BCIS Primary and Secondary French Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION

ISP Principles

Our children and students are central to our mission. Their achievements reflect our own, making their well-being and safety paramount in the learning environment. We are vigilant in recognizing potential safeguarding and Health & Safety concerns, responding to and following up on all issues appropriately.

We treat everyone with kindness and respect. We support each other, celebrate our similarities and differences, and promote the well-being of ourselves and those around us.

We operate with efficiency. Our focus remains on what truly matters and can create significant impact. We adhere to school policies and embody the collective values of our community.

We are financially responsible. Our financial decisions are made thoughtfully, always prioritizing the needs of our children, students, and schools.

We are dedicated to continuous learning. Our drive for improvement inspires us to fully engage in personal and professional development and contribute to school advancement.

Purpose of Role

Your primary goal is to inspire students in their French studies, enhancing their enjoyment and success in learning the language.

Responsible to: The Head of Primary and Head of Secondary for all aspects of the role

Responsible for: The designated students in assigned French language classes within the Cambridge primary and secondary programmes

Responsibilities

Actively support and promote the BCIS Mission, Vision, and Values.

Align your teaching methods with the BCIS Learning Principles within the French learning environment.

Implement all school policies as they pertain to staff and students.

Key Tasks

Learning and Teaching

- Collaborate with the Head of Department and fellow teachers to plan, prepare, instruct, and assess schemes of work as outlined by the National Curriculum of England and Wales (in an international context) and exam board specifications for internal assessments and external examinations.

- Ensure your planning and preparation address the unique needs of every student.

- Employ a variety of teaching and learning methods consistent with the BCIS Learning Principles, tailoring curricular objectives to accommodate all students through differentiation and group focus.

- Create a learning environment that exemplifies the BCIS Learning Principles in action.

- Provide regular feedback and ensure that work is marked and assessed in accordance with School and Subject Policies, including assessment for learning (AfL) practices.

- Analyze assessment outcomes and use this data to guide planning for individual learners and classes overall.

- Assign homework regularly in line with the school’s Homework Policy to reinforce and extend students’ learning while encouraging them to take ownership of their education.

- Manage the assessment, recording, and reporting for students, adhering to school and subject policies.

- Organize trips and events related to the subject matter to enrich students’ learning experiences.

- Ensure that suitable cover work is available during your absences from school.

- Provide coverage for absent colleagues as appropriate, fairly, and equitably.

Communication

- Meet regularly with French department members to engage in discussion, feedback, and planning.

- Collaborate effectively with learning support/SEN teachers.

- Coordinate with Primary and Secondary School teachers as needed concerning student transitions.

- Foster and enhance positive relationships between home and school.

- Report to parents during consultation meetings and through end-of-year reports.

- Be accessible to parents at mutually agreed times as necessary.

Professional Development

- Engage in the school, department, and individual review processes (School Self-Evaluation).

- Proactively seek opportunities for CPD/professional development to stay current with best practices in the UK, France, and globally.

- Attend meetings, workshops, and courses provided within the school that align with the School Improvement Plan.

- Participate in whole school vertical meetings with primary staff.

- Offer appropriate CPD/professional learning for colleagues as needed.

General

- Take part in organizing and running extracurricular activities, and contribute to the planning of school events, productions, and sporting activities as required.

- Assume responsibility for Health and Safety matters in your teaching areas and report any hazards, ensuring that adequate safety precautions are in place for students.

- Adhere to the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy at all times.

- Address behavior issues in accordance with the BCIS Behaviour Policy.

- Supervise designated areas of the school as outlined in the Supervision Duty Rota.

- Serve as a role model for students and uphold the Staff Code of Conduct.

- Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Academic Leadership Team (ALT).

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All candidates are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, which include an online due diligence search, reference checks, and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the past 10 years of employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is focused on enhancing our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing team members, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background, or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who resonate with our vision and principles and are eager to contribute to the success of ISP through this position are encouraged to apply.