At GUIS, the safety and welfare of children and young people are paramount, and we expect our staff to share this commitment. New hires will be contingent upon two successful employment checks and thorough pre-employment screenings, including identity verification, criminal background checks, qualification validations, and employment history reviews to clarify any gaps. All GUIS staff members are responsible for promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Scope of Duties

Every member of the GUIS team is responsible for cultivating a safe and developmentally suitable environment that aligns with the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the GUIS program. The teacher is instrumental in delivering high-quality lessons while fostering both academic and personal development among students. In accordance with the school's vision and values, the educator is tasked with creating a supportive, engaging, and inclusive atmosphere that inspires student success, intellectual curiosity, and a love of learning.

Primary Responsibilities:

Safeguarding and Welfare:

Promote the safety and well-being of all members of the school community while encouraging positive behavior.
Strictly follow GUIS safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.

Teaching Responsibilities

In line with the teaching standards for the A Level division, teachers are expected to:

Develop and deliver engaging, well-organized lessons.
Adapt teaching strategies to accommodate the varied strengths and needs of all students.
Evaluate, monitor, and document student progress, using data-driven instructional methods to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment to support the progress of all students.
Contribute to the design and implementation of the school's curriculum and teaching plans.
Acknowledge the significance of enhancing literacy and oracy across all subjects.

Whole-School Participation:

Collaborate in the development, implementation, and assessment of school policies and practices to support the institution’s vision and values, especially concerning students’ social and emotional well-being.
Be involved in the broader school community, including extracurricular activities and events.
Participate in up to six marketing events each academic year as required.
Provide coverage for colleagues as needed.

Specific Division Responsibilities

Teaching Load: Up to 18 lessons per week (60 minutes each).
Co-Curricular Activities (CCA): All educators are expected to lead two sessions weekly (unpaid). Those with stipend roles are required to lead one session weekly (unpaid).
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 15:55 to 16:40.
Homeroom Duties: All teachers should be ready to assume the HRS (unpaid) role as necessary.
Marketing & Admissions Days: Up to six unpaid days to assist with marketing events as required.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, Experience, and Attributes:

An internationally recognized teaching qualification.
Proficiency in the language of instruction.
In-depth knowledge of the subject matter and curriculum in the relevant specialty areas.
Ability to design and deliver engaging, structured lessons tailored to student needs.
Strong classroom management skills to maintain a positive, safe, and effective learning environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building collaborative relationships with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders.
A commitment to ongoing professional development and improving 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 job description outlines the primary responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and attributes required for the role. Apply via the WhatSchool platform.

A Level Design Technology Teacher

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