members involved with student education.
- Communicate regularly with parents in line with school policies, providing updates on student progress and informing them of any necessary disciplinary measures.
- Support a diverse array of student abilities.
- Maintain discipline and order among students while ensuring safety and compliance with school rules and policies.
- Participate in professional development workshops as needed.
- Attend school meetings concerning curriculum, organization, and guidelines.
- Carry out additional duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned by your direct supervisor or the Deputy Head.
Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
Teacher Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Comprehensive Knowledge of Relevant Subject Matter
- Adaptable Teaching Methods
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Patience
- Empathy
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Well-Organized
- Ability to Meet Deadlines
- Cultural Sensitivity
Qualification & Experience:
- Candidates must be native speakers with a valid passport from the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, or South Africa.
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or a Bachelor of Arts, along with an internationally recognized teaching certification such as PGCE/PGCertEd/QTS.
- A minimum of three years of international teaching experience at the primary level is preferred.
- A clean criminal record is required.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will undergo appropriate vetting processes, including an online due diligence search, reference checks, and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalents covering the last 10 years of employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture by identifying, recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background, or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who align with our vision and values and wish to contribute to ISP's success in this role are strongly encouraged to apply via the WhatSchool platform.