About This Role
Purpose of Role
The ISP Teacher plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality education to students while fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities of the ISP Teacher
- Develop lesson plans that align with the established standards of the school and curriculum.
- Continuously adapt and reassess lesson plans to meet individual student needs, comply with new regulations or protocols, integrate updated content, and utilize advancements in educational practices.
- Tailor the curriculum to fit student needs while ensuring overall class development.
- Maintain and enhance a thorough understanding of curriculum frameworks and programs.
- Assess and record student performance, pinpointing areas that need improvement and those requiring additional attention.
- Cultivate a secure and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Collaborate with all staff members who are involved with students.
- Communicate regularly with parents in line with school policies, which includes providing updates on student progress and informing them of any needed disciplinary actions.
- Manage the diverse ability levels within the classroom.
- Enforce order and discipline while promoting safety and adherence to school rules and regulations.
- Attend periodic professional development workshops.
- Participate in school meetings focused on curriculum, organization, and policies.
- Assume additional tasks and responsibilities as reasonably assigned by your direct supervisor or the Deputy Head.
Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
Teaching Skills
Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, In-Depth Knowledge of Relevant Subjects, Adaptable Teaching Methods, Innovative Problem-Solving, Patience, Empathy, Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills, Excellent Organizational Abilities, Ability to Meet Deadlines, Cultural Sensitivity.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Must be a native speaker and possess a valid passport from the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, or South Africa.
- Hold 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 3 years of international teaching experience at the primary level is preferred.
- Must have a clear criminal record.
ISP's Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to uphold this principle.
All candidates will undergo appropriate vetting processes, which include an online due diligence check, reference checks, and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or their equivalents covering the past 10 years of employment history.
ISP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing team members, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic status, or other demographic factors. We strongly encourage candidates who align with our vision and values and are eager to contribute to ISP's success in this role to apply via the WhatSchool platform.