AP English teacher

Division: NCPA

Reporting Accountability: Head of NCPA

Safeguarding

GUIS is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff employment approval will be subject to two satisfactory employment checks and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, and employment checks to explore any gaps in employment. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are the responsibility of all GUIS staff.

Scope of Responsibility        

Every Staff at GUIS is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate environment following the GUIS program philosophy, school policies and procedures. The teacher at GUIS, plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality lessons and supporting the academic and personal development of students. Aligned with the school's vision and values, the teacher is responsible for creating a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive learning environment that fosters student success, intellectual curiosity and a love of learning.

Major Duties:

Safeguarding and Wellbeing:

•            Ensure the safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour of all stakeholders

•            Work in line with GUIS's safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures

Key Responsibilities

In line with teaching standards relevant to NCPA, teachers should:

•            Plan and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons

•            Adapt teaching approaches to respond to the strengths and needs of all students.

•            Assess, monitor, and record students' progress, providing data-driven instructional strategies to support teaching and learning

•            Establish a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment which helps all students make progress

•            Contribute to the development and implementation of the school's curriculum and schemes of work.

•            Understands the need to and works closely with improving levels of literacy and oracy in all lessons

Whole-School Responsibilities:

•            Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school's policies, practice and procedures to support the school's vision and values, with specific adherence to Social and Emotional Wellbeing of students.

•            Participate in the wider life and ethos of the school, including extracurricular activities and school events.

•            Participate in up to six marketing events throughout the academic school year, as required.

•            Provide cover for other teachers as and when requested.

Specific NCPA Duties:

•            Teachers are required to fulfill an average of 22 contact hours per week, including the responsibilities: classroom instruction, office hours, invigilation, and advisory/homeroom duty, etc. The following are the guided hours for each duty. The Head of School/Division decides the actual assignments of responsibilities.

            Teaching load(80min/lesson): Maximum 5 blocks over two days.

            Office Hour: four hours per week.

            Advisory: over two 30-minute sessions per week.

•            Co-Curricular Activities (CCA): 30 hours per academic year (unpaid).

•            Marketing & Admissions days: up to six unpaid days to support marketing events when required.

Required Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Attributes:          

•            An internationally recognised teaching qualification

•            Proficient in the language of instruction

•            Strong subject knowledge and curriculum expertise in the relevant subject specialism(s)

•            Ability to plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that cater to the needs of students

•            Effective classroom management skills and the ability to maintain a positive, safe, and productive learning environment

•            Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders

•            Commitment to continuous professional development and a desire to improve teaching practice

•            Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the changing needs of the school and its students

•            Alignment with the school's vision, values, and commitment to international education

This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but not limit the employee nor GUIS to only the work identified.

Professional Development

GUIS is committed to supporting the professional growth and development of all staff. Teachers are encouraged to engage in ongoing professional development opportunities, such as:

•            Participation in school-based training and workshops.

•            Attendance at relevant conferences and external training programmes.

•            Collaborative planning and lesson observation with experienced colleagues.

•            Mentoring and coaching from senior leaders and subject specialists.

•            Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and leadership roles.

•            Contribute to the overall development of the school.

The school values a culture of continuous improvement and provides teachers with the resources and support needed to enhance their teaching practice and contribute to the overall success of the school.

JD Effective from: 2627 School Year