Bilingual Class Teacher, Primary Years (6-month contract)

Job Description

By following the role and responsibilities below the Bilingual Class Teacher will model the International Baccalaureate Organisation’s (IB) Learner Profile and help develop the school according to the IB PYP Standards and Practices.

The Bilingual Class Teacher will:

· Respect and value each child’s social, cultural and religious background and, by example, exercise mutual respect and tolerance.

· Share in the management of pastoral care, health, welfare and behaviour of all pupils and in particular, those within your designated class group.

· Undertake the teaching of a class in accordance with the school’s agreed policies and guidelines.

· Use a variety of appropriate teaching methods to ensure high quality, inquiry-based learning occurs.

· Acknowledge and respond to each learner’s potential and provide differentiated tasks.

· Provide planning documents identifying specific learning objectives, special needs, extension and assessment, to the Principal or other authorised officer.

· Keep their own Unit of Inquiry (UOI) planners and add to them as an ongoing task, for collection and, if required, collation by Year Level Coordinator.

· Maintain professional dialogue with colleagues concerning the students, other colleagues and the school. Treat all information with confidentiality.

· Ensure the provision of equal opportunities for all.

· Encourage students to take pride in their own environment and show respect and concern for others, to the benefit of the school as a caring community.

· Be responsible for all aspects of classroom management; eg. care of equipment with resources well-labelled and accessible. Maintain a tidy, well-organised room.

· Create a stimulating and engaging learning environment based on creating resilient learners and promoting independent learning.

· Collaborate with Principal (or delegate) and staff in establishing and developing effective pupil assessment procedures, documentation and portfolios. Observe students’ learning and keep appropriate records of achievement for each student in class. Provide reports as necessary.

· Create authentic partnerships with families and the school community by building positive links between yourself and parents of students in your care.

· Guide, motivate and monitor classroom helpers in carrying out their tasks.

· Provide pedagogical and other support for Assistant Teachers, if applicable.

As a team member the Bilingual Class Teacher will:

· Collaborate with staff to plan, implement and evaluate. Continuously identify ways to and act to improve school systems and practices.

· Offer and receive advice and guidance on issues which affect the whole school’s performance and ethos.

· Take corporate responsibility for displays throughout the school.

· Share management and delivery of assemblies.

· Share your expertise.

· Participate in appraisal procedures and in-service training that provide personal, professional and career development as well as add intrinsically to the school’s development.

· Actively attend all team and staff meetings as called and appointed, regularly and from time to time.

As a professional educator the Bilingual Class Teacher will:

· Be familiar with and be guided by the school’s and IB’s documentation and policies.

· Use the IB’s Online Curriculum Centre (OCC) and other resources for self-professional development.

· Share the school’s multi-cultural diversity and participate in activities designed to promote intercultural understanding and respect.

· Teachers should not discuss with parents changing a child’s class placement or possible retention in a class for a further year, without prior consultation with the Principal. If necessary parents’ requests about such matters should be directed to the Principal in writing.

· Respect and act in accordance with the fact that our school is a smoking-free environment.

· Adhere to and respect the professional dress code as recorded in the Staff Handbook.

Qualification

• The candidate should hold a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent, or a Bachelor Degree in a subject followed by a PGCE, which is obtained from a recognised University or College.

• At least 2 – 5 years relevant professional teaching experience